Hi once again Krystina,
I can't seem to stop thinking about you today and my grandson Titan Rey. I am in awe that certain things happened today that I can be thankful for and things that I can be sad for. I am sad for Nikki, your Aunt and her side of the family and maybe they don't believe that since I don't know them all at all but it is sad and no family should ever have to go through something like that. The world is a loving place but sometimes pure evil can sneak in and just take something precious away from you. Nothing should be read into this at all except to say that it just makes me sad. You weren't taken from me, I made that mistake by my own choices in life and I am fighting so hard to make amends. But one day Krystina one day it will be a pleasure to meet you and to see what a beautiful young lady you have become.
I want you to know if anything at all happens to me and I don't get that chance I am giving it my all. Even a little response from your step daddy has put a little lightness into my step all day. It's just so major to me and I find myself thanking anyone that it happened. I don't know why because it didn't go as I had hoped and there is no compromise with even pictures promised but it was words being exchanged. If they aren't nice words I don't see it. Maybe everyone s laughing right now at my silliness of being happy that I got a response and the hidden message behind that response is "go away you stupid ignorant person" but I don't take it that way. Should I Krystina or should I keep celebrating a response. I have no idea, I guess i could be a silly middle aged woman, who is fat and overweight and dumb at the same time. But I take the little things to heart these days. I guess I am getting old. Or maybe sentimental since I am leaving Titan to go home tomorrow.
Did I tell you my secret......I am trying to come to terms with my overweight and working out. Another silly thing that I have come to terms with. Trying to add another 2 to 5 years to myself. I lost 30 pounds so far in 3 months and I am so proud of myself. I don't want to be fat and ugly if you do come around one day but a grandma you can be proud of. I guess I fight and fight for you to know that someone is fighting for you also. I won't give up Krystina not ever. I write Titan Rey to because this will now somehow connect to the both of you. Plus that little one needs my letters in case something happens to me. You never know, I get sentimental when you know it can all go away someday and your wishes are dust.
Do you still believe in wishes? I remember you wishing for things? You were such a dreamer Krystina, never give that up if you can help it. Well I end this stupid grandmotherly letter to you. Wish I could tell you to hug your cousins and Aunt Nikki to and tell them that I was thinking of them today. I have seen a picture of them recently and I wonder where does the time go. Be blessed Krystina and keep growing up.
Love you always and forever,
Grandma
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Thank You and I appreciate it Chad
CRJune 24, 2014 at 10:59 PM
Mylinh,
As much as I would love to sit here and argue with you about your invalid points and slandering of my name I just don’t have that much time as I am busy living my life with my family. I would like to take some time though and hit on some key points in your wonderfully thought out and in-depth blog.
-I have not once said these things that your son Gary has told you. Your son must be in so much “shock and hurt” that he feels he must lie to his mother.
-As for the quotes you put out there from me. I live my life by those quotes every day. In my professional and private life and I will continue to do so. I actually speak about domestic (physical & mental) abuse that I went through when I was a kid for CASA. Something your son did to my wife when they were together. I do not take lightly to people that do these kinds of things and that will not change. You have your set of guidelines and morals in your life and I have mine.
Now, I understand that this is your blog and I can understand why you have it up but I would appreciate it if you would take this down as it does reflect poorly on my character when these things I am “accused” of are not true in the slightest. I know you do a lot of these posts to get a “rise” out of my wife or myself and that is fine. To each their own but this one has crossed the line in my opinion.
As for Krystina finding you all when she is older. That will be 100% her choice. She will be raised with a set of values much similar to my families and will be capable of making her own decisions when she gets older. As a child of adoption and wanting to find my family when I was older I remember my parents telling me “when you are 18 years of age you can find your family if you are 100% sure and we will assist you”. When Krystina is able to comprehend things as an adult we will have this conversation with her and I will stand behind my words as I do with everything else.
Please take this blog down as it does slander my name and my character. Thank you.
As much as I would love to sit here and argue with you about your invalid points and slandering of my name I just don’t have that much time as I am busy living my life with my family. I would like to take some time though and hit on some key points in your wonderfully thought out and in-depth blog.
-I have not once said these things that your son Gary has told you. Your son must be in so much “shock and hurt” that he feels he must lie to his mother.
-As for the quotes you put out there from me. I live my life by those quotes every day. In my professional and private life and I will continue to do so. I actually speak about domestic (physical & mental) abuse that I went through when I was a kid for CASA. Something your son did to my wife when they were together. I do not take lightly to people that do these kinds of things and that will not change. You have your set of guidelines and morals in your life and I have mine.
