Sheryl Williams has been a dedicated member of the ChildNet team since 2003, bringing more than two decades of progressive leadership, child welfare expertise, and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. As one of the Case Management Officers, she provides strategic oversight of daily operations and service delivery across case management, intake and placement, and youth services. Sheryl directs intensive case management activities and operations for the Early Childhood Court, Family CFR Grant, and Dependency Drug Court, ChildNet's specialty court divisions serving Broward County. Her leadership encompasses program operations, service delivery, staff development, quality assurance, and the implementation of strategies designed to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
Sheryl began her career with ChildNet as a frontline Child Advocate and has consistently advanced into leadership positions with increasing levels of responsibility. Her professional growth reflects her results-driven, outcome-oriented leadership style and her ability to lead teams effectively through complex child welfare challenges. Prior to joining ChildNet, Sheryl held several positions within the social services field, providing her with a broad foundation in direct service and program operations. A passionate advocate for professional development, Sheryl enjoys coaching, mentoring, and developing staff. She believes that a strong supervision infrastructure is essential to employee success, organizational accountability, and the achievement of sustainable outcomes. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes clear expectations, effective communication, staff empowerment, and continuous professional growth.
Sheryl earned a Master's degree in Social Work from Barry University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Bethune-Cookman College. She is a registered Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) intern and maintains Florida Child Welfare Child Protection Certifications in Case Management, Case Management Supervision, and Quality Assurance Review. She is also a Certified Family Team Conferencing Facilitator.
In addition to her operational leadership responsibilities, Sheryl serves as a representative of the Undoing Racism Workgroup, collaborating with community partners and stakeholders to support families and address systemic factors contributing to higher rates of child removal within identified Broward County zip codes.
Throughout her career, Sheryl has remained committed to strengthening families, developing effective professionals, and advancing child welfare practices that promote safety, permanency, and well-being for children. Her more than 25 years of service reflect a career grounded in leadership, accountability, advocacy, and a steadfast commitment to the children and families served by ChildNet.
