Family & Youth Services Bureau President and Program Directors
BeLinda Georgeff, President & CEO
BeLinda has served in a variety of different management capacities at FYSB since 2010 and as Vice President/Grants Manager in her last role prior to being promoted to President & CEO. She has an array of experience working in social services and has provided vocational rehabilitation and counseling services for disabled veterans as well as special education, mental health, and counseling services for at-risk youth and those with exceptional needs.
BeLinda earned her bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice and master’s degree in Counseling, all from Purdue University. She is an avid sports fan and particularly enjoys mixed martial arts and baseball. Being a die-hard Cubs fan, Wrigley Field is her favorite place to be during non-work hours. She also enjoys exercising, going to the beach and spending time with her daughter.
Sheryl Chambers, Director of Healthy Families Program
Sheryl received her education from Indiana University Northwest and holds a degree in Nursing with a concentration in Sociology and a master’s degree in Public Health Administration.
Sheryl comes to the FYSB family with over twenty years of service in family services, including working for the Department of Child Services, the Villages Foster Care agency, and Capitol City Family Services. She also has a strong skill-set and love for working with infants, children, and special needs individuals through her past work at Methodist Hospitals Maternal Child Unit.
Sheryl has a husband and two sons and enjoys being a "Military Mom".
Sarah Arnold, Director of the Porter County CASA Program
Sarah was sworn in as a CASA volunteer in September 2020, then became a full-time Volunteer Supervisor on 8/1/2023, and Program Director on 8/1/2024. Sarah is a native of Valparaiso and graduate of the Indiana University School of Business and Indiana University School of Law. She is a licensed attorney in the State of Indiana.
Sarah is motivated by CASA’s mission and child advocacy because the children of today are the future leaders and adult members of society. She feels it is her duty and privilege as a member of society to do what she can to aid in and foster their growth and development, particularly the children in her own community. Further, the children she is involved with are typically in terrible life situations and are forced to deal with trauma through no fault of their own. Their vulnerability and innocence are huge motivators for her.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys reading, exercising, cooking, gardening, and mowing her lawn. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, and two dogs.
DeLaney McGinley, Director of Clinical Services
DeLaney began her career with FYSB in 2017 during her master’s program at Valparaiso University as an intern assisting in Clinical Services. Upon completing her master’s degree, DeLaney started at FYSB fulltime as a clinician. Within her time at FYSB, she has served as a Counselor, Program Coordinator, and now the Director of Clinical Services. As Director, she utilizes her passion to empathetically connect with her clients and build the foundation for growth and healing. “My goal is to generate a comfortable space for our clients to feel supported and valued. I hope to provide a warm encouraging atmosphere to allow the adolescents I work with to be their authentic self.”
DeLaney earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Lewis University and her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Valparaiso University. While attending Lewis University, DeLaney was a hammer thrower on the Great Lakes Valley Conference track and field championship team. While an injury and surgeries ended her formal athletic career, she can still be found in the gym regularly, boating, fishing, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
“Be patient, have integrity, and do your best.”