Now, I understand that this is your blog and I can understand why you have it up but I would appreciate it if you would take this down as it does reflect poorly on my character when these things I am “accused” of are not true in the slightest. I know you do a lot of these posts to get a “rise” out of my wife or myself and that is fine. To each their own but this one has crossed the line in my opinion.
As for Krystina finding you all when she is older. That will be 100% her choice. She will be raised with a set of values much similar to my families and will be capable of making her own decisions when she gets older. As a child of adoption and wanting to find my family when I was older I remember my parents telling me “when you are 18 years of age you can find your family if you are 100% sure and we will assist you”. When Krystina is able to comprehend things as an adult we will have this conversation with her and I will stand behind my words as I do with everything else.
Please take this blog down as it does slander my name and my character. Thank you.
Thank you Chadwick Ratigan for your time and thoughts on this matter and I appreciate the time it took and the kindness you have shown just by replying.
*****I am posting this response to make sure that I keep it real. I am honestly very genuinely happy for the time it took away from family for this response. It doesn't hurt my feelings to finally have one open discussion. It's very straight forward and honest on both ends, As he see's it and as I see it. So THANK YOU AGAIN CHAD FOR YOUR TIME.
Not a religious person, but if God had something to do with Chad having to find the time to respond I have to give my thanks.
Suarez Family - I send you my sympathy
I found this on the web and have written about this family because it's a sad tragedy in life. I don't know them personally and don't know the grandmother of these children, but I know the relationship they have with Nikki Bostnar and even though I didn't hang out with her she is someone I know as family to my granddaughters mom (Katrina Ratigan). I don't know why family has to put up with something so evil in life and then sit back and wonder where their loved ones are. But I give blessings up for the family and wish them some kind of peace. I want to stand up and say, "you were blessed to have them even for such a short while".
MM
Titan Rey Tessinari
Hello Titan,
Well my trip to visit you is coming to an end. It was a honor to meet you and I am so happy to see you young man. It's nice to see you with your mommy and daddy and family surrounding you with love and peace. It's what every grandmother wants for her grandchild. You have to wonder why I am on a blog writing you letters and it's just one way to make my feelings known to you and the world. I love to see you looking around looking at the world you have been blessed to enter and only god could have chosen such a perfect child to enter our lives. I am not a religious person and I don't pretend to be, because I have different views on god and religion, but someone more powerful then us mortal humans would have blessed me with two grandchildren.
I will be back but I leave you in such capable hands. And your Uncle Patrick is coming to stay to further his education in the field he wants to be good at, as you father has proven everyone proud in his field of work and your mommy. What a proud grandma I am to know that you will be watched over by such strong individuals. I have to include your grandma and grandpa Perkins and you Aunt Amanda on the ones to watch over you everyday. I am only in Florida and I will come around dear boy as much as humanly possible. I never took vacations or slowed down except for one other child, but now I can try to think of my future with you always.
You are just another piece of the puzzle for this family and you are a perfect fit. You as I come to the end of a visit I hope that you feel the love I leave behind. I am sure my facebook will be filled with pictures and such of a beautiful child. I have many many people and friends that love me and I love them, but you have a piece of my heart that no one can take from you.
Be good and strong and stay well and at peace Titan Rey.
Love you always and forever,
Grandma
Well my trip to visit you is coming to an end. It was a honor to meet you and I am so happy to see you young man. It's nice to see you with your mommy and daddy and family surrounding you with love and peace. It's what every grandmother wants for her grandchild. You have to wonder why I am on a blog writing you letters and it's just one way to make my feelings known to you and the world. I love to see you looking around looking at the world you have been blessed to enter and only god could have chosen such a perfect child to enter our lives. I am not a religious person and I don't pretend to be, because I have different views on god and religion, but someone more powerful then us mortal humans would have blessed me with two grandchildren.
I will be back but I leave you in such capable hands. And your Uncle Patrick is coming to stay to further his education in the field he wants to be good at, as you father has proven everyone proud in his field of work and your mommy. What a proud grandma I am to know that you will be watched over by such strong individuals. I have to include your grandma and grandpa Perkins and you Aunt Amanda on the ones to watch over you everyday. I am only in Florida and I will come around dear boy as much as humanly possible. I never took vacations or slowed down except for one other child, but now I can try to think of my future with you always.
