Krista Garrett
Krista Garrett has worked in the field of Social Work specific to children, families, and child welfare for the past 25 years. For 19 of those years Krista has served proudly with the Indiana Department of Child Services in many facets. Krista is the current Local Office Director of the Indiana Department of Child Services, Delaware County where she leads a team dedicated to partnering with families and our community in ensuring the safety of our children and best outcomes for families. Krista is an alumnus of Ball State University’s School of Social Work and is currently working towards her Master of Social Work degree and will graduate in July 2023. In 2022, Krista was the recipient of the Vivian Conley award specific to Protection of Children.
While Krista has dedicated her personal and professional life to helping others, her most important and cherished role is that of a wife to her husband, Douglas Sr. of 19 years and mother to Kalyse, Jaden, and her three bonus children, as well as being a member of Deliverance Temple Church.
Krista serves on countless boards and committees either as a representative of the Indiana Department of Child Services, Delaware County or as a member of the Muncie community. To name a few, Krista proudly serves as a staff board member of Deliverance Temple Church, is the current Chair of the YWCA Central Indiana Board of Directors, and member of the Muncie Juneteenth Committee. Krista is a lifelong Muncie resident and strongly believes in strengthening and supporting the community.