Biography

Marilyn M. Lamore works as a supervisor for specialized behavioral foster homes and intake for a nonprofit organization. Her passion is finding forever homes for children currently in foster care. At any given time of the day or night, Marilyn is on the phone with the DHS hotline to find a suitable placement for children who have been removed from their home.

Marilyn holds a bachelor's degree in social work administration from Temple University and a master's degree in social work from Widener University. She has worked for over 20 years as a social worker, therapist, and administrator in the child welfare system and residential and mental health facilities. She holds certificates in child and family services, child sexual abuse treatment, and youth mental health first aid.

Marilyn is currently the president of the Temple University Black Alumni Alliance (TUBAA), director-at-large for the Temple University College of Public Health Alumni Association, and a member of the Alliance of Black Social Workers, Inc. Philadelphia Chapter (ABSW). She’s an active member in the National Coalition of 100 Black Women-PA Chapter and has served on a few committees and on the board of directors. She’s currently the Nominating Committee chair.

In her personal time, you'll find Marilyn engaging in her church, watching sports as an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan, working out or spending time with family and friends.