Team
Adoption STAR

Kelly Clifford, LCSW

Adoption Social Worker

Kelly Clifford is home study social worker who conducts home studies and post placement visits in the Western New York Area. She has a Master’s Degree from the University of Buffalo, and is licensed as a clinical social worker by the State of New York.

Kelly is a skilled and experienced social worker, having worked in hospital care management, where she provided guidance and support to birth mothers, and to prospective parents, and as a legal advocate within the Family Court System. After many years of addressing a myriad of the psychosocial issues that impact the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of people’s lives, she states that one of her job functions that has brought her much joy is adoption. Kelly is particularly passionate about the agency’s A-OK program, helping children find their forever homes.

Outside of work, Kelly enjoys the company of her family and friends, as well traveling and exploring new places. Kelly also takes advantage of everything that Western New York has to offer, enjoying the lake, parks, live music, theater, and the galleries.