Adoption

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 15 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 & foster care programs.

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.