Shelley Townley has 30 years of professional experience as Child Welfare Supervisor with Ventura County Children & Family Services. Throughout her career, she has supervised and worked across the continuum of child welfare services, including Hotline, Emergency Response, Court, Ongoing Services, Placement, Resource Family Approval (RFA), Training unit and Family Finding and Engagement.
With a strong foundation in child welfare practice, Shelley has extensive experience researching and interpreting laws, conducting investigations, and navigating the complexities of the child welfare system. She combines this wealth of real-world experience with a genuine passion for teaching, facilitating, and sharing knowledge with others.
Shelley has been training for multiple California Child Welfare Training Academy’s for the past four years has provided extensive experience developing and delivering engaging training and creating curriculum. Known for her dynamic presentation style, practical insights, and ability to connect with her audience, Shelley brings learning to life by blending real-world scenarios, professional expertise, and a passion for helping others grow.
Shelley’s professional credentials include a bachelor’s degree in psychology, CANS certification, Forensic Interview certification and Child and Family Team Meeting (CFTM) facilitator. She was also instrumental in the development of Ventura County’s Child Welfare Peer Support Program, which was the first program of its kind in child welfare at the time. She has spoken on this topic at various Child Welfare and Law Enforcement conferences around the state.
Outside of work, Shelley enjoys traveling and making memories with her husband of 30 years, who also happens to be her high school sweetheart. They love the beaches in Hawaii, camping along the Colorado River and enjoying Mammoth Mountain throughout the year. One of Shelley’s bucket-list goals is to visit all of the National Parks.
