Adoption

Ashley Kaelin joins the team as the Foster Care and Adoption Program Supervisor, bringing over 15 years of experience in child welfare at both state and federal levels. With a Master of Social Work from Indiana University, Ashley has dedicated her career to strengthening systems that serve children and families, with a particular focus on permanency, safety, and systemic improvement. She is passionate about fostering a culture where every team member feels safe, valued, and empowered to contribute to continuous quality improvement and strategic innovation. Ashley believes that meaningful change happens when diverse voices are heard and collaborative solutions are embraced.

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 roles in foster care & adoption in 2020. 

Ellen received her Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communications from Boyce College in Louisville, KY. She has several years of formal and informal experience in childcare and is excited to continue caring for the needs of children and their families in a new capacity. Ellen joined the Childplace team in January of 2025 and aids the foster care department in foster family recruitment as well as assisting with agency wide marketing efforts.