Powered By Purpose: 2INgage Celebrates Community
Engagement Manager Maggie Brennan’s Inspiring Dedication
How a Personal Journey of Compassion Led to Stronger Families
(September 2026) ABILENE, TEXAS –
During Child Welfare Workforce Month, 2INgage is recognizing the professionals whose experience, compassion and commitment strengthen Texas children and families. For Maggie Brennan, child welfare is more than a profession. It is a calling inspired by her own life story. Adopted at birth
and raised in a family that welcomed and supported others without hesitation, Brennan grew up witnessing the power of compassion, community and showing up for people when they need it most. Today, those values continue to guide her work as a Community Engagement Manager in Abilene,
Tex., where she has spent the past three years helping strengthen families and connect individuals with the support they need.
A Foundation Built on Compassion
“My mom was one of those people who was always willing to help,” Brennan said. “She ran an
at home daycare, and from a young age I was surrounded by children and families. I watched
her care and support them and create a safe space for whoever needed it. Through her, I
developed that same love for working with children and families. That passion for people led me
to a career in child welfare.”
Those lessons from her mother shaped her commitment to serving others and ultimately led her
to a career dedicated to helping families navigate challenges and build stronger support
systems.
Creating Connections That Last
For Brennan, the most rewarding part of her role is helping people feel less alone. Whether she
is connecting families with community resources, introducing them to local partners or helping
them navigate everyday challenges, she understands that a single connection can have a
lasting impact.
One experience from her career continues to stand out. Brennan worked closely with a
youth in foster care whose biological mother was working toward reunification. Through
patience, trust and consistent support, Brennan helped develop stronger communication
between the biological mother and the foster family. By providing transportation assistance,
connecting the family with resources and encouraging collaboration, relationships began to
grow and strengthen.
When reunification was achieved, the support did not end there. The foster family
remained a source of encouragement and friendship for the biological mother, creating a lasting
network of support that continued long after the case closed. What started as a professional
partnership evolved into a meaningful community connection that helped strengthen the family’s
future.
Moments like these remind Brennan why this work matters.
“I love being able to connect with people, learn about their lives and connect them with people
and resources in the community that can make everyday challenges a little easier to handle and
make them feel less alone,” said Brennan.
Her passion for building relationships and strengthening communities shines through in every
interaction, helping ensure children and families have the support they need to thrive.
Building Stronger Families and Communities
“Maggie is a dynamic speaker and presenter, a fierce advocate for foster care and adoption
shaped by personal experience, and a powerful connector who brings the community together.
She makes an impact in every room she enters,” said Stacy Lee, VP of Permanency.
For Brennan, child welfare is rooted in a belief that every family deserves support, connection
and someone willing to walk alongside them through life’s challenges.
Her story of dedication
and service is one of many that demonstrate the purpose and impact of child welfare
professionals across Texas. Whether supporting families directly, building community
partnerships or advocating for children, these child welfare professionals help create
pathways toward safety, stability and hope. They change our communities for the better.
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2INgage is the Community-Based Care contractor serving children and families across Region 2. Through collaboration with community partners, foster and adoptive families and child welfare professionals, 2INgage works to ensure children are safe, connected and supported while helping families achieve stability and permanency.
