At Haven Adoptions & Family Services, our dedicated team is committed to supporting families and children throughout every step of their journey. With decades of combined experience in adoption and family services, our compassionate professionals bring knowledge, expertise, and a genuine passion for helping children and families grow and thrive.
Haven has a shared passion for adoption and a solid reputation in the adoption field. They are known for the highest level of personal service, support for clients and kindness and compassion for all those going through the process of adoption. They came together to create an adoption agency to provide hope and a fresh start to all families they work with. To better lives. To make a change in the world of adoption. To educate the community. To be involved. To make a difference.
Co-Founder, Executive Director
Kelly first discovered her passion for social work while volunteering with Covenant House’s homeless youth shelter in Washington, D.C. This formative experience forged the path for what would become her life’s focus: helping others. Kelly earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Villanova University in 1999 and spent the next decade working with children in residential treatment facilities and multiple schools. These career experiences ultimately led Kelly into adoption services, where she advanced from Case Manager to Supervisor before founding Haven Adoptions in 2014. Over the years, Kelly has become an expert in child welfare services, including adoption and foster care. She has helped expectant parents navigate difficult choices, has guided adoptive parents as they grow their families, aided foster parents through the challenges of foster care, and has supported countless children on their path to permanency through reunification and adoption. She is highly respected in the adoption and foster care communities and serves Haven well, both as a strong leader and as a dedicated advocate.
Kelly is a certified trauma competent professional. She lives in Ambler, PA with her three children.
“After playing many different roles in social work, I have found where I belong in the fields of adoption and foster care. It is truly a blessing to love what you do, and I am so thankful to be a part of the foster care and adoption process for each and every one of our families.”
Co-Founder, Director of Family Services
From a young age, Sarah envisioned a career working with children. She studied Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State University before beginning her social work career at a residential treatment facility for children. After earning her Master’s in Education from Chestnut Hill College, Sarah spent six years teaching before ultimately returning to social services. She worked for a small adoption agency before co-founding Haven Adoptions & Family Services in 2014. Sarah’s passion for helping children has remained a guiding force throughout her career. Her warm and inviting nature allows her to build strong, meaningful connections with families. She has supported countless adoptive families realize their dream of parenthood and feels lucky every day to work with the incredible Haven team to make dreams come true.
Sarah lives in Wyndmoor, PA with her husband, three children, and her beloved bulldog, Chuck.
“There are many adoptive parents who start the adoption process because they want to complete their family. Being a part of that process is incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. My passion for adoption stems from my experience and love of social work and education. Adoption allows me to continue to connect with so many wonderful families and children.”
Assistant Director of Development
Alana holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Loyola University and a master’s degree in Secondary Education from St. Joseph’s University. She worked as a high school English teacher before taking a hiatus to raise her family. Alana first joined the Haven team in 2023 as a home study contractor, and her role has expanded to now include Assistant Director of Development.
Lead Foster Care Case Manager
Barb brings over 30 years of behavioral health experience to Haven Adoptions & Family Services, including a focus on both crisis intervention and substance use disorder. She holds a Master of Social Work from Widener University. Before joining Haven, Barb worked with a Pennsylvania agency focused on international adoptions. In 2022, she joined the Haven team as a foster care case manager and in 2025 became Haven’s Placement Coordinator for foster care.
Foster Care Case Manager
Brielle has been serving others in the field of social work for over ten years. Before coming to Haven, she worked at several non-profit agencies that offer professional services to children, youth, and families. Brielle then served as a caseworker for Bucks County Children & Youth. In 2025, she joined the Haven team as a foster care case manager. Brielle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Millersville University.
Director of Development
Carolyn graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. She worked for a Philadelphia-based organization supporting emerging businesses before transitioning to a marketing position as the Assistant Director of Geographic Marketing for a globally recognized accounting firm. After pausing her professional career to raise her children, Carolyn first joined Haven as Administrative Coordinator in 2022. She now serves as both Haven’s Director of Development and a case manager.
Foster Care Case Manager
Donna joined the Haven Adoptions & Family Services team in 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Temple University. Her career in social service began with a focus on adult mental health. After pausing her professional life to raise her family, Donna returned to social work as a Behavioral Health Technician, serving children in both school and home settings. In 2020, she shifted her focus to foster care, where she continues today as a foster care case manager and SWAN Child Prep specialist.
Lead Adoption Case Manager
Kayla has been advocating for children and families for the entirety of her professional career. She joined Haven’s team in 2015 after spending five years working as an adoption case manager for another local agency. As Haven’s Lead Adoption Case Manager for over ten years, Kayla works closely with biological parents to make sure they receive the support and care they need throughout their entire adoption process. Her professional credentials and certifications include: Post-Permanency Mediator; PA Act 101 Authorized Representative; PA Certified Domestic Violence Advocate; and Mental Health First Aid Certified.
Adoption Case Manager
Kelli joined the Haven team in 2026, bringing with her decades of experience supporting Pennsylvania’s children and families. Her past professional roles include foster care case worker, adoption supervisor, coordinator of international adoption program, general protective services supervisor for DHS-identified at-risk children, and refugee resettlement. Most recently, Kelli worked as a case worker with Bucks County Children and Youth in their Permanency Division and in their General Protective Services for Older Children Division. Kelli has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Social Work from Smith College.
Home Study Coordinator
Kristen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience in the field of adoption. She began her career in clinical private practice before joining the Haven team in 2019. Kristen first worked as an Adoptive Parent Case Manager for Haven before transitioning to her current role of Home Study Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and a Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of Maryland.
Foster Care and SWAN Case Manager
Kristin brings an extensive background in foster care and SWAN services to her work at Haven Adoptions & Family Services. Prior to joining the Haven team, Kristin spent seven years as a foster care and SWAN permanency specialist. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Lancaster Bible College. Adopted through foster care as a child, Kristin brings a unique personal connection to her work and the families she serves.
Director of SWAN Services
Meghann began her career at the Department of Veterans Affairs before transitioning into behavioral health. After earning her Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology (with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy) from LaSalle University, Meghann provided outpatient therapy for children, adults, and families at a community mental health center. Shifting her professional focus to adoption services, Meghann joined Haven in 2014 as an Adoption Case Manager. She then took on the role of Haven’s Home Study Coordinator in 2021. In 2023, she became Haven’s SWAN Permanency Coordinator and in 2025 the Director of SWAN Services. Meghann works in tandem with the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) to provide services to children and families on their journey to permanency.
Business Manager
Meredith holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Government & Law and in Business & Economics from Lafayette College. She also has her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law. She practiced law for almost a decade before taking time off to raise her children and volunteer in leadership roles in her community. Meredith joined Haven in 2026 as Business Manager, overseeing Haven’s backend operations for the agency.
Executive Assistant
Tori first joined Haven Adoptions & Family Services as a college intern. After completing her internship, Tori graduated from Gwynedd Mercy University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services. She rejoined Haven as a foster care and adoption case manager. Over the years, Tori transitioned into more administrative work and into her current position of Executive Assistant, supporting our Executive Director and keeping the day-to-day business operations running smoothly.
Haven Adoptions & Family Services is proud to work with incredible case managers across Pennsylvania who support our families and the Haven mission:
Alaina Mitros Greer Hockemeier
Christina Barlow Liz Lee
Christina Glackin Marnie Siebach
Debra Mosko Tara Hamilton-Fay
Erika Schmitt Teresa Garrity
