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Cromwell Home Announces New Chief Officer
CROMWELL, CT (August 15, 2002) - Dr. David E. Jacobsen is the new chief executive
officer of The Children's Home of Cromwell (CHOC), effective July 1. He
joined the home after serving as director of residential treatment at Lydia
Home Association in Chicago.
Jacobsen earned a doctorate and a master's degree from Wheaton College in
Wheaton, Illinois, and a Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude) from North
Park University (then College).
Jacobsen, his wife, Karin, and their three children now reside in
Middletown, Connecticut (accompanying photo). Throughout the summer and
fall, Jacobsen is speaking at several local churches.
The Jacobsens come to Cromwell from Northwest Covenant Church in Mount
Prospect, Illinois, where his father, Dr. Herbert K. Jacobsen, is the
pastor.
Jacobsen replaces David J. Carlson, who retired July 1 after 32 years of
service to
The Children's Home, the last 11 years as chief executive officer. In
addition to
Jacobsen's work at The Children's Home, he also administers patients and
residents at Pilgrim Manor and Covenant Village of Cromwell. He is a member
of the National Association of Social Workers, serves as an instructor of
psychology at Middlesex Community Technical College, serves as a field
instructor at the University of Connecticut, and as a lecturer to civic and
professional organizations, and serves as a peer reviewer for the national
Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children He is a
member of the Exchange Club, is an avid golfer and is involved in a variety
of ministries at Bethany Covenant Church in Berlin, Connecticut.
For more information about The Children's Home and its programs, contact
John Powers,
director of community affairs and marketing, by telephone at 860-635-6010,
extension 334, or visit the home's Internet site at
www.childrenshome-ct.org
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