Teresa M. Smith

I met Teresa through the Children's Resource Center. She taught me and others so much about advocacy through her passion, commitment and dedication to the vulnerable. We are better for having had her leadership in child welfare. Deepest sympathy to Scott and her entire family. Sending prayers for comfort.

Teresa and I met when I worked at CHP and she was at the CRC. She helped me learn about the CAC world in so many ways. She was always willing to help and guide me throughout my career. She truly impacted so many families and professionals in her career. May you all find comfort knowing her life meant so much to so many other people!

I was saddened to hear of Teresa´s passing. I came to appreciate Teresa's sense of humour as we conducted site reviews for NCA, laughing at the challenges of virtual technology and reminiscing about how things have changed. You have my prayers during this time of grieving.

I had the privilege of working with Teresa for over 20 years. Her leadership and advocacy for kids and families was so admirable and she was a joy to work with! She will be missed by so many! My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Teresa, thank you for your dedication and commitment to NRCAC, The Philadelphia Children's Alliance and the field of child welfare. I will miss our talks. You fought a brave fight and now have earned your rest. You will be missed.
Prayers to your family.
Love, "The Best Supervisor You Ever Had" :-) Benita

I met Teresa my first day of kindergarten and remained friends thereafter. I admired her career choice and dedication to at risk children. As our lives took different paths, we kept in touch during the holidays and through Facebook. Teresa will be greatly missed by many. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends at this sad time.

Teresa was a cherished friend. We started our social work careers together in pediatrics back in the 1980s and became close friends ever since. Sharing a small office for so many years, we also shared countless moments of laughter and tears. We raised our kids together, supported each other through tough clinic, inpatient and ER cases, and shared many special life-moments. Meeting for lunch through the years always provided us the chance to reconnect, sharing life's joys and sorrows, too many...