Face It

Peace Hospital - Open House and Networking
2024-08-01 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Meet with staff and learn more about our innovative programs and services. Light refreshments will be served. Bring your business cards and advertising materials with you to share with staff and participants.
RSVP by July 26 to Lisa Prewitt at Lisa.Prewitt@UofLHealth.org

Seven Counties - Winners For Wellness
2024-07-20 11:00 - 16:00 | California Community Center, 1600 St. Catherine Street, Louisville, KY, 40210, United States
Winners For Wellness
A community-wide festival celebrating Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Mental Health Month. Secure your spot for Winners for Wellness. Register.
When: Saturday, 7/20/2024 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: The California Community Center @ 1600 St Catherine St, Louisville, KY 40210

Curiosity Club
2024-07-10 12:00 - 13:30 | UK Center on Trauma and Children, 3470 Blazer Parkway, Suite 100, Lexington, KY, 40509, United States
Join the next Curiosity Club meeting on Wednesday, July 10th at 12:00 PM. Dr. Ginny Sprang, UK Professor and Executive Director at the Center on Trauma and Children, will present new research and lead a discussion on how champions can bring trauma informed strategies to bear to positively impact the well-being of the workforce and the children and families they serve. Social Work CEU’s available. Register.

Date: Wednesday July 10
Time: 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Location: The University of Kentucky Center on Trauma and Children

LIBA - Buy Local Fair
2024-06-08 11:00 - 17:00
The Buy Local Fair features local and independent businesses, including food and drink vendors, artists and makers, services and more! Thanks to our sponsors for making it all possible. Free Admission! Learn more.
Lynn Family Stadium Fan Zone – 350 Adams St.
Entrance By Purple Lot, Event in Fan Zone
Onsite stadium parking in Purple Lot: $15/carload. (Stadium accepts credit/debit only for parking. A portion of parking fees will be donated to LIBA and our Buy Local/Keep Louisville Weird campaigns.)
Bicycles park free at racks. Carpooling encouraged.
Event is ADA accessible. Service animals only, sorry no pets.

Mind In The Making - Week 8
2024-05-23 10:00 - 11:30
Mind in the Making Week 8 – Self-Directed/Engaged Learning
May 23, 2024
10-11:30 am ET
By setting goals and strategies for learning, children become attuned and better prepared to change as the world changes.
Register.

PCAK - Abusive Head Trauma TOT
2024-05-23 08:00 - 17:00
Join Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky for their Abusive Head Trauma Training of the Trainer on April 23, 2024. Due to the nature of training content, high demand, and limited availability, we are asking interested trainers to complete this electronic application. Completion of this application does not guarantee participation. PCAK staff will be in contact with you regarding your application status: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B36FMRJ

Mind In The Making - Week 7
2024-05-16 10:00 - 11:30
Mind in the Making Week 7 – Taking on Challenges
May 16, 2024
10-11:30 am ET
Children who take on challenges instead of avoiding or simply coping with them achieve better in school and in life.
Register.

Barren Heights - Women's Picnic
2024-05-11 11:30 - 14:00
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Tom Sawyer Park
Address: 2201 Lakeland Rd, Louisville, KY 40241
Fresh air and a chat with friends! What better way to spend a Saturday than with a picnic in the sunshine? Lunch will be provided. This event is free to mothers of children with disabilities and is presented in partnership by Barren Heights and Critically Loved. Complete the form below to join us for this fun event! NOTE: This is a child-free event for adults only. No childcare will be provided.
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Steam Exchange Community Arts Center - Feminist Fashion Show & Family Night
2024-05-09 18:00 - 20:00
Join Steam Exchange on May 9th for their Feminist Fashion Show & Family Night.
6PM – 8PM
714 South Clay Street, Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky
6pm-6:20pm- Welcome Families, Friends and Community Members. Intro to event –
the importance of social connection in supporting our youth and their families. Inviting
families to connect with each other if their have not already. All are invited to enjoy
refreshments, conversation and youth artwork on display
6:20-7pm – Feminist Fashion Show – youth model feminist inspired screen print designs they have made. Dream
Exchange dance team performs the original dance they coreographed and shows off
costumes they designed and sewed. Badge Ceremony for all Steam Exchange scouts,
celebrating their accomplishments throughout the school year.
7pm-8pm – Youth, family and community dance party!