You are just another piece of the puzzle for this family and you are a perfect fit. You as I come to the end of a visit I hope that you feel the love I leave behind. I am sure my facebook will be filled with pictures and such of a beautiful child. I have many many people and friends that love me and I love them, but you have a piece of my heart that no one can take from you.
Be good and strong and stay well and at peace Titan Rey.
Love you always and forever,
Grandma
Krystina Lucille Tessinari
Hello Krystina,
I have to say it's been an interesting day. I am getting Patrick ready to move to N. Carolina where he will continue his college in becoming a teacher. Honorable profession that he has chosen don't you think? And I have some exciting news. If you read this blog and the many letters I write to you I finally have a response from Chad. I don't know if I should address him as your daddy or step father but I am just excited he responded to me. This response was something I have waited for in many many years from him. And even if it isn't a response like, "I will speak with you on the phone or you can fly out here to see Krystina", it was something I have to cherish, because it was something. I know you will see the many blogs I have written and I have to say that this has made my day some. He was very polite to me and standing up for you and your mom as a good man should do, but I had to try to ask him about his character because of this quotes he say's he lives by. I don't know if I ever really put forth an attempt on your fathers behalf as much as I put in for my behalf but being here in North Carolina and the talk I have had with your father, Gary, and Arielle and even Arielle's mom everyone can see the difference in Gary. He is learning what it takes to be a good man, and a wonderful husband and a good daddy. He was always a good daddy to you but a horrible man to his woman. Something I have never denied, as his mother. But looking at him now as I said in front of Patrick, his brothers should strive to be Gary now.
When your dad and Arielle left my home in Orlando, I contacted Arielle's parents and said my son wasn't a nice person to their daughter and they listened and Arielle was so very mad at me for that. But she was stronger then most as a woman and handled Gary and brought him home to her parents to teach him what a man should stand for. He learned from his mistakes and learned from her parents. Maybe he didn't get the lessons from Lonnie because sometimes parents can tell you, show you, and fight with you to be good but it takes an outside influence to learn, and I can say as a parent I thank them for the guidance and such. I stayed away didn't speak to them for a couple of years but what I see on this visit is a changed man. I sincerely hope he never goes back to that angry young man he was in the past. But he has so many regrets Krystina, and so much truth to tell you one day, about himself. He knows now he can't justify what he did to your mom, and even if she did things he now knows that was no excuse, because she fought hard to in her own way. I like the response I got from Chad that he' s raising you with "a set of values" as it should be. And that it is your choice when you get older no matter if you are 18 or 30 to seek this side out. I just wish we could heal this stupid rift now and work on it now. But it doesn't look like it's in the cards according to Chad at the moment. But it's weird how I can accept that from him also, because of the stories he has heard from your mom. Your mom isn't wrong to tell him those stories neither, never will she be wrong on that matter, what is funny to me though listening to Gary he see's things differently from what I saw things.
I can look at three different families that I know Krystina and we all raised our children so differently and still the kids can come back and say it was our faults as parents why they were bad. A family that did everything for their kids, and I do mean EVERYTHING, those kids are ungrateful brats that treat their parents with no respect. A family that raised their children in church and with god, and their kids stepped off the path for a while and did the wildest things, but are now coming back into the fold and are trying to be back in the grace of god and have to admit their sins to others to be brought back in the fold some. A family that allowed freedom and fought hard with each other yet their kids turned out in different directions and still come to their parents and said why weren't you tougher on all of us. It's amazing all different upbringings and yet the parents have to take the blame, from their children in order for their children to ratify their behavior. I wonder what you or even Zoe is going to turn out to be. It will be an interesting thing to see.
I have so much to say to you Krystina, but everything I say is how I see things. You can never worry about one sided opinions you really can't. There can be 11 people that see the same thing but tell you 11 different versions on what they saw. It's funny that way how life is. You will remember your upbringing and Zoe will remember it in a total different way. Not because you weren't raised by the same people but because you are two different individuals with two different prospective.
