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Washington, DC
Hi, I’m Binley! I live in Washington, DC, and I serve as the System Change Director for FosterClub. Traveling is my favorite pastime, and while I enjoy being happy and surrounding myself with good energy, I’m actually an introvert at heart who values quiet time, peace, and solitude.
My journey into this work began after years of direct practice with foster youth at various stages of their experiences. Recognizing that major change needed to occur at the system level, I sought opportunities to make a broader impact. Sustainable child welfare reform must focus on the voices of those who have experienced foster care. I take great pride in leading our system change team as we address critical issues in child welfare policy, racial equity, peer support, and mental health. Though progress can be slow and challenging, the reward of achieving positive changes that benefit the entire child welfare system is one of the more gratifying professional experiences one can have. Through my role at FosterClub, I aim to be a strong advocate for systemic change, amplifying the voices of those with foster care experience to create lasting, positive impacts on the system as a whole.
Binley graduated with a Master’s in Social Work from The Catholic University of America. Before joining FosterClub, he found his most rewarding role as a case-carrying social worker. This experience gave him invaluable insights into the daily needs of young people in care, insights he has applied in every role since. With nearly 20 years of child welfare experience, Binley has supervised and directed teams of all sizes, led and co-led policy implementations, and contributed to program management improvements. He has also enhanced community engagement and developed innovative approaches to child welfare reform.
