Healing TREE - Silk Screening + Workshop
2023-01-01 - 2023-12-15
Healing TREE hosts workshops for high schoolers, college students and community members on the most insidious red flags of abuse and trauma, built around their short film Silk.

Healing TREE’s short film Silk, and accompanying workshop with guided discussion, illustrate, educate on and explore the most insidious forms of abuse and trauma. Silk stars mainstream talent, and was an Official Selection at an Academy Award Qualifying Film Festival. It engages high schoolers, college students and community members to have an open conversation about these important but often undiscussed topics. Pre and post engagement assessments ensure that folks walk away far better equipped to heal from the aftermath of what too many may have faced and to prevent themselves and others from being victimized by, or perpetrating, abusive situations in the future. These screenings and workshops have had incredibly positive results as evidenced by the pre and post surveys, showing a highly significant increase in understanding of the topic and a virtually equal number of survivor and perpetrator self-identification.

For more info visit: healingtreenonprofit.org/silk.
Contact info@healingtreenonprofit.org with questions and to claim your workshop.

Love in Action, Valentine's Day Fundraiser
2023-01-12 08:00 - 2023-02-14 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Celebrate that special someone in your life while letting your money take action against child abuse!
Do you work or live within the Bowling Green City limits? We’ll deliver your bundle(s) for free!
Claim your bundle HERE!

January Jamboree!
2023-01-16 17:30 - 19:00
Join our partners at the Sunshine Center for The January Jamboree!
A Carryout Dinner to Benefit The Sunshine Center
*In loving memory of Sally Everman
Monday, January 16, 2023
5:30-7:00pm
South Frankfort Presbyterian Church
224 Steele Street
Frankfort, KY
A $15 per meal contribution to the Sunshine Center would be appreciated. Kids eat free!
Price includes: A gourmet spaghetti dinner (the old family recipe), salad, garlic bread, and a dessert.
Carryout only. For reservations call 875-3495 or click the Reservations button to submit online.

Neighborhood House monthly Neighbor Night
2023-01-19 17:00 - 19:00
Join our partners at Neighborhood House for the monthly Neighbor Night every third Thursday of the month! Visit here for more information.

Elevate Your Voice Advocacy Workshop
2023-01-23 16:30 - 18:00
Elevate Your Voice Advocacy Workshop
Join True UP and the Journey to Success Kentucky team to learn more about policy advocacy and how you can ensure your voice is heard. For foster youth and Alumni ages 16 – 26.
Monday, January 23 from 4:30pm -6:00pm – REGISTER HERE!
Location: Fazoli’s On Hurstbourne
9433 Viking Ctr Dr, Louisville, KY 40222

Strengthening Families: Knowledge of Child Development
2023-01-24 18:30 - 20:30
Strengthening Families: Knowledge of Child Development
January 24, 2023 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Having accurate information about child development and an understanding of appropriate expectations for children’s behavior at every age helps parents see their children in a positive light and promotes their healthy development. Information can come from many sources, including family members as well as parent education classes, or even surfing the internet. Studies show information is most effective when it comes at the precise time parents need it to understand their own children. Parents who experienced harsh discipline or other negative childhood experiences may need extra help to change the parenting patterns they learned as children. Please join us to learn more about how you as an early childhood professional can support families for optimal outcomes for their family and community.
This is an online class.
Please register HERE!

Parenting Classes in Spanish and English
2023-01-25
The Center of Owensboro – Daviess Co., Inc. will be hosting Spanish and English parenting classes starting January 25

For more information:
Call (270) 684-3837
Visit us online at: TheCenterODC.org
Our mission is to provide caring connections for children and families in the Green River Area, to ensure that everyone has access to the resources and services they need to thrive.

Prep Webinar for Children's Advocacy Week
2023-02-01 10:00 - 11:00
Join Kentucky Youth Advocates as we discuss how to prepare for Children’s Advocacy Week, including an overview of events during the week and updates on key policies to discuss with legislators. Registration is required.
REGISTER for the Prep Webinar on February 1, 2023 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET.
The Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children is a coalition of committed agencies that are working together to make Kentucky a place with thriving communities, strong families, and successful kids. Stay tuned for the launch of the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children 2023 agenda.
If you are a teacher or with a youth-serving organization interested in bringing a group of students to the Capitol for the Rally for Kentucky Kids on February 8, 2023, contact Jami Garth.