Mind In The Making - Week 6
2024-05-09 10:00 - 11:30
Mind in the Making Week 6 – Critical Thinking
May 9, 2024
10-11:30 am ET
This skill helps children analyze and evaluate information to guide their beliefs, decisions and actions. Children need critical thinking to make sense of the world around them and to solve problems.
Register.

Mind In The Making - Week 5
2024-05-02 10:00 - 11:30
Mind in the Making Week 5 – Making Connections
May 2, 2024
10-11:30 am ET
This Life Skill is at the heart of learning: figuring out what’s the same, what’s different, and sorting them into categories.
Register.

Face It - A Decade of Difference and Inspiring Action Ahead
2024-04-30 14:00 - 16:00
Face It Partners, join the Kosair for Kids Face It Movement on Tuesday, April 30 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Kosair Shrine Center (4120 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218).
Statewide partners and other caring community members are invited to celebrate Face It’s impact over the past decade and to inspire action to face the challenges ahead. During a brief program beginning at 2:30 PM, we will look back at the progress made and discuss the cornerstones of keeping kids safe as we move forward to deepen action. There will be opportunities before and after the program to connect with fellow Face It partners and other attendees.
Light appetizers and refreshments will be provided. Partners are encouraged to wear their organization’s attire.
Partners are encouraged to bring a person who is not already connected with Face It, who could be an unexpected ally or partner in preventing child maltreatment. Register.

LIBA Lunch 'N Learn + Face It - Child Abuse Prevention Month: Your Role in Keeping Kids Safe
2024-04-25 12:00 - 12:30
Every adult can play a role in keeping kids safe and supporting families in their ability to thrive. Join LIBA member, Kosair for Kids Face It Movement, to learn more about the Face It campaign, child maltreatment prevention strategies as a business and caring community member, and about available child abuse prevention and bystander awareness trainings. All that and more from Dr. Shannon Moody, Kentucky Youth Advocates’ lead on the Face It Movement.
Thursday, April 25
12 – 12:30 PM ET
Register for Zoom information

Mind In The Making - Week 4
2024-04-25 10:00 - 11:30
Mind in the Making Week 4 – Communicating
April 25, 2024
10-11:30 am ET
Much more than understanding language, reading, writing and speaking, communicating is the skill of determining what one wants to communicate and realizing how it will be understood by others.
Register.

ECHO - 2024 Pancakes & Pinwheels Awards Breakfast
2024-04-25 08:00 - 09:30
Join us on Thursday April 25 from 8AM-9:30AM at the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport as we gather friends together to learn about ways we can partner and combat child abuse and prevent any victimization to a child.

While our event is open to the public free of charge, we hope you’ll consider making a donation. This fundraiser helps us to continue to provide education & training at no cost to the children and families of Metro Louisville. We’re asking for your support in keeping our children safe from child abuse. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-pancakes-pinwheels-awards-breakfast-tickets-825125712217

Face It - Curiosity Club
2024-04-24 14:00 - 15:30
The Kosair for Kids Face It Movement is hosting the next Curiosity Club meeting on Wednesday, April 24th at 2:00pm. The Curiosity Club is open to anyone interested in learning more about issues related to child maltreatment; discussing the latest research, data findings, and ways to apply what’s been learned to your work; and networking with like-minded people.

Join us as Dr. Melissa Currie presents and leads a discussion on the challenges in court with prosecuting pediatric abusive head trauma cases.
Date: Wednesday April 24
Time: 2:00 – 3:30
Location: Kosair for Kids (982 Eastern Parkway)
Register
Melissa Currie, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified child abuse pediatrician, the Kosair for Kids Professor and Endowed Chair for Pediatric Forensic Medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, the Medical Director and Chief of Norton Children’s Pediatric Protection Specialists, and a founding member of the Face It Movement.

