Local Adoption Contacts

Often working behind the scenes, adoption consultants do some of the most critical work of Indiana Adoption Program. They collaborate with a child’s team to identify the right family for a child, and assist with preparing the child or sibling group for the transition into a forever family. Adoption consultants also serve as a key contact for prospective adoptive families, and assist with answering questions, scheduling training courses, and shepherding the families through the home study and recommendation process.

Family Consultants

Please note: Jillian Williams is out of the office until April 17, 2023. During this time, Sarah Moyer can address questions or concerns for Regions 7 & 11. You can reach Sarah at:

(574) 780-5572

sarah.moyer@dcs.in.gov

Chad Shewman (Regions 9 & 10)

(317) 670-7432

chad.shewman@dcs.in.gov

Heather Click (Regions 12, 14, 15, & 18)

(812) 593-2763

shannon.click@dcs.in.gov

Brenda Stoner (Regions 8, 13, 16, & 17)

(812) 582-9231

brenda.stoner@dcs.in.gov

Child Consultants

Ivraline Applewhite (Region 1)

(219) 250-9057

ivraline.applewhite@dcs.in.gov

Michelle Nell (Regions 2 & 3)

(219) 851-3174

michelle.nell@dcs.in.gov

Ashley Dicke (Region 4)

(260) 414-2095

ashley.dicke@dcs.in.gov

Carrie Snider (Regions 5 & 6)

(765) 412-1830

carrie.snider@dcs.in.gov

Dawn Kunkler (Region 7)

(765) 509-0861

dawn.kunkler@dcs.in.gov

Jenna Hay (Region 8)

(812) 564-8077

jenna.hay@dcs.in.gov

Amanda Brown (Region 9)

(765) 653-9780

amanda.brown@dcs.in.gov

Ann Arvidson (Region 10)

(765) 422-8338

ann.arvidson@dcs.in.gov

Steve Oetting (Region 11)

(765) 639-8622

stephen.oetting@dcs.in.gov

Jennifer Carroll (Regions 12 & 15)

(812) 216-1936

jennifer.carroll@dcs.in.gov

Denise Donaldson (Regions 13 & 14)

(812) 564-1834

denise.donaldson@dcs.in.gov

Jodi Straus (Regions 16 & 17)

(812) 459-0773

jodi.straus@dcs.in.gov

Brittany Meagher (Region 18)

(812) 569-3540

brittany.meagher@dcs.in.gov

Family Consultants

Jackie Jennings (Regions 1, 2, & 5)

(219) 863-0388

jacqueline.jennings@dcs.in.gov

Sarah Moyer (Regions 3, 4, & 6)

(574) 780-5572

sarah.moyer@dcs.in.gov

Jillian Williams (Regions 7 & 11)

(260) 415-4383

jillian.williams@dcs.in.gov