EMPOWER has announced Brittney Pearson as the new Senior Vice President of Permanency, a leadership role focused on helping children achieve safe, stable, and permanent family connections.

Pearson has served as EMPOWER's Vice President of Permanency for the past two and a half years and previously spent 12 years with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in Dallas County.

In her new role, she will lead efforts to strengthen permanency outcomes for children and families served by EMPOWER across Metroplex East.

“We are pleased to share this news and believe this enhanced leadership structure will further support our providers, strengthen partnerships and improve permanency outcomes for the children and families we serve,” said Kris Naylor, Chief Program Officer.

To learn more about EMPOWER and ways to support local children in foster care, visit www.3empower.org.