CCC Trail of Hope Regional Network - Free training
2024-04-24 09:00 - 16:00
CCC Trail of Hope Regional Network is having a free training April 24th 9am to 4pm at the Hardin County Extension Office (111 Opportunity Way Elizabethtown, KY). A light breakfast and lunch will be served.
Registration is required. Please email if you are attending: Emily Keely at Emily.keely@ky.gov

PCAK - One Day Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Summit
2024-04-24 09:00 - 16:00
Join Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky on April 24th from 9 AM EST-4 PM EST for their ‘One Day Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Summit.’ Learn more and register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NY6JT9D

Face It - The Art of Healing 2024
2024-04-23 17:30 - 20:30
Join us on Tuesday April 23, 2024 for The Art of Healing from 5:30-8:30 PM at Ice House (226 E Washington St. Louisville, KY.)
The deep-rooted effects of childhood abuse impact our communities and those we love. Local artists will showcase how creative expression aids in healing. Interactive stations will demonstrate connecting mind and body, supporting survivors, and building community resilience through art, music, and movement,
This is a free event with refreshments and light snacks provided. Due to the sensitive nature, this event is recommended for adults and teens ages 13 and up. Funded in part by Fund For The Arts. *This event will not be providing art therapy but will be demonstrating various modalities that other people have found helpful in their healing journeys.*
For more information please contact Debbie Abreu at dabreu@kyyouth.org.
Register here.
5:00-5:15 pm – Doors Open
5:30 – 6:00 pm – Program with performances from local artists *Begins promptly at 5:30pm
6:00 – 7:30 pm – Attendees will have the opportunity to experience their choice of 13 interactive stations, including a variety of visual arts activities, dance, music, theatre, group drumming, and yoga

Free parking available
Humana Waterside Garage
201 N Brook St.
Louisville, KY 40202
*Please park at the parking garage directly across from the venue, and enter at either entrance on Brook Street or Floyd Street. Simply pull up to the parking garage, and the arms will raise as it is free to the public. There is also street parking available.

Side by Side Studio - Build-A-Worm Farm Earth Day Extravaganza
2024-04-21 14:00 - 16:00
Come celebrate Earth Day on Sunday April 21st between 2pm and 4pm! We’ll be honoring one of Earths most beloved creatures, the mighty worm! You will get everything you need to build your own family worm farm then you get to hunt for your own worms! But watch out, you might get dirty! While donations are always appreciated, we are grateful to Face-it for sponsoring this event and helping us keep our events accessible to all.

2528 Frankfort Ave., Louisville KY 40206

South Jefferson Neighborhood Place & Fairdale High School - Community Resource Event
2024-04-18 13:00 - 18:00
South Jefferson Neighborhood Place and Fairdale High School are joining together to bring as many community resources as possible together in one place so youth and families can Get Information and Get Connected to agencies that can assist with basic needs and essentials that each family may experience.
Get Sourced – Thursday, April 18 from 1:00 – 3:00 for Fairdale students and 4:00 – 6:00 for parents and community.
1000 Neighborhood Place Fairdale, KY 40118

Kosair For Kids - Child Abuse Prevention Luncheon
2024-04-18 11:30 - 13:30
Keynote Speaker: University of Kentucky Head Basketball Coach, John Calipari

Location: Mellwood Art Center
Parking: Free
Join us to learn how you can support our game plan to end child abuse and neglect in Kentucky. One in 81 Kentucky children is a victim of child abuse or neglect. That is nearly 1 and a half times the national average. Help us end this epidemic by attending or sponsoring the Kosair for Kids Child Abuse Prevention Luncheon.
For more information, contact Jason Wilson: 502-814-9884 or jwilson@kosair.org Learn more and register: https://www.kosair.org/events/child-abuse-prevention-luncheon

Mind In The Making - Week 3
2024-04-18 11:00 - 12:30
Mind in the Making Week 3 – Perspective Taking
April 18, 2024
10-11:30 am ET
This week we will focus on understanding what others think and feel, and help form the basis for children’s understanding of the intentions of parents, teachers and friends.
Register.

Face It - Lunch & Learn: When Help is Hard
2024-04-17 12:00 - 13:00
Join Dr. Darlene Davis Goodwine on April 17 at 12 PM for a virtual Lunch and Learn.

