About Us

This agency grew out of a commitment to making high quality, respectful services available and delivered with integrity and your best interest at the heart of the services.  This is why we come to you in your home, at your doctor's office or to meetings at your child's school instead of having you come to an office. 

The director, April Lopez, LBSW-IPR-S, has had a heart for making a difference in the lives of children and families even before graduating from the University of Texas School of Social Work in 2002.  She has been working in the adoption field for over 14 years and has been providing medical case management and school advocacy since 2005.  April is currently an instructor of employment services in the ACC STEPS program and works as a social worker for the Dell Children's Mental Health Unit.

April was blessed to have many mentors guide her professional career to the opening of April Lopez and Associates on December 7, 2015.  At April Lopez and Associates, she will continue to work independently to complete adoption home studies and would like to pay forward the incredible affordable supervision she received from Robyn Gobbel, LCSW while obtaining her Independent Practice Recognition (IPR). 

We have an underlying belief that you are the expert on your family.  We will educate you about what your options are for overcoming barriers and guide you to resources to enhance your ability to meet your family's needs but ultimately respect your right to choose your path.  Engagement in services is voluntary so it is okay for you to say exactly what you want and need and we will not pressure you to take action in areas you are not yet ready for.  The plan of action for every individual is different depending on your lead.   Our goal is to partner with you  as you embrace your power to bring about change for your family.

Vision: 

We will serve others through empowerment, education and advocacy.   

Core Purpose:  

We serve individuals and families empowering them to meet their needs and realize their potential.   

Impact:  

​We would like to provide the kind of service that makes every client feels the need to tell at least one person how we helped them so April Lopez and Associates will improve the lives of as many families as possible each year within all services offered.  ​  

Core Values:   

Passion- We will serve each other, our clients and community with strong  enthusiasm and a desire for every person to succeed.    

Respect- We will serve each other, our clients and the community with a sense of worth and excellence guided by their definition of success in their  individual lives.    

Integrity- We will service our clients and community (in public and in private) adhering to moral and ethical principles outlined in the Bible, the law and the ethical principles of the Social Work profession.    

Competence- We will pursue knowledge and be present in the moment with each other, our clients and in the community to actively listen to and identify quality sources of referral to meet individual needs.    

Grace- We will extend grace to each other and our clients despite past choices and forgiving mistakes which enhances our ability to  focus on the present and future.    

Relationship- We will operate in such a way that honors God by treating other’s in a manner that propels their belief in their individual gifts and talents, increasing their joy and self-worth and enhancing relationships with everyone in our sphere of influence.