Krystina you are so loved by so many people. Your family there and your family here. It's amazing how many family members you do have. I wonder so many times if you have that little picture book I sent with you when you left with your mom or if she put it away or even threw it away. I wonder what you like to do in life so I can imagine you dancing or reading a book or playing in the snow or learning how to ski or snowboard. I am so satisfied with the pictures I get of you that when I don't see pictures it makes me so crazy and sad. I post them on my facebook and I have a lot of pictures of you. I wonder if you are a good student or a okay student. You probably take after your mom in brains. Your dad has brains but he wasn't a good student at all. You look like him so very much, you are the spitting image of him. I wonder if you have his good mannerism's or his bad mannerisms. I wonder if your have a quick temper like he did or are you a little quiet like your mom when I first met her. I wonder if that hair of yours is trainable or does it still give your mom a run for her money.
Well Krystina I will write you again soon. But I want you to know I will always ask questions on why this can't be fixed. I want you to know that I did appreciate the reply from Chad, and I just hope that I get some more in some way or fashion from either your mom or him. I want you to know that I will never forget the kindness your grandmother Marie has even showed me in the past, but got in trouble for. I just want you to know I fight for you and this side of the family and I will never give that up, I want you to know that you have a wonderful Aunt in Nikki who who show you how to have fun in life and you have to let your cousins know that I keep up with them and their lost to. Things change daily Krystina but the one thing that doesn't change I will beg and plead always for you. Even a picture means so much to me.
Love you Krystina
Grandma
I have to say it's been an interesting day. I am getting Patrick ready to move to N. Carolina where he will continue his college in becoming a teacher. Honorable profession that he has chosen don't you think? And I have some exciting news. If you read this blog and the many letters I write to you I finally have a response from Chad. I don't know if I should address him as your daddy or step father but I am just excited he responded to me. This response was something I have waited for in many many years from him. And even if it isn't a response like, "I will speak with you on the phone or you can fly out here to see Krystina", it was something I have to cherish, because it was something. I know you will see the many blogs I have written and I have to say that this has made my day some. He was very polite to me and standing up for you and your mom as a good man should do, but I had to try to ask him about his character because of this quotes he say's he lives by. I don't know if I ever really put forth an attempt on your fathers behalf as much as I put in for my behalf but being here in North Carolina and the talk I have had with your father, Gary, and Arielle and even Arielle's mom everyone can see the difference in Gary. He is learning what it takes to be a good man, and a wonderful husband and a good daddy. He was always a good daddy to you but a horrible man to his woman. Something I have never denied, as his mother. But looking at him now as I said in front of Patrick, his brothers should strive to be Gary now.
When your dad and Arielle left my home in Orlando, I contacted Arielle's parents and said my son wasn't a nice person to their daughter and they listened and Arielle was so very mad at me for that. But she was stronger then most as a woman and handled Gary and brought him home to her parents to teach him what a man should stand for. He learned from his mistakes and learned from her parents. Maybe he didn't get the lessons from Lonnie because sometimes parents can tell you, show you, and fight with you to be good but it takes an outside influence to learn, and I can say as a parent I thank them for the guidance and such. I stayed away didn't speak to them for a couple of years but what I see on this visit is a changed man. I sincerely hope he never goes back to that angry young man he was in the past. But he has so many regrets Krystina, and so much truth to tell you one day, about himself. He knows now he can't justify what he did to your mom, and even if she did things he now knows that was no excuse, because she fought hard to in her own way. I like the response I got from Chad that he' s raising you with "a set of values" as it should be. And that it is your choice when you get older no matter if you are 18 or 30 to seek this side out. I just wish we could heal this stupid rift now and work on it now. But it doesn't look like it's in the cards according to Chad at the moment. But it's weird how I can accept that from him also, because of the stories he has heard from your mom. Your mom isn't wrong to tell him those stories neither, never will she be wrong on that matter, what is funny to me though listening to Gary he see's things differently from what I saw things.
I can look at three different families that I know Krystina and we all raised our children so differently and still the kids can come back and say it was our faults as parents why they were bad. A family that did everything for their kids, and I do mean EVERYTHING, those kids are ungrateful brats that treat their parents with no respect. A family that raised their children in church and with god, and their kids stepped off the path for a while and did the wildest things, but are now coming back into the fold and are trying to be back in the grace of god and have to admit their sins to others to be brought back in the fold some. A family that allowed freedom and fought hard with each other yet their kids turned out in different directions and still come to their parents and said why weren't you tougher on all of us. It's amazing all different upbringings and yet the parents have to take the blame, from their children in order for their children to ratify their behavior. I wonder what you or even Zoe is going to turn out to be. It will be an interesting thing to see.