Children's Advocacy Week!
2023-02-06 - 2023-02-10
We need you to ask elected officials to prioritize kids in the 2023 legislative session!
SAVE THE DATE for Children’s Advocacy Week, February 6 – 10, 2023
Children’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol began in 2004 as an effort to unite advocates from across the state to raise their voices on behalf of children’s safety, health, education, and economic well-being. Hundreds of advocates from counties across Kentucky gather at the Capitol in Frankfort every year to rally on behalf of children and to promote priorities on the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children agenda. Because one day is not enough for this important advocacy, we have shifted to Children’s Advocacy Week!

The Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children is a coalition of committed agencies that are working together to make Kentucky a place with thriving communities, strong families, and successful kids. Stay tuned for the launch of the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children 2023 agenda on December 7, 2022.
If you are a teacher or with a youth-serving organization interested in bringing a group of students to the Capitol for the Rally for Kentucky Kids on February 8, 2023, contact Jami Garth.
Join Kentucky Youth Advocates as we discuss how to prepare for Children’s Advocacy Week, including an overview of events during the week and updates on key policies to discuss with legislators. REGISTER for the Prep Webinar on February 1, 2023 at 10:00 – 11:00 AM ET.
For weekly updates check out the CAW blog here: https://kyyouth.org/updates-on-childrens-advocacy-week-2023/

Opioid Prevention in the Home and in the Community
2023-02-07 13:00 - 14:30
Our Face It partner, Operation Parent along with Captain Michael King from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will be highlighting what he has seen in the field regarding opioid addiction as well as sharing examples for what communities can do for opioid addiction prevention and recovery. He will also share resources that can be utilized by parents, schools, and communities. Register to watch live OR to get a recording of the webinar sent to you. Learning objectives: 1. Understand how parents can prevent opioid addictions. 2. Find ways and community resources to support the addicted. 3. Inspire hope by knowing about the resources that are out there for prevention and recovery.
February 7: Opioid Prevention in the Home and in the Community with Captain King of SAMHSA
Register HERE.

Teen Dating and Dating Violence
2023-02-14
February 14: Teen Dating and Dating Violence
(Registration not yet open)
Join Operation Parents mailing list here, to stay updated!

Peace For Parents: Love for Parents, Tips for Setting Healthy and Safe Boundaries
2023-02-15 16:00 - 17:00
Peace Hospital is inviting you to a FREE in-person event!
Love for Parents, Tips for Setting Healthy and Safe Boundaries on February 15th!
Parenting in this modern world can be a challenge.
Peace Hospital is here to help. Attend this educational seminar to learn more about anxiety and depression, managing stress and setting healthy boundaries. There will be time for questions and answers.
Location:
Olmsted Academy North
4530 Bellevue Avenue
Louisville, KY 40215
RSVP to: Gregory.Oerther@uoflhealth.org
In collaboration with the Olmstead North Middle School’s Youth Services Center. Light refreshments will be provided.

Bounce Coalition & Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky: Building Resilience
2023-02-16 18:00 - 2023-02-21 15:00
The Bounce Coalition and Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky are interested in learning more about the self-care and resilience-building needs of kinship families throughout Kentucky. We’ll be hosting brainstorming sessions to deepen our understanding and to help support curriculum that we’ll be developing to aid families.
Please register with an email that can receive the Zoom information and calendar invite.
We’ll meet virtually on:
– Thursday evening February 16th, 2023 at 6:00pm – 7:00pm EST and
– During the day on Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 at 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST
Register HERE!

Family & Children's Place - Lunch & Learn: Ensuring Happy Childhoods
2023-02-17 12:00 - 13:00
Lunch & Learn: Ensuring Happy Childhoods hosted by Family & Children’s Place
Jeffersonville Office
*must be comfortable with stairs
Friday, Feb. 17, 2023
12:00 p.m.
Louisville Office
Friday, Feb. 24, 2023
12:00 p.m.
For more information and to register visit here!

Aetna SKY Program: Trainings
2023-03-07 18:00 - 2023-03-14 12:00
The Aetna SKY Program hosts information sessions and trainings for parents, foster parents, kinship caregivers, professionals, and community advocates. Check out upcoming events via their News & Events page:

March 7 at 6 PM ET: Slow Cooking Class and Aetna Benefits Review. Register.
March 9 at 10 AM ET: SKY Overview for Providers. Tune in at the time of the event.
March 14 at 12 PM ET: Conversation on Autism Awareness. Register.

Risky Behavior Modification with Dr. Collier
2023-03-14
March 14: Risky Behavior Modification with Dr. Collier
(Registration not yet open)

Join Operation Parents mailing list here, to stay updated!

