Kathy Adams
Lawrenceburg,KY
Summary
Accomplished public policy professional skilled in written and oral communication with a strong background in child welfare and behavioral health. Extensive experience in analyzing laws and policies with a proven ability to influence impactful changes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Contractor
Children's Alliance
Frankfort, KY
01.2025 - Current
- Review proposed legislative bills and administrative regulations and offer alternative language, when needed.
- Draft legislative bills.
- Provide consultation on child welfare, behavioral health and Medicaid issues.
Director of Public Policy
Children's Alliance
Frankfort, KY
12.2011 - 12.2024
- Reviewed, analyzed, provided public comment on, and influenced changes to draft legislation, administrative regulations and the Private Child Care/Placing contract.
- Led cross-functional teams, including the Out-of-Home Care Council, to implement policy initiatives and solutions.
- Engaged with government officials to advocate for legislative and policy changes benefiting children and families.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders to build consensus on key policy issues affecting children and families.
- Prepared position papers identifying public policy issues, their impact on Children's Alliance members, and recommended actions.
Director of Care Management
Sunrise Children's Services
Mt. Washington, KY
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Supervised the Central Intake Department overseeing the management of child placement referrals, admissions, and discharge information.
- Expedited child placement referral review and placements acceptance with residential and foster care programs.
- Marketed agency services to child placement referral sources and educate referral representatives on agency programs.
Assistant Director of Protection and Permanency
Department of Community Based Services, CHFS
Frankfort, KY
07.2001 - 12.2008
- Supervised and provided technical support to the Out-of-Home Care Branch, Adoption Services Branch, and Quality Assurance and Policy Development Branch.
- Represented the Department in stakeholder meetings, public forums and on interdisciplinary councils.
- Reviewed and analyzed legislation, administrative regulations, program material, and policy and procedures pertinent to agency operations.
- Evaluated and synthesized data and reports to increase program efficiency and effectiveness.
- Responded to media inquiries, including interviews for print and broadcast materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12-1983
Skills
- Expertise in analyzing detailed written content
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Program leadership and coordination
- Strong decision-making abilities
Accomplishments
- Between 2014 and 2024, more than 425 regulations were reviewed, over 1400 comments were submitted, and a 72% success rate was attained, resulting in favorable changes to those regulations.
- Awarded the Champion for Children Award in 2024
- Received the Ambassador Award in 2022
Timeline
Private Contractor
Children's Alliance
01.2025 - Current
Director of Public Policy
Children's Alliance
12.2011 - 12.2024
Director of Care Management
Sunrise Children's Services
01.2009 - 08.2011
Assistant Director of Protection and Permanency
Department of Community Based Services, CHFS
07.2001 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Kentucky