Ruth Frances Lawton

Background

Lawton, Ruth Frances was born on March 5, 1951 in Flint, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Thomas Andrew and Frances Eva Lawton.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1973; Master of Social Work, University of Michigan, since 1985.

Career

Home economist, Flint (Michigan) Community Schools, 1973-1975; home economist, Genesee County Cooperative Extension, Flint, 1975, 76-78; home economist, Flint Community Schools, 1976; social worker, Victoriuos Christian Youth, Flint, 1979-1981; agency executive, Diversion Adolescent Foster Care, Flint, since 1981. Agency executive Diversion of Ohio, Findlay, since 1982. Consultant Diversion Alternatives in Youth Placement, Flint, since 1981.

Achievements

• Ruth Frances Lawton has been listed as a noteworthy Social services administrator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Hospice of Flint, 1977. Deacon 1st Presbyterian Church, Flint, 1982-1983. Member American Home Economics Association, Michigan Home Economics Association (board directors, pres.1986-), National Association Social Workers, Michigan Association Social Workers, League of Women Voters (Flint board directors 1981), Delta Zeta.

Interests

• Avocations: needlepoint, sewing.

Connections

Father:

Thomas Andrew Lawton

Mother:

Frances Eva Lawton