Peace for Parents: Helping Parents Manage Challenging Behaviors
2023-03-14 17:30 - 18:30
Peace Hospital is inviting you to a FREE in-person event!
Helping Parents Manage Challenging Behaviors
Learn about strategies to avoid and manage incidents of challenging behaviors in home and school settings. Prevention methods and effective interventions will be discussed. There will be time for questions and answers.
Speaker:
Thomas Peterson, MA, LPCC
Thomas Peterson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and has been working with families for the past 14 years. He has an interest in helping families understand how behaviors are formed and teaching them strategies that can assist in changing unwanted behaviors.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Greenwood Elementary School 5801 Greenwood Road, Louisville KY 40258
RSVP to: Gregory.Oerther@uoflhealth.org or 502-479-4266
Light refreshments will be provided.
Peace Hospital

Bounce Grand Rounds
2023-03-16 10:00 - 11:30
People impacted by trauma are often caught in webs of complexity that challenge the very systems designed to help them. Yet organizations often work in silos, even as the people they serve have needs requiring coordinated support. Bounce Grand Rounds is a forum designed to foster cross-sector collaboration and build a more resilient, trauma-informed community – while generating practical solutions.
Join us for a virtual learning opportunity on Thursday, March 16th, 2023 at 10:00am – 11:30am EST, to continue our Fall Grand Rounds discussion and focus on addressing secondary and vicarious trauma.
Bounce Grand Rounds is free and open to anyone interested in building a more connected, trauma-informed community.
Register HERE!

Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky: Data and Messaging Training
2023-03-22 10:00 - 11:30
The way we say things and how we say them matters, especially when using data. You’ve heard it said, “Kentucky ranks #1 in maltreatment,” but what does that really mean? As part of the upcoming launch of Lean On Me Kentucky, we are urging everyone to unite in evidence-informed messaging grounded in social norms science. Let’s unite in how we message prevention and data to others, including the media! Our collective voices are powerful, and we can use data to help propel our prevention message.
This training will provide a sneak peek of the upcoming Lean On Me Kentucky campaign, highlighting the importance of supporting families in our work to prevent maltreatment from ever occurring.
Thursday, March 22, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDT via ZOOM: Register here.

Kosair For Kids Hats On For Healing
2023-03-23 17:30 - 20:00
Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as you and your friends bid on 200+ new and gently used Derby hats and fascinators, all while helping children in need. Proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Fund at Kosair For Kids.

Details
Event: Hats On For Healing
Date: Thursday, March 23
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Olmsted (3701 Frankfort Avenue, 40207)
Parking: Free
Tickets: $40 per ticket
Click Here to Purchase Tickets

Family Nurturing Center's Blue Ribbon Ceremony
2023-03-24 11:30 - 13:00
Blue Ribbon Ceremony
Join Family Nurturing Center for their annual Blue Ribbon Ceremony to kick off April as Child Abuse Prevention Month!
Hosted by Tom Gill Chevrolet, guests will hear inspiring words from featured speaker and Family Nurturing Center board member Curtis Clemons, proclamations by government leaders, and tips on ways everyone can protect children and promote healthy families. The winner of the Children’s Art Contest will also be announced. The winner’s artwork will be displayed inside of Tank buses throughout the month of April. A light lunch and refreshments will be served.
Following the event, guests are invited to tie blue ribbons on the fence surrounding the dealership to represent children impacted by abuse and neglect. The ribbons will remain on the fence throughout the month of April.

Family Enrichment Center's Run & Walk for Children!
2023-03-24 17:00 - 2023-03-25 11:00
The Run & Walk for Children is FEC’s longest-running fundraising event and recently celebrated its 25th anniversary! This event features a half marathon, 5K run, 5K fun walk and a children’s 100 yard dash with proceeds directly benefiting FEC’s child abuse prevention programs.
Participants receive a finishers medal, race shirt, and an invitation to the pre-race Pasta Party held the Friday evening before the race.
Groups of 5 or more receive a 10% discount per person. Ask about a prepaid option or discount code here.
Register online or download our printable form today on FEC website!

FEAT of Louisville and Down Syndrome of Louisville Easter Eggstravaganza
2023-03-25 10:00 - 12:00
Join FEAT of Louisville and Down Syndrome of Louisville for our Easter Eggstravaganza. The Easter bunny will be out hiding eggs for the kids to hunt. There will also be a time to visit with the bunny and have your picture taken, make a craft and enjoy a snack. Be sure to stop by and visit our resource fair.
10:00am-11:30am face painting, meet the easter bunny, crafts, snacks 11:30 -egg hunt. Make sure to get your family registered HERE!

Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky's Child Abuse Prevention Month Kickoff at the Capitol
2023-03-27 10:00 - 12:00
Join PCAK for the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month 2023. Not only will this kick-off the month of April, but will officially launch the Lean On Me Kentucky Campaign and plant pinwheels outside the Capitol building.
This Campaign is movement geared towards elevating the importance of supporting ALL Kentucky families through positive connections and protective factors prior to abuse or neglect every occurring.
Contact PCAK, pcaky@pcaky.org for more information about Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Peace for Parents: Fostering Emotional Regulation in Children and Youth
2023-03-27 18:00 - 20:00
Peace Hospital is inviting you to a FREE in-person event!
Fostering Emotional Regulation in Children and Youth
Being a foster parent is hard. Many kids today struggle to regulate their emotions, leading to behavior outbursts that have a negative impact on the child’s relationships at home, school and with peers. Children in foster care have additional barriers that may make it difficult for them to regulate their emotions in effective ways. Attend this educational seminar to learn how emotional regulation develops and how caregivers can assist the youth in their care in developing healthy ways of expressing emotions. There will be time for questions and answers.
Speaker: David Houvenagle, LCSW
David Houvenagle is a licensed clinical social worker and has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with behavioral health and substance use disorders.
Monday, March 27, 2023
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph Children’s Home 2823 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
RSVP to: alicab@Sjkids.org
Light refreshments will be provided.
Peace Hospital

Family & Children’s Place Rally to End Child Abuse
2023-03-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Family & Children’s Place, 525 Zane Street, Louisville, KY, 40203
Location: Family & Children’s Place
525 Zane St, Louisville, KY 40203
Family & Children’s Place will kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month with a live rally on Thursday, March 30th at 10 AM EST, to talk about child abuse, violence, exploitation, neglect, and prevention, intervention, and restoration efforts for children and families in Louisville and Southern Indiana.

Wear Blue Day
2023-03-31

Pinwheel Planting for Child Abuse Prevention Month
2023-03-31 12:00 - 13:00
WEAR BLUE AND JOIN US AS WE SUPPORT CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION ON FRIDAY, MARCH 31 AT NOON!
WE’RE WORKING TO GROW A BETTER TOMORROW FOR ALL CHILDREN! HELP US ACHIEVE OUR GOALS AND PREVENT CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT! LEARN MORE ABOUT PREVENT CHILD ABUSE KENTUCKY AT PCAKY.ORG.
#CAPM2022 #GROWINGBETTERTOGETHER

Neighborhood Nest at Shawnee Library
2023-04-01 11:00 - 14:00
Neighborhood Nest at Shawnee Library 3914 West Broadway – Lousiville, KY 4o211
Welcome to the Neghborhood Nest, a preganacy and postpartim hub that provides FREE essential pregnancy, postpartum, infant anf early-childhood products to the community, inclusing diapers, wipes, formula, feminine care products, and more.
Participants will have access to maternal healthcare supporters, includinf Healthy Start, Healthy Babies Louisville, Baptist Health, Metro United Way, Play Cousins Collective, HANDS, Humana, and Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness.
Enjoy caregiver and parent-centric resources plus a storytime and K-5 activities!
Saturday, April 1st at 11:00am – 2:00pm
10AM Join us for a special baby storytime prior to the event
12PM Baptist Health presents Infant CPR/Choking Basics with Amanda Wilkinsm MSN, RNC, IBCLC
Call 502- 574-1722 for more information!

Strengthening Families: Social and Emotional Development
2023-04-05 18:30 - 20:30
4C’s Free Virtual Training for Early Childhood Professionals
Strengthening Families: Social and Emotional Development
This training will help you understand how to support children in learning how to positively interact with others, self-regulate their behaviors, and effectively communicate their feelings – all of which have positive impacts on their relationships with family members, other adults, and peers. Challenging behaviors or delayed development can create extra stress for families, so early identification and support for both parents and the child are critical to keeping children on track. It’s never easy to start these conversations, and it can be hard to find the right resources. Join 4-C to discover some talking points, local resources, and more! By the end of the session, you will feel more confident in understanding social-emotional development, and in your ability to refer families to needed resources as challenges arise.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Kosair Charities Face It Movement.
Notice: This is an online class. Please make sure you include a valid email address when registering and that you have internet and email access at the time of the training. This training will be conducted via Zoom, and you will be required to participate via video and audio through a computer, phone, or tablet.
Level 2 CDA 4 CC 6 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
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Register HERE!