I have so much to say to you Krystina, but everything I say is how I see things. You can never worry about one sided opinions you really can't. There can be 11 people that see the same thing but tell you 11 different versions on what they saw. It's funny that way how life is. You will remember your upbringing and Zoe will remember it in a total different way. Not because you weren't raised by the same people but because you are two different individuals with two different prospective.
Krystina you are so loved by so many people. Your family there and your family here. It's amazing how many family members you do have. I wonder so many times if you have that little picture book I sent with you when you left with your mom or if she put it away or even threw it away. I wonder what you like to do in life so I can imagine you dancing or reading a book or playing in the snow or learning how to ski or snowboard. I am so satisfied with the pictures I get of you that when I don't see pictures it makes me so crazy and sad. I post them on my facebook and I have a lot of pictures of you. I wonder if you are a good student or a okay student. You probably take after your mom in brains. Your dad has brains but he wasn't a good student at all. You look like him so very much, you are the spitting image of him. I wonder if you have his good mannerism's or his bad mannerisms. I wonder if your have a quick temper like he did or are you a little quiet like your mom when I first met her. I wonder if that hair of yours is trainable or does it still give your mom a run for her money.
Well Krystina I will write you again soon. But I want you to know I will always ask questions on why this can't be fixed. I want you to know that I did appreciate the reply from Chad, and I just hope that I get some more in some way or fashion from either your mom or him. I want you to know that I will never forget the kindness your grandmother Marie has even showed me in the past, but got in trouble for. I just want you to know I fight for you and this side of the family and I will never give that up, I want you to know that you have a wonderful Aunt in Nikki who who show you how to have fun in life and you have to let your cousins know that I keep up with them and their lost to. Things change daily Krystina but the one thing that doesn't change I will beg and plead always for you. Even a picture means so much to me.
Love you Krystina
Grandma
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Chad Ratigan
Background
Summary
I am currently the Executive Director for Western Resources for Independent Living (WRIL). WRIL is a 501c3 non profit that serves people with disabilities, regardless of age or type of disability, in 17 counties in central and western South Dakota. My passion for this field comes from my overall belief in helping others and trying to make a difference where I can. WRIL has three main programs: Independent Living, Adult Day Care, and Home Care Services. Each one of these programs was designed to stream line our services while keeping our consumers in mind. As a non profit director I am always looking for new partners and ways to make a difference for WRIL and our community. If you want to partner with WRIL or have some ideas you would like to express please feel free to contact me.
"Can you change the world? Can YOU change the world? Yes, you can. Every single person on this planet has their OWN world that they live in. You can change THEIR world.....and that's just as amazing as changing the "world"."
"Can you change the world? Can YOU change the world? Yes, you can. Every single person on this planet has their OWN world that they live in. You can change THEIR world.....and that's just as amazing as changing the "world"."
Experience
Executive Director
Western Resources for Independent Living (WRIL)
Oversee operations of the Independent Living Center & it's programs. These programs include Adult Day Services & Home Care Services in the Spearfish & Rapid City areas. This oversight includes finances, administration, marketing, and the overall health of the organization.
Home Care Services Manager
Western Resources for Independent Living (WRIL)
Oversee daily operations of home care services. These operations included marketing, client satisfaction, client recruitment, and overall health of the program.
Director of Adult Services
Day & Night HCS/AIII
Building home care services company to provide services to the Rapid City and tribal communities.
West River Director
South Dakota CARES, Inc.
I oversaw five different programs as the West River Director. These programs include Daisy House-Rapid City and Spearfish, Loving Hands-Rapid City and Holiday Hills, and Recycle for Life. I also marketed for all of these programs along with watching the overall financial health of the West River Programs.
Manager
Loving Hands Home Care Services
Manage staff and clients. Work closely with the clients and guardians to make their everyday lives easier and more enjoyable. Deal with any issues that arise and make sure that clients and guardians are both happy.
In-Home Supervisor
Loving Hands Home Care Services
Supervised staff in the house of a Client. Handled paperwork and making sure people were doing their jobs correctly.
Home Health Aide
Loving Hands Home Care Services
Went into Client's homes and assisted them with everyday things such as Cleaning, Shower's, Meals, etc.
Skills
Top Skills
Chad also knows about...
Volunteer Experience & Causes
Spokesperson
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
– Present (9 years 7 months)Children
I volunteer my time to different CASA programs and spoke about my childhood and how CASA had helped me when I was younger. I spoke at multiple events they hosted.
