Face It

Peace for Parents: Impact of Social Media on Children and Teens
2020-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | South Oldham Middle School, 6403 KY- 146, Crestwood, Kentucky, 40014
What is the impact of social media on children and teens?
How should I address potential internet dangers with child, client, or student?
Which social media sites get the most engagement?

Find out the answers to these questions and more by attending the Peace for Parents educational seminar lead by David Houvenagle, a licensed clinical social worker employed at UofL Health’s Peace Hospital with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with behavioral health issues.
Join David on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 6pm- 7pm at South Oldham Middle School. To RSVP contact Lisa Prewitt at 502- 432- 2011 or lisa.prewitt@uoflhealth.org

Valentine’s Day Eat and Greet
2020-02-13 11:30 - 13:30
St. Joe’s kids and staff cordially invite you to get an inside look into their home and learn more about the important work done at St. Joseph Children’s Home. After the tour, guests are treated to lunch prepared by our on-site Chef.
Valentine’s Day Eat and Greet
Thursday, February 13th at 11:30 am
2823 Frankfort Avenue
RSVP to attend by contacting info@sjkids.org or call (502)-893-0241, ext 237

Halfway to St. Joe’s Picnic
2020-02-08 18:00 - 23:00
Join our partners at St. Joe’s for their ‘Halfway to St. Joe’s Picnic’ event!
Saturday, February 8th
6pm and onwards
Located at Gerstle’s Place
3801 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, Kentucky
For more information, click here for the Facebook event page.

Resilience Documentary Screening and Discussion
2019-12-09 09:00 - 11:00

New Day for A New Year - 2020 Vision Gala
2019-12-07 20:00 - 23:00

2019 KCA Conference
2019-11-13 08:00 - 2019-11-14 17:00 | Crowne Plaza, 830 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY, 40209, United States
SAVE-THE-DATE
Kentucky Counseling Association Conference
November 13- 14, 2019
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Louisville, KY
More information on the website
www.kyca.org
For assistance, contact helenkca@gmail.com

Mom's Night Out
2019-11-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Down Syndrome of Louisville, 5001 South Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY, 40291, United States
Save the date! Our next Special Needs Moms Night Out is coming up Nov 7th with our partners Critically Loved, FEAT – Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Louisville, and Down Syndrome of Louisville. We know special needs moms need a break, so we want to pamper you for an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation. Register HERE!

Managing Difficult Childhood Behaviors at Home And School
2019-11-06 12:15 - 13:15 | Saced Heart Model School, 3107 Lexington Road, Louisville, Kentucky, 40206
Our partners at KentuckyOne Health/ Our Lady of Peace will be hosting a free seminar with Kimberly Dwyer-Moore, MS, BCBA at Sacred Heart Model School Ursuline Art Center Atrium. On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, from 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Join them and 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. All are welcome!
Light snacks will be served. Space is limited.
To register for this FREE seminar, please call Greg Oerther at 502.479.4266, or email at gregoryoerther@kentuckyonehealth.org

Pancakes & Pinwheel Awards Breakfast
2019-10-22 08:00 - 09:30 | University Club and Alumni Center, 200 East Brandeis Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States

Peace for Parents: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Anxiety
2019-10-21 19:00 - 20:00
This workshop is open to parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors and other concerned individuals. David Houvenagle, LCSW will explain how ADHD and Anxiety impact children beyond impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattentiveness. Get support, education and the tools you need. Join our partners at Okolona Christian Church- 10801 Faithful Way, Louisville, KY 40229 on Monday, October 21, 2019 – 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
To register for this FREE seminar, please call Greg Oerther at 502.479.4266, or email at gregoryoerther@kentuckyonehealth.org

The Morton Center Family Festival
2019-10-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Morton Center, 1028 Barret Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40204
Join us at The Morton Center Family Festival on Saturday, October 12th from 11AM until 4PM
There will be music, entertainment, food, raffle, prizes, and more!
Bring the family rain or shine!
All proceeds benefit The Morton Center. Learn more about The Morton Center here.

Face It Parent Talk at Vesta Derby Oaks
2019-10-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Vesta Derby Oaks, 3237 Utah Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky, 40215
Parenting is tough! Join us at Vesta Derby Oaks Apartment Complex on October 10th to learn ways that The Face It Movement is trying to make parenting just a little easier. Join us in sharing questions and hardships that we have as parents and caregivers. These questions will help to structure future Face It Parenting Talks. This will be the first of many parent talk nights at Vesta Derby Oaks so come join us on October 10th to start the conversation!
Dinner, refreshments, and childcare will be provided. RSVP by Oct 9th.

Park Community and FEAT Trunk or Treat and Meet and Greet
2019-10-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Park Community Credit Union, 2515 Blankenbaker Pkwy 2515 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, Kentucky, 40299
Join us on October 5th for FEAT of Louisville‘s annual Trunk-or-Treat and Meet and Greet at Park Community Credit Union in Jeffersontown. This event is specifically for children with special needs- We can’t wait to see you in your costumes! For more information on sensory friendly events check out Feat o Louisville’s event page here.

