ASK Team Members

ASKJeffersonCo@gmail.com

502-812-2722 – Amanda
502-812-2723 – Tim

“Our favorite part of being involved with the ASK program has been finding out about so many amazing resources and sharing those with other foster/adoptive parents.”

• Began Fostering: 2014
• Adoptive Parent: Yes
• Children: 6
• ASK Years of Service: 2
• Hobbies: Movies in the backyard
• Family Favorites: Traveling, games, swimming

ASKAngelaJamison@gmail.com

859-816-0513

“Make connections and ask for help when you need it—that is the best advice I feel new foster families need to hear.”

• Began Fostering: 2008
• Adoptive Parent: Yes
• Children: 4
• ASK Years of Service: 1.5
• Hobbies: Reading, writing, blogging
• Family Favorites: Outdoor adventures, movie nights

ASKTwoRiversNorth@gmail.com

606-278-0209 – Antoine
270-316-6372 – Jeremiah

“Providing and receiving encouragement and support is the best part of serving ASK.”

• Began Fostering: 2016
• Adoptive Parent: Yes
• Children: 6
• ASK Years of Service: 2.5
• Hobbies: Running, customizing wrestling figures
• Family Favorites: Swimming in our pool

ASKChristySpears@gmail.com

270-933-2165

“It feels great to be involved, even in a small way, in someone’s foster/adoptive journey.”

• Began Fostering: 2007
• Adoptive Parent: Yes
• Children: 8
• ASK Years of Service: 1
• Hobbies: Reading, trail walking, gardening
• Family Favorites: Swimming, games, movie nights

ASKNortheastern@gmail.com

606-356-1360

“The friendships and connections I’ve made has definitely been one of the best outcomes from serving ASK.”

• Began Fostering: 2009
• Adoptive Parent: Yes
• Children: 5
• ASK Years of Service: 4.5
• Hobbies: Being outdoors
• Family Favorites: Movies, ice cream dates, puzzles

ASKEasternMountain@gmail.com

606-233-1395

“The best advice I can give a new foster/adoptive parent is to seek out a support system, so when questions arise (and they will), problems occur, or you feel defeated, you will have someone to talk to.”

• Began Fostering: 1989
• Adoptive Parent: Yes
• Children: 3
• ASK Years of Service: 7
• Hobbies: Reading, listening to music, crocheting
• Family Favorites: Anything outdoors

ASKHollyCarter@gmail.com

859-401-2751

“The best advice I can offer to new foster parents is to build a relationship with the biological family if at all possible—this benefits everyone but most importantly, the child or children.”

• Began Fostering: 2014
• Adoptive Parent: Yes
• Children: 5
• ASK Years of Service: 1
• Hobbies: Reading
• Family Favorites: Road trips and state parks

ASKSaltRiverTrail@gmail.com

270-268-0734

“The most rewarding part of ASK is meeting so many amazing parents who love and support children through the toughest of times.”

• Began Fostering: 1986
• Adoptive Parent: Yes
• Children: 6
• ASK Years of Service:  18
• Hobbies: church outreach, crafting
• Family Favorites: Sunday dinners, travel

ASKLexington@gmail.com

859-948-8490

“My favorite part of serving ASK is connecting with so many people and acquiring the knowledge and wisdom of those who have been caring for children for decades.”

• Began Fostering: 2012
• Adoptive Parent: Yes
• Children: 4
• ASK Years of Service: 2
• Hobbies: Reading, meeting up with friends, coffee lover
• Family Favorites: Movies, games, travel

ASKCumberlandEast@gmail.com

606-304-5669

 

“I believe the best part of ASK is that it is continually evolving in order to meet the needs of foster and adoptive families.”

• Began Fostering: 2007
• Adoptive Parent: Yes
• Children: 4
• ASK Years of Service: 2
• Personal Hobbies: Reading, cooking, entertaining
• Family Favorites: Travel

ASKCumberlandWest@gmail.com

606-303-3241

 

“My favorite part of ASK is bringing seasoned foster/ adoptive parents and new FAPs together to discuss issues or challenges they may be facing and to support one another.”

• Began Fostering: 2013
• Adoptive Parent: Yes
• Children: 4
• ASK Years of Service: 3
• Personal Hobbies: Scrapbooking and reading
• Family Favorites: Fishing, hunting, outdoors

ASKLakesEast@gmail.com

270-704-1953

 

“The biggest reward from being part of ASK is supporting and helping parents, which in turn helps the children.”

• Began Fostering: 1996
• Adoptive Parent: Yes
• Children: 6
• ASK Years of Service: 17
• Hobbies: Gardening and chasing grand-babies
• Family Favorites: Spending time on our houseboat