Lori Blake started her career in child welfare as a BSW intern and earned her Master of Social Work through the Child Welfare Training and Advancement Program (CWTAP) at Eastern Washington University. While working on her master’s, Lori was hired to work as after-hours staff. She then worked full time in a CPS unit.  

Over the last 20 years she has held many positions including:

• CPS and CFWS caseworker
• CPS Supervisor
• Quality Practice Specialist
• QA/CQI Area Administrator
• Regional Administrator for Region 1

Lori has been in Region 1 her entire career and enjoys working with the amazing staff who inspire her daily. Lori is passionate about relative placement, quality engagement with families, caregivers, and community partners, as well as staff retention. 

Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and best friend of 30 years. Together they love travelling, reading, binge watching good shows, and going for bike rides. She also loves spending time with her nieces. When working from home, she is supervised by her cats Earl Grey and Java.