Transportation Review Committee Member
Pennington County Council on Aging
– Present (1 year 2 months)Social Services
I volunteer my time on the PCCA to help with different issues facing the aging in our county. My primary role is to review any requests that come into the committee for transportation funding. We vote on different actions to be taken during committee meetings also.
Committee Member
Metropolitan Planning Organization Community Advisory Committee
– Present (1 year 1 month)
I volunteer my time on the MPOCAC in order to ensure that ADA requirements are being met within our city for transportation. A board member and myself represent WRIL on this committee.
Committee Member
Rapid City Police Department Community Advisory Committee
– Present (6 months)
The RCPD CAC is a newly formed committee in Rapid City, SD. We will be working towards improving relationships between the community and the police department.
Opportunities Chad is looking for:
- Joining a nonprofit board
Causes Chad cares about:
- Arts and Culture
- Children
- Civil Rights and Social Action
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human Rights
- Poverty Alleviation
- Social Services
Education
Walden University
Bachelor's degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Junior
Continuing education to obtain my degree in HCA.
University of Phoenix
Associate's degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Freshman
Graduated in November 2014 with my Associates in Healthcare Administration with a 3.75 GPA.
Stevens High School
Diploma
Activities and Societies: Basketball, Football, Track & Field, and co-founded R.A.D.D. (Raiders Against Destructive Decisions)
Certifications
Organizations
Additional Info
Advice for Contacting Chad
Contact through my email: cratigan55@hotmail.com
Languages
English
Courses
University of Phoenix
- Health Care Communication Skills (HCA/230)
- Health Care Financial Matters (HCA/270)
- Health Care Health & Disease (HCA/240)
- Intro to Health Care (HCA/210)
- Health Care Language (HCA/220)
- Health Care Psychology of Health (HCA/250)
- Nutrition (SCI/241)
- Psychology (BEH/225)
- Foundations of Personal Finance (FP/101)
- Introduction to University Studies (US/101)
- University Composition & Communications 1 (COM/155)
- Principles of Health & Wellness (SCI/162)
- University Composition & Communication 2 (COM/156)
- Media & American Culture (HUM/176)
- Critical & Creative Thinking (HUM/111)
- Foundations of Psychology (PSY/201)
- Cultural Diversity (ETH/125)
- Algebra 1a (MAT/116)
- Algebra 1b (MAT/117)
- Introduction to Art (ART/101)
Independent Coursework
- Human Relations in Administartion (OL/125 X5642)
- Human Resources Management (OL/211 X6112)
Walden University
- Concepts of Health Promotion (HLTH/1000-2)
- Context of Health Care (HLTH/1005-4)
- Aging Across the Lifespan (HLTH/2115-1)
****Updated version done June 4, 2016 above
Chad Ratigan
Director of Adult Services at Day & Night HCS/AIII
Location
Rapid City, South Dakota (Rapid City, South Dakota Area)
Industry
Hospital & Health Care
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Chad Ratigan's Overview
Current
- Director of Adult Services at Day & Night HCS/AIII
- Spokesperson at CASA
Past
- West River Director at South Dakota CARES, Inc.
- Director at Daisy House
- Director at Loving Hands Home Care Services
- Manager at Loving Hands Home Care Services
- In-Home Supervisor at Loving Hands Home Care Services
- Home Health Aide at Loving Hands Home Care Services
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Education
- University of Phoenix
- Stevens High School
Connections
12 connections
Websites
- Company Website
Chad Ratigan's Summary
I am a very driven, hardworking, person. I set a goal and I accomplish it. When I tell you I am going to get something done, I get it done. My ultimate goal and objective is too make the Elderly's and Disabled's lives better and as enjoyable as possible.
Chad Ratigan's Experience
Director of Adult Services
Day & Night HCS/AIII
April 2014 – Present (3 months) Rapid City, South Dakota Area
Building home care services company to provide services to the Rapid City and tribal communities.
Spokesperson
CASA
Nonprofit; 11-50 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry
December 2006 – Present (7 years 7 months) Nation Wide
I give speeches about my prior life experiences, childhood, and how CASA and adoption saved me. I really enjoy doing this and giving back to the orginaztions that helped me when I was younger.
West River Director
South Dakota CARES, Inc.
May 2013 – April 2014 (1 year) Rapid City, South Dakota Area
I oversee five different programs as the West River Director. These programs include Daisy House-Rapid City and Spearfish, Loving Hands-Rapid City and Holiday Hills, and Recycle for Life. I also market for all of these programs.
