Meet the team behind
The Little Resource Center (TLRC)
Sarah Fogle, LPN, CBD, NCS
Arnold, MO
Sarah is the founder of TLRC and has has been working with families since 2015 as a certified birth doula. She is also a Licensed Practical Nurse and the owner of Trinity Doula Services.
Currently in the STL area, she is a Southern Illinois native who is passionate about helping families thrive from pregnancy and beyond. Sarah holds a birth doula certification from Childbirth International (CBI) as a full-spectrum doula -- working with families in a variety of situations including birth, abortion, and bereavement.
Sarah organized the first Little Resource Center in 2019 and has led the expansion of the project across Illinois and Missouri.
Courtney Richardson, CHW
Carterville, IL
Courtney is an avid volunteer and family advocate who has been monumental in expanding TLRC across the Southern Illinois region. She launched the Carterville location in 2021 has been continuously working to expand the service offerings to meet the needs of families in her community.
Courtney brings lived experience to the team as a devoted mom and caregiver. She is passionate about child development and trauma-informed practices and enjoys reading everything she can about them. Courtney plans to increase her ability to support families in her community through doula education.