Face It

CASA 101
2017-03-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2017-03-07 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | CASA of the River Region, 982 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY, United States
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the River Region pairs trained volunteers with abused or neglected children to advocate for their needs. Currently, more than 100 children in our community are waiting for a CASA to be their voice in court.
ROLE OF A CASA VOLUNTEER:

Volunteers get to know the child by meeting with them at least once a week.

Volunteers identify the child’s needs by gathering information from teachers, parents, service providers and other persons of support.

Volunteers report their observations and recommendations to the Judge in every court hearing involving the child.

Volunteers are the one, consistent adult present in the life of the child throughout their journey in family court.

Volunteers ensure children are in a safe home, receive proper medical care and have opportunities to be successful in school.

INFORMATION SESSIONS
To learn more, please join us for a CASA 101 information session. During the one-hour session, you will hear about the children our volunteers serve, the application process, the training and case support provided to each volunteer. You’ll also hear about other ways to support the CASA mission.
Please join us for an upcoming session – and feel free to bring a friend.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Register
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Register
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
1:00 pm to 2:00
Register

For more information, please contact Amanda Parmenter, Volunteer Coordinator at amanda@casarr.org or (502) 595-4911 x202.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Workshop
2017-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Layne Elementary School, 9831 East Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
This workshop will explain how ADHD impacts children beyond impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattentiveness. It is open to parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors and other concerned individuals. Get support, education and tools you need.
To register for this FREE seminar, please call Greg Oerther at 502.479.4266, or email at gregoryoerther@kentuckyonehealth.org.

"It Takes A Village" Keeping Kids Safe In Our Community
2017-03-14 08:00 - 2017-03-15 16:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Jefferson Community and Technical College, Health Science Building, 110 West Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join the Jefferson Network for Child Safety to kickoff April Child Abuse Prevention Month at the “It Takes a Village” Conference.
The conference is approved for Foster Care Training Hours and approved for FRYSCs.
Special Guest Speakers: Dr. Armon Perry and Rashaad Abdur-Rahman, LCSW
March 14 th & 15 th 2017, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Jefferson Community and Technical Colleg, Health Science Building, 110 W. Chestnut, Louisville, KY 40202
(Parking located in student lot between Broadway and Chestnut on 2 nd Street)

Find information on workshops and register HERE.

Managing Difficult Childhood Behaviors at Home and at School
2017-03-02 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Yates Elementary, 695 East New Circle Rd, Lexington, KY, 40505, United States
Learn about strategies to avoid incidents of challenging behaviors in home and school settings. Possible motives will be examined to assist caregivers in determining the most effective interventions. Preventative guidelines for arranging the home and school environments, setting expectations, and encouraging positive behaviors will be discussed. There will be time for questions.
Meal at 5:30PM, presentation beginning at 6PM.
To register for the FREE seminar, please call Lisa Prewitt at 502-432-2011, or email at lisaprewitt@kentuckyonehealth.org.

Managing Difficult Childhood Behaviors at Home and at School Workshop
2017-02-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Early Learning Village, 200 Larlan Avenue, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Learn about strategies to avoid incidents of challenging behaviors in home and school settings. Possible motives will be examined to assist caregivers in determining the most effective interventions. Preventative guidelines for arranging the home and school environments, setting expectations, and encouraging positive behaviors will be discussed. There will be time for questions.
To register for the FREE seminar, please call Lisa Prewitt at 502-432-2011, or email lisaprewitt@kentuckyonehealth.org.

Adolescent Drug Use and The Brain
2017-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Oldham Co Public Library, 308 Yager Ave, LaGrange, KY, 40031, United States
During adolescence, the body and brain are still developing. Drinking alcohol and other substance use during this critical developmental stage can lead to various issues including disrupted brain growth, learning difficulties, and substance abuse. Attend this seminar to learn more about how substance use affects the adolescent brain and what to do if someone you know is struggling.
Henry Fuqua has been practicing in the field of substance use for over 20 years. He is employed by Our Lady of Peace, a part of KentuckyOne Health, and he facilitates an After- School Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program located on the Oldham County High School Campus.
A light lunch will be provided.
Space is limited so please call Lisa Prewitt at 502.432.2011 to reserve a seat. She can also be reached by e-mail at lisaprewitt@kentuckyonehealth.org.

Tips for Preventing Your Teen from Engaging in Negative and Destructive Behavior Workshop
2017-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Kammerer Middle School, 7315 Wesboro Road, Louisville, KY, 40222, United States
This workshop will provide education about warning signs, triggers, finding motivation and encouraging change in adolescents.
Topics covered will include bullying, cutting, social media, substance abuse, etc.
To register for this FREE seminar, please call Greg Oerther at 502.479.4266, or email at gregoryoerther@kentuckyonehealth.org.

Children's Advocacy Day at the Capitol
2017-02-09 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Capitol Rotunda, 700 Capital Ave, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Nearly 1,000 youth and adults attended Children’s Advocacy Day in 2016, and the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children coalition of partners need you to help pack the rotunda and ask elected officials to prioritize kids in the 2017 legislative session. Join Kentucky Youth Advocates, Face It, and many other advocates on February 9, 2017 in Frankfort.
RSVP: 2017cad.eventbrite.com

Volunteer Sign Up with Y-NOW
2017-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | YMCA Safe Place Services, 2400 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY, 40217, United States
If you haven’t heard, Y-NOW is EXPANDING! And now is your chance to sign up to volunteer with the Spring Class!
In addition to the traditional 10-month class that has been offered every Fall, Y-NOW will offer an additional 10-month class every Spring – beginning this March.
The results have shown that Y-NOW works at providing young people the skills and support they need to find their voice, graduate high school, and live a full life outside of prison. Now, through this expansion, we’re able to reach more youth than ever before.
They need us. We need you.
Contact Sadie today about volunteering with Y-NOW at saschbacher@ymcalouisville.org. Or, attend the Volunteer Sign Up Event (and chili dinner!) on Thursday, January 19th from 6-8pm.
RSVP for the Y-NOW Volunteer Sign-Up Event HERE.