Director
Daisy House
April 2013 – May 2013 (2 months) Rapid City, South Dakota Area
Oversee all operations of Daisy House (rapid city and spearfish)
Director
Loving Hands Home Care Services
February 2013 – May 2013 (4 months) Rapid City, SD
Oversee all operations of Loving Hands Home Care.
Manager
Loving Hands Home Care Services
October 2011 – February 2013 (1 year 5 months) Rapid City, South Dakota Area
Manage staff and clients. Work closely with the clients and guardians to make their everyday lives easier and more enjoyable. Deal with any issues that arise and make sure that clients and guardians are both happy.
In-Home Supervisor
Loving Hands Home Care Services
July 2010 – October 2011 (1 year 4 months) Rapid City, South Dakota Area
Supervised staff in the house of a Client. Handled paperwork and making sure people were doing their jobs correctly.
Home Health Aide
Loving Hands Home Care Services
March 2009 – July 2010 (1 year 5 months) Rapid City, South Dakota Area
Went into Client's homes and assisted them with everyday things such as Cleaning, Shower's, Meals, etc.
Chad Ratigan's Organizations
- Downtown Kiwanis Club
Member
- September 2013 to Present
Chad Ratigan's Certifications
- CNA
- South Dakota Board of Nursing
- License A033861
- September 2011 to September 2013
- Medication Administration Certificate
- South Dakota Board of Nursing
- March 2011 to March 2013
Chad Ratigan's Skills & Expertise
- Cpr Certified
- Med Aide Certified
- CNA
- First Aid
- Healthcare Management
- Problem Solving
- Job Scheduling
- Management
Chad Ratigan's Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
2013 – 2017 (expected)
Grade: Freshman
Stevens High School
Diploma
2003 – 2006
Chad Ratigan's Additional Information
Websites:
- Company Website
Interests:
Snowboarding, Fishing, Hiking, Biking, Management Training, Taking Care of People, Computers, Technology
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| Katrina and Chadwick Ratigan |
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| Katrina Bostnar Ratigan, Marie Morimando, Nikki Bostnar |
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| Krystina, Grandma (MyLinh McDonald), and Grandpa (Lonnie McDonald) |
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| Krystina, Uncle Patrick Birdsong |
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| Uncle Jason Birdsong and Patrick Birdsong |
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| Uncle Jason and Krystina Tessinari |
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| Grandma MyLinh McDonald, and Krystina Lucille Tessinari |
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| Uncle Patrick and Titan Rey Tessinari |
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| Arielle Tessinari and Titan Rey Tessinari |
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| Great Grandma Hoang Tessinari, Krystina, Kayti, and Grandma MyLinh McDonald |
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| Daddy and Krystina |
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| Titan Rey Tessinari |
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| Daddy (Gary Tessinari) and Titan Rey Tessinari |
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| Great Grandma Hoang Kim Tessinari |
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| Baby Zoe, Chadwick, Katrina (Kayti), and Krystina |
*****MY OPINIONS AND OBSERVATIONS WILL BE LISTED WITH *****BEFORE IT
CASA
Every day in this country, 1,900 children become victims of abuse or neglect, and four of them will die. Every day. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children is a network of 951 community-based programs that recruit, train and support citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in courtrooms and communities. Volunteer advocates—empowered directly by the courts—offer judges the critical information they need to ensure that each child’s rights and needs are being attended to while in foster care.
Volunteers stay with children until they are placed in loving permanent homes. For many abused children, a CASA volunteer is the only constant adult presence in their lives.
