About The International Child Welfare Advisory Group, LLC
ICW Advisory Group provides child welfare systems consulting to federal, state, and county agencies and nonprofit organizations. We specialize in CFSR compliance solutions, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) implementation, federal grant review services, and technical assistance—bringing insider expertise from government administration and federal recognition as subject matter experts.
Mission
To strengthen child welfare systems through expert consulting that combines government implementation experience, federal policy expertise, and evidence-based practices—ensuring agencies have the tools and support needed to protect vulnerable children and achieve measurable safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes.
Meet The Founder & Principal Consultant
Aneeta Pearson, M.S.W., M.S.
Aneeta Pearson is a child welfare systems expert with over a decade of leadership experience spanning state government administration, federal consultation, and nonprofit partnerships.
Government Leadership
As Maryland Department of Human Services’ statewide Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) administrator, Aneeta led implementation of Maryland’s child welfare quality improvement process across 24 Local Departments of Social Services serving 24,000+ children annually. In this role, she ensured compliance with federal Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) standards, conducted comprehensive case reviews, delivered technical assistance to county administrators, and collaborated with the University of Maryland Baltimore Research & Evaluation team to drive data-informed improvements.
Federal Recognition
Aneeta serves as a federally-recognized subject matter expert for the U.S. Children’s Bureau (Administration for Children & Families) and the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Supportive Schools, providing policy consultation, federal grant review services, and expert guidance on child welfare systems implementation. As a former state CQI administrator who now consults at the federal level, she understands both sides of CFSR compliance—having personally implemented statewide systems and now advising on federal policy and grant review.
Academic Excellence
A graduate of the prestigious Child Welfare Scholars Program at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (ranked #1 in Social Work by U.S. News & World Report), Aneeta completed advanced clinical training at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital’s Child Protection Team, one of the nation’s premier children’s hospitals. She holds dual master’s degrees: M.S.W. from University of Michigan and M.S. in Criminology from University of Maryland Eastern Shore (summa cum laude).
Current Service
Aneeta currently serves on Georgia’s Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force (Criminal Justice Coordinating Council), focusing on Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) prevention and awareness. She develops trauma-informed, youth-centered prevention strategies for at-risk youth in foster care and juvenile justice systems.
Professional Development
Committed to continuous learning, Aneeta has completed professional development through the Business Strategy from Wharton: Competitive Advantage, HarvardX (Child Protection & Early Childhood Development), and serves as a client of the GT APEX Accelerator at Georgia Tech, expanding government contracting capabilities to serve more child welfare agencies.
Expertise
Aneeta brings comprehensive expertise in CFSR compliance and implementation, statewide CQI system design, federal policy interpretation, quality assurance frameworks, human trafficking prevention, program evaluation, technical assistance delivery, and multi-jurisdictional coordination—uniquely positioning ICW Advisory to serve federal agencies, state governments, county departments, and nonprofit organizations.
The University of Michigan, Master of Social Work, Youth & Families, Management of Human Services
The University of Michigan School of Social Work, Child Welfare Scholar & Certificate
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Master of Science in Criminology, summa cum laude
Strategy and Management for Competitive Advantage Certificate
The University of Michigan Health System, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Abuse Prevention Initiative & Child Protection Team
The University of Michigan, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Nonprofit and Public Management Center, Board Fellow
HarvardX | Child Protection: Children’s Rights in Theory and Practice Certificate
HarvardX | Early Childhood Development: Global Strategies for Implementation Certificate
Georgia Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (State of Georgia), Member
Why Work With ICW Advisory
Insider Perspective: Unlike consultants who’ve only observed child welfare systems from the outside, Aneeta has led statewide implementation from inside government. She understands the bureaucratic realities, political dynamics, and resource constraints that agencies face.
Federal Credibility: As a subject matter expert for the U.S. Children’s Bureau and Department of Education, Aneeta provides federal grant review services and policy consultation on child welfare systems. Her dual experience as both a federal SME and former state CQI administrator means she knows what federal reviewers expect and can help agencies achieve CFSR success by bridging federal policy with state implementation realities.
Proven Results: Track record of successfully implementing complex child welfare initiatives across 24 jurisdictions, managing quality improvement for 24,000+ children, and providing technical assistance that drives measurable outcomes.
SBA-Certified: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), meeting rigorous federal standards for business ownership and operations. Eligible for WOSB federal contract set-asides.
Strengthen Your Child Welfare Systems
Whether you’re a state agency preparing for CFSR, a federal agency seeking expert consultation, a county department needing technical assistance, or a nonprofit building capacity—let’s discuss how we can support your mission to protect vulnerable children and families.
Schedule a Consultation
📧 aneetapearson@icwadvisory.com 📞 (678) 951-9558
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