Deborah Stone

Deborah Stone is a visionary who believes that every single child deserves the opportunity to thrive.

She has served as the executive director of Clayton County System of Care since 2017 after having served in various roles since 2013. She leads systems level change through coordination and facilitation of interagency partnerships. Stone continues to evaluate ways to improve and expand existing programs and policies.

Her commitment and passion for helping disenfranchised children stems from being born and raised in Suriname, South America where she was exposed to the crippling effects of poverty. It is this life experience that inspires her to empower our most vulnerable children to thrive.

Ms. Stone has more than 12 years of Social Service experience that includes a strong background in Child Welfare. She received her Master of Social Work degree from Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Social Work from Michigan State University.