*****Chadwick you are listing on your resume as a "spokeperson for CASA" and I don't understand what a spokesperson for children actually does except to fight for them and their rights. Maybe you take them out of bad homes or work with parents to keep their children and find solutions or if it is impossible, you help with the adoption process to find them homes. I know that you are "daddy" to Krystina Lucille Tessinari, but she does have a father. And his name is GARY MATTHEW TESSINARI. He is my son who for once in his life came to me with his hopes and dreams and told me in all the honesty I have ever seen him put forth how much you hurt him on that last conversation you had with him. Telling him, "stop trying to contact Krystina because you are her father now". That might be true Mr Ratigan, and I think I have even thanked you for stepping up, but if you were here as an advocate to children to listen to another father pour his broken heart out for the mistakes he has made in the past and the regret he has, you might actually step up as a father of your own child now (Zoe) and put a daughter and father back in contact. We as a mother and child sat down and told each other the truth. He knows and I know how awful he was to Kayti but never was he a bad Daddy to that lovely and beautiful girl. He plans on telling Krystina that he was awful to her mother but never to her. He not only plans but has put a happy marriage together with Arielle and his new baby Titan. I have been here for days and I don't see that angry young man anymore but a man that his brothers should only hope to inspire to be. People make mistakes, people make foolish choices but as a new father yourself do you want one day to never have even phone access to your child or are you ok with someone telling you one day, "don't come and contact your daughter because I am her daddy now". I think as a man you would be in shock and hurt as much as my son hurts. I didn't realize even if Gary knew the pain he causes. I wrote about it plenty of times, I was ashamed of his actions, but what I see is a man that deserves to hear from his child. In pictures or phone calls. No one said Kayti wasn't a great mom or that you aren't a good step father and one day I may get a chance to tell you face to face. But how can you do for the children and be a spokesperson for children but not be that within your family. He knows his little girl has to know the truth but she will come looking at the age of 18 or 30, and be told that truth from her daddy and know he has so many regrets. If she is her daddy at heart she will make mistakes also but I hope that people are more forgiving then this family has shown us. Be what you say you are and advocate for a father and child and do what your quote says.
"You have never truly lived until you have done something for someone who cannot pay you back"
"My ultimate goal and objective is too make the Elderly's and Disabled's lives better and as enjoyable as possible."
*****So bring your family down and meet us. Allow Krystina to see her Great Grandmother again. Allow my mother to see the little girl that was named after her daughter and my sister. Or put pictures up that I can print for her. Ask your family to allow the past to be in the past and allow Gary a relationship with his daughter. I know for a fact that Nikki, Kayti's sister allows her boy's father in their lives and with the tragedy in that side of the family I am so very sincerely happy that the boys got to be with their cousins and such and know them. It's a family, that's what families are for. To know they have a whole extended family out their in that big world to watch out for them to love them in good and bad times. It can be on your turf if you say, as the man of your house I am begging and pleading that you give a chance to my son to reconnect with his daughter and take in consideration your shining resume and the work you do to put the training and the education you are collecting to put your own family together. Because no matter what you have a extended family also. I have to give credit to Arielle's family in making my son into the human being he is also. He has had Lonnie my husband but he has a strong man in Arielle's dad also to speak to and get guidance and it has been beneficial to my son. Someone told me that, "Kayti must still have feelings for Gary to still be so mad at him and you." I don't think it's true I just think she is carrying a lot of anger for what Gary put her through and I want to have forgiveness for this side of the family. Others in this family have tried to help, Marie, your own mother in law has tried to help me. And I am forever in her debt. I found out that I was lied to when Kayti came to my family and that started a whole lot of things in motion, but that little girl and Gary deserve a second chance for that father and daughter relationship and I KNOW from the talk last night that my Gary has become a man and that angry little boy is gone. Krystina is going to know all this one day. She is going to be on the internet or her friends and someone is going to see her name listed all over the internet. She is going to know her dad was not a nice person but grew up and has always wanted her. She is going to know Gary has been in contact with Kayti and begged and pleaded. She is going to know she has a grandmother that writes her. But be the man and the daddy you say you are and make the gigantic step of allowing the pictures or the phone calls and then the visits in South Dakota or wherever and honor your resume and your own hard-work. Put the father and the daughter together.
*****As the world reads this and I know you do because you all write me lovely letters to me at my email address I want you all to know that I cherish your kind words and support in my blog. I am doing this only because last night my son and I had our own "Come to Jesus moment" and it was the best moment I can treasure in my life. I told my youngest son Patrick he can only hope and work hard to be up to the level of his older brother. And he agreed. Patrick has agreed so much that he is coming to live with his brother and his family to continue his education in N. Carolina to be a teacher. An honorable profession, but Patrick has always not liked his brother and he found that Gary has changed tremendously and loves to hang out with his brother and just be brothers. Gary has made the mistakes in life that disappointed his mom and siblings and such, but oh my you should see him now. I am so in awe of his kindness and his stories and the love he has for Arielle and Titan Rey. Keep up the support and I know many of you are keeping up to get this blog to Krystina when she turns of age. And I sincerely want to thank you all. I may not be here when she see's this because you don't know what can happen from one day to another. But I know with the world reading this blog you will watch out for this child and let her know she had a grandmother that so tried. Love to all and may you all have a blessed day.
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