Meet The Team

ADOPTION SERVICES PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Jen received her MSW from the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa specializing in Children and Family Studies. Jen joined the Childplace team in 2014. Throughout her 13 years of professional experience, she has worked with state social service agencies, prospective foster and adoptive families, and children in foster care. She also obtained her CSW certification in the state of Kentucky and LSW certification in the state of Indiana. As a licensed Social Worker, Jen provides guidance and oversight to the agency’s adoption program.

ADOPTION SERVICES SUPPORT STAFF

Emily received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. She has served in multiple social service settings since graduation, including a food pantry and homeless shelter. Emily joined the Childplace team in May of 2018 as an administrative assistant in the counseling office. She transitioned to her current role in foster care in 2020 to She transitioned to her current role in adoption in 2020.

LICENSING SPECIALIST

Kenzie received her MSSW from the University of Louisville and is licensed in the state of Indiana as a clinical social worker. Following her graduate studies, she served in the foster care and adoption program at Childplace for six years and returned to Childplace in early 2023 as a home study practitioner. She provides training and assessment services to families in the foster care and adoption programs to promote permanency and effective care for children.