Speak Out Against Domestic Violence: Life After
2019-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Kentucky Derby Museum
Join us our partners at Speak Out Movement to celebrate life after Domestic Violence. The brunch fundraiser features speakers, a silent auction, live panel, and more. This year’s theme, Life After, celebrates survivors of domestic violence and examines the effects domestic abuse has on adults who were exposed as children. Partial proceeds from the event will go to our recipient partners Family Scholar House and UP for Women.
Speak Out Movement is a social non-profit organization created to tackle issues related to women’s rights. One of the organization’s initiatives is to create a balanced narrative about survivors of domestic abuse. They focus on trying to remove the stigma of survivors by empowering those who have a story to tell and want to help others heal through the example of their determination and triumph.

Face It Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Trainings
2019-10-04
Pediatric abusive head trauma (AHT), or shaken baby syndrome, is a severe form of child abuse that most often involves infants. In these Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Prevention trainings, participants will learn the early signs of maltreatment and the various injuries and conditions that may result from vigorous shaking, slamming, or impacting the head of an infant or young child.
They will also be provided tools for dealing with a crying infant and ways to share information with parents to prevent abuse from occurring. Training objectives are to review the statistics of abusive head trauma; to define and describe abusive head trauma and its associated injuries; to discuss risk factors and prevention, and to understand the outcomes for victims.
Kentucky’s child abuse pediatricians will present the trainings — Dr. Melissa Currie in Louisville and Dr. Christina Howard in Lexington. FREE Continuing Education credits are secured or pending for social workers, family resource center coordinators, early childhood educators, nurses, emergency medical service providers, dentists, and dental hygienists.
Register for the training in Louisville at 9:30AM on October 4th HERE. CEUs will be available for Social Work, FRYSC coordinators, EMS providers, Dentistry, and Dental Hygienists.
Register for the training in Lexington at 1:00PM on October 4th HERE. CEUs will be available for Social Work, FRYSC coordinators, EMS providers, Early Childhood Education, Dentistry, and Dental Hygienists.
To raise awareness and release a new resource on this issue, there will be a press conference to kick-off each event followed by the 2-hour training.

Blood Drive and Louisville FC Soccer Game
2019-09-28 15:30 - 18:30 | Slugger Field Atrium, 401 East Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202
SAVE THE DATE! Our partners at Critically Loved are hosting a blood drive in honor of Celia who is battling a life-threatening internal bleeding disease that requires two pints of blood per week to keep her stabilized.
Please consider attending and giving blood to show support for Critically Loved! Everyone who donates blood will receive a ticket to that night’s game! Use Code LOVED2019 when purchasing tickets.

11th Annual NuLu Fest
2019-09-28 11:00 - 23:00 | 600, 700 and 800 blocks of East Market Street, East Market Street, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
For the 11th year NuLu is hosting it’s well-known street festival celebrating the continued growth and revitalization of Louisville’s East Market District. Come enjoy live music by sonaBLAST! Records, regional micro-brewed beers, and numerous food and retail booths by local vendors. There will be activities for all ages. The event is free, family-friendly and open to the public.
They shut down the street for a good ‘ole block party, featuring local food, craft beer, awesome vendors, and live music on the big stage.
WHEN: Saturday, September 28th, 2019
WHERE: 600, 700, and 800 blocks of East Market Street
TIME: 11:00am – 11:00pm
SPECIAL NOTE: NO PETS ALLOWED AT THE FESTIVAL
The East Market District also referred to as NuLu, is now best known for its art galleries, unique specialty stores, antique shops and a growing number of upscale restaurants. The term “NuLu” is a portmanteau meaning “New Louisville.” As home to two LEED® certified commercial buildings, many historic restoration projects, as well as several restaurants offering organic and locally sourced ingredients, NuLu has emerged with a culture of sustainability.

Kentucky Fatherhood Summit 2019
2019-09-27 08:00 - 16:00 | Griffin Gate Marriott Resort, 1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, Kentucky, 40511
-Engaging Fathers and Strengthening Families-
Registration is now OPEN for the Kentucky Fatherhood Summit: Friday, Sept. 27 at the Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort.
The summit will provide a collaborative opportunity for social service professionals, academicians, law enforcement agencies, legislators, grassroots non-profits, faith-based organizations, fathers, and the community at large, to influence the future of Fatherhood in Kentucky.
The summit will explore the best methods of reaching fathers for the purpose of leveraging their individual experiences and abilities for the betterment of their children, families, communities, and state. Plenary sessions will discuss the vital role of fathers in healthy childhood development and the prevention of childhood poverty. Breakout session topics will include – Self-Sufficient Fathers, Fatherhood Engagement, Fathers Supporting Children, and Successful Co-Parenting. Register here.
If you plan to stay in Lexington for the Summit, you can book your group rate at the Griffin Gate Marriott
CHFS, Department for Income Support – Presenting Partner
Commonwealth Center for Fathers and Families – Organizing Partner

No Limits Family Night presented by FEAT of Louisville
2019-09-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
No Limits Family Nights
FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) of Louisville’s No Limits Family Nights offers interactive exploration for families of children with special needs in a sensory-friendly environment. No matter the special need, there are no limitations when you’re doing science!
Each No Limits Family Night includes after hours admission, themed activities, a take-home element, and a supplemental activity card for continued learning. Contact FEAT of Louisville for more information.