Parenting can be full of joy and also chaos. It can be tough and that’s OK. We all need help, it’s a normal part of life. Seeking help can also be hard and this conversation aims to provide real tools to make it easier. As a parent, professional or both we can both offer help and ask for help. A panel will discuss why help is so important, what barriers get in the way of receiving or seeking help, and how to encourage parents to get that help.
Goals
By the end of this training, participants will have a better understanding of:

Barriers to help seeking
Barriers to receiving help
Actionable ways to connect and offer support
​​​​​​​Actionable ways an organization or an individual can build relationships and offer help

Social Work CEUs available. Register.

Yes Arts - Kids Adventure Day
2024-04-13 15:00 - 18:00
Come hang out with us during our Kids’ Adventure Day at Yes Arts. There will be a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, ice cream from Hoggy’s, food from Main Street Diner, bubble station, lots of games and more.
Parents will also be able to get a Kid ID made for their children. The IDs are produced by the County Judge/Executive’s office and coordinated through the Frankfort Police Department.
You will get to check out vehicles from both the city fire and police department.
In addition, you will be able to get information about from nonprofit organizations like Just Say Yes and Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation.
The event will take place in the two city lots at Yes Arts with street closure.
Please check back for updates and any new activities that might be added.
We hope to see you there. 317 W 2nd Street, Frankfort.

Seven Counties - Kids Expo
2024-04-13 12:00 - 14:00
Join Seven Counties Services for a Kid’s Expo on April 13th! From 12:00 – 2:00 PM, they’ll be joined by JCPS, Community Collaboration for Children, Stage One, Peace Hospital, Humana, and Face It for fun & creative outdoor activities.

All families are welcome to enjoy outdoor activities, carnivals, interactive games, resources, door prizes, free food, and more! Hope to see you there. Register.

UofL Peace Hospital - 11th Annual Supporting Families Summit
2024-04-13 08:30 - 15:00
Check out the schedule for the Supporting Families Summit
8:30am-9am Breakfast and Welcome
9:15am-10:45am Suicide Prevention
11am-noon Connection Between Intimate Partner Violence and Child Maltreatment
Lunch
12:45am-2:30pm Tough Talks: Fentanyl Awareness
3:00pm Dismiss
To register for this event please email your contact information to :
cccregionalnetworks@gmail.com
960 Red House Road Richmond, Ky. 40475

Mountain Comprehensive Care - Stand Up for a Brighter Tomorrow
2024-04-12 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for the 23rd Annual Stand Up for a Brighter Tomorrow Conference in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on April 12, 2024! 8am. Doors open at 7:45am.
Stand Up for a Brighter Tomorrow is an annual Behavioral Health Conference on the emotional well-being of children, adolescents and young adults. This Conference benefits professionals, parents and others interested in increasing their knowledge about sexual assault and/or interpersonal violence and emotional and/or behavioral disorders found in children, adolescents and young adults.
Register no later than March 27, 2024.
Workshops include: Domestic Minor Familial Sex Trafficking; Behavioral Health Care is Health Care: Using Integrated Care to Address Holistic Health Needs and Trauma’s Impact; and Invisible Injuries: Traumatic Brain Injury, Strangulation, and Violence.
CEU credits are approved for all workshops by the Kentucky Board of Social Work and Licensed Professional Board of Counselors, the Kentucky Board of Examiners in Psychology, and are pending by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. Attendees must attend an entire workshop and complete a written evaluation to receive CEUs.
This conference is hosted by Mountain Comprehensive Care Center’s Healing Program for Survivors of Sexual Assault & Interpersonal Violence. Funded in whole or part with public funds.
Learn more about the workshops and register: standup2024.eventbrite.com/

Critically Loved - Special Needs Mom's Night Out
2024-04-11 18:00 - 21:00
Special needs moms are invited to come have an evening of pampering, education,
encouragement and opportunity to connect with others walking a similar path for
organic support. Moms will be provided dinner, dessert, spa room, crafts and
professional chair massages.
April 11 6-9PM
5001 S. Hurstbourne Lane, Louisville, KY

Mind In The Making - Week 2
2024-04-11 10:00 - 11:30
Mind in the Making Week 2 – Focus and Self-Control
April 11, 2024
10-11:30 am ET
Children need this skill to achieve goals, especially in a world filled with distractions and information overload.
Register.
