Ada Patterson

I grew up in a family of ten, four brothers and three sisters, and I am the second to last. I grew up in a loving home that always welcomed anyone. If you needed to eat or lay your head, we could always make a way.

Once I had my own home and while raising my children, I raised them to have a giving heart and see the good in everyone and they do me proud every day. Life to me is about taking on the challenge of giving all the help and love that you can to those in need. My life has taken me through various scenarios all of which I feel is part of my destiny.

I have worked as a Litigation Paralegal for Child Services for over thirteen years to help protect children in need. I am certified by the State of New Jersey Health Department as a Strengthening Families Facilitator to help families that are struggling to be a cohesive family unit, and a Children in the Middle Facilitator for families facing challenges within the court system. I am also a certified Home Health Aide and a Certified Medication Aide working within the private sector and the Assisted Living Communities with elderly seniors that suffer from Alzheimer’s and Dementia. I love, love, love the work that I do and know that I make a difference on a daily basis.

I have experienced various levels of religion, education, and business. I have lived my life like a fly on the wall. I take time to peruse and navigate what’s going on, then I will submerge myself where I feel I can do some good in every aspect of my life. My work is not done and wherever my next venture takes me I will gladly take on the task.