Christine C. Applegate
Director
Community Services Agency

Christine was born and raised in the Chicago area, and received her Bachelor’s degree in English and History from Carroll College in Waukesha, WI and her Masters degree in Higher Educational Administration from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. Christine spent 15 years in the field of university administration in the Midwest before changing to a career in social work upon arriving in California. Starting as a Child Welfare Social Worker in Butte County, Christine progressed to Program Manager of Children and Adult Services in Butte County before accepting a position as Chief Deputy Director in Glenn County Human Resources Agency. An opportunity to become a Director of Social Services in Tehama County saw her move to that county for 6 years. Christine was appointed the Director of the Community Services Agency in Stanislaus County in May of 2008.

Christine as been an active member of the California Welfare Directors Association for 18 years having served on the Legislative Committee, the Childrens Committee, chairing the Fiscal Committee and most recently serving as Vice President and then President of the Association in 2007‐2008. Christine remains active with state level activities through CWDA advocating for the needs of low income families and those at risk of abuse and neglect. She also serves as a member of the CWS/CMS Project Control Board at the state level overseeing computer system policy within Child Welfare. Christine has been awarded the Gloria M. Lopez Award for Leadership in Public Policy Promotion and continues to work on advancing community understanding of the impacts of poverty and abuse on children and families.