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The Team
Who We Are
Sheree Patterson
Executive Director
Sheree has served as the Executive Director at the Children's Alliance Center for Palo Pinto County since July of 2023. In 2012, she began a collaboration with four other women to establish and attain the 501(c)(3) status for the center. Sheree previously served on the Board of Directors as President, Vice President, and Secretary. In 2018, she resigned from the Board and went to work for the CAC as the Outreach Specialist shortly after she began filling the role as MDT Coordinator up until the summer of 2023.
Prior to serving at the Children's Alliance Center for Palo Pinto County, Sheree served as a CASA Advocate for Palo Pinto County for over nine years. She was Advocate of the Year in 2017 and enjoyed her time working for the children and families who come from hard places.
Sheree and her husband, J.R., have three children who have blessed them with eight grandchildren. In her spare time, Sheree enjoys cookouts in the backyard with a house full of family and friends.
Jennifer Pruitt, JD
Forensic Interviewer and Outreach Coordinator
Jennifer began serving as the Forensic Interviewer and Outreach Coordinator at the Children’s Alliance Center for Palo Pinto County in 2023. She is responsible for providing forensic interviews for children who have been physically and/or sexually abused. Jennifer has attended Forensic Interviewer trainings through CACTX and continues to work closely with her team to improve.
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Prior to her role as forensic interviewer at the Children's Alliance Center for Palo Pinto County, Jennifer substitute taught for children of all ages and provided personal care to an elderly patient with dementia.
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Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University and a Juris Doctor degree from University of North Texas Dallas College of Law. In her spare time, Jennifer loves reading books, spending time with her family and friends, and taking care of her various pets.
William Mitchell
MDT Coordinator
William began serving as the MDT Coordinator for the Children's Alliance Center for Palo Pinto County in September 2023. William is the first point of contact for the many partners on our Multi-Disciplinary Team and facilitates a coordinated approach throughout investigations of sexual and serious physical abuse.
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Before coming to the Children's Alliance Center for Palo Pinto County, William coordinated with several different fields—nursing staff, law enforcement, families, behavior analysts—to ensure care and safety for each individual he served.
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William holds a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration from Texas State University. In his spare time, William loves to garden, watch movies, and cook.
Sydney Ibarra
Victim Services and Volunteer Coordinator
Sydney began serving as the Victim Services Coordinator at the Children’s Alliance Center for Palo Pinto County in June 2024. She is responsible for providing victims and their non-offending families with support services and guidance through the criminal justice and healing process. Sydney also serves as the Volunteer Coordinator for the center.
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Before coming to the Children's Alliance Center for Palo Pinto County, Sydney was a Family Engagement Specialist for the Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas.
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Sydney holds a Bachelor of Science in Child Development from Texas Woman's University. In her spare time, Sydney enjoys spending time with her family and taking her two dogs to the park.
Judylynn Huggs, LPC
Mental Health Clinician
Judylynn began serving as the Mental Health Clinician for the Children's Alliance Center for Palo Pinto County in August of 2024.
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Before coming to the Children's Alliance Center for Palo Pinto County, Judylynn served as a crisis and intervention counselor for several school districts.
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Judylynn holds a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from Tarleton State University and holds her LPC. In her spare time, Judlynn loves to paint, spend time with her family, and write children's books.
Children's Alliance Center for Palo Pinto County | (940) 468-3895 | 204 Southeast Ave Mineral Wells, Texas 76067