Steuben Coverage Area

Michael's most recent experience working in the field was as Program Manager for 30 individuals at Bethesda Luthern Services and earlier as a Foster Care Case Manager. He also has experience working with children and adolescents through DCS, has been invovled in IEP development, has experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, dual-diagnoses, medically fragile, cerebral palsy, mobility issues, etc.  He chose to work in this field because he has a desire to help others that may not have the ability to help themselves. Michael has a passion about helping others make impact in their lives and can use his knowledge of resources and services in the surrounding area. Michael frequently networks by attending external events that give him opportunity to meet with other providers and gather resources.

A graduate of Grace College, Ericka Fugate has degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice.  Prior to becoming a Case Manager, she worked for First Steps serving children from ages 0-3 with developmental delays ranging from speech delays to cerebral palsy or autism.

Ericka likes to be active and helping others.  She would rather be doing something instead of sitting at home. She feels that her time can be better spent out in the world building relationships and supporting friends rather than keeping to herself.

Andrea Hilton has a Human Services degree from Indiana Tech.  She is fluent in both Spanish and English and has held various positions using her bi-lingual skills.  Andrea has worked with diverse populations to connect people with needed resources.  She wants to work in this field to help others overcome any barriers or obstacles they may have in other to achieve and maintain a normal standard of life as an individual who does not have a disability.  She enjoys cooking, dancing, traveling, and attending her child’s sporting events.  

Jerilyn has worked with individuals with disabilities for over 20 years and has been involved in Case Management for over 9 years.  Jerilyn started working as a Direct Support Professional and has been involved in numerous positions throughout the waiver program.  

Jerilyn has a strong love for her family and in being involved in the lives of those she assists.  Jerilyn spent several years completing the intake process for individuals new to the waiver, mentoring new Case Managers and supervises people in the East District.  She co-facilitates the cultural competency committee.  Jerilyn has quite a bit of knowledge about the workings of the Waiver world and what she doesn't know, she will find out.

Anne Santos has owned, bred, ridden and shown many different breeds of horses since she was 10 years old. Her love of horses and work with therapeutic horseback riding stables introduced her to working with individuals who have disabilities.  

Anne has a degree from Purdue University.  After working with the Department of Children and Family Services, Anne began her career as a Case Manager in October of 2018.