Contemporary Thought: The Lillian O. Seligman Forum Series
2019-09-23 19:30 - 20:30
Join our partners at Jewish Family and Career Services on Monday, September 23, 7:30 p.m. at The Temple 5101 US Hwy. 42, Louisville, KY 40241
Colleen Clines’ Applying Design and Business to a World in Need
On a fateful trip to India, Colleen and her sister Maggie had the novel idea to use design thinking to create jobs, products, and services to help women escape the sex trafficking trade. Colleen will share the realities of sex trafficking and how Anchal, a nonprofit social enterprise, uses design and business to create successful outcomes for survivors of exploitation in India and Kentucky.
Colleen Clines is Co-founder and CEO of Anchal. A shortlist of her recognitions include: Public Interest’s Design Top Global 100 Designers, Louisville Business First’s Forty Under 40 List and NAWBO Humanitarian Award.
Reserve your space now for this free event.
Lillian O. Seligman was a past president of the Jewish Family & Career Services Board of Directors, and she continued to have an active interest in the growth of JFCS services throughout the years. The Contemporary Thought Forum Series offers the community a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Lillian’s love of learning with thought-provoking, entertaining programming.

Instagram ate my daughter and my son won't stop playing Fortnite: What Parents Need to Know to Improve the Odds for Their Children
2019-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Mercy Academy, 5801 Fegenbush Lane, Louisville, KY, 40228
Parents, join our Face It partners at the Archdiocese for a special presentation by physician, psychologist, and best selling author Dr. Leonard Sax MD, PhD.
Tuesday, September 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Mercy Academy
Instagram ate my daughter and my son won’t stop playing Fortnite: What Parents Need to Know to Improve the Odds for Their Children
• What are kids really doing online and on their smartphones with social media?
• How do I respond when my child experiences disappointment?
• What can I do to improve the odds for my child?
• How can evidence-based guidelines for best practices in parenting empower me?
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE COLLAPSE OF PARENTING
Dr. Leonard Sax MD, PhD, graduated Phi Beta Kappa from MIT at the age of 19. In this presentation, he draws on 26 years of clinical experience-as well as his visits to over 400 schools in the past 17 years—to share his recommendations with fellow parents. More about Dr. Sax and his four books, including the New York Times bestseller, The Collapse of Parenting, can be found at www.leonardsax.com.

Building Resilience in Children and Youth
2019-09-11 19:00 - 2019-10-23 20:00 | Family Life Center Gym, 2000 Douglas Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40205
If you have an interest in improving the quality of life for kids today and the next generation, make time to attend this exceptional series. Admission is free and the presentations and discussion will be well worth your time!
-September 11: Screening of Paper Tigers film – 6:30pm
https://kpjrfilms.co/paper-tigers/
-September 18: Conscious Discipline – 7:00pm
Laura Morris, principal of Northaven Elementary School, Jeffersonville, IN
-September 25: Building Grit and Confidence – 7:00pm
Tony Zipple, Sc.D., M.B.A., psychologist
-October 2: Guided Meditation – 7:00pm
Marilyn Stoner, retired social worker
-October 9: Cyber Safety 101 – 7:00pm
Sonja Grey, Executive Director of ECHO, Exploited Children’s Help Organization
-October 16: Depression and Anxiety – 7:00pm
Cathy Batscha, psychiatric nursing professor
-October 23: Difficult Conversations – 7:00pm
Katy Hopkins, PhD, HSPP, pediatric psychologist
Questions? Contact Cody Nygard, Associate Pastor, at cody@stpaulchurchky.org or visit St. Paul’s Facebook page for updates and more information!

Semi;colon Storytelling for the Brave- Centerstone Event
2019-09-10 19:00 | Art Sanctuary, 1433 S. Shelby Street, Louisville, KY, 40217
Centerstone has created a new local event, semi;colon, taking place Tuesday, Sept. 10 (World Suicide Prevention Day), that will help draw awareness to mental illness in our local community. The event is being held in conjunction with National Suicide Awareness Prevention Month.
Several guest speakers will share their experiences with suicide and/or mental illness, and local art supporting this topic will also be on display.
More information is available in the attached flyer. Tickets are $10 per person. They are on sale now and should be purchased in advance using the event link above. All proceeds benefit Centerstone’s Crisis and Suicide Prevention Programs.
Please help spread the word about this Centerstone event to your organizations!
For any questions, please contact MaryClare Coffey on the Centerstone Advancement team at maryclare.coffey@centerstone.org.

Prevent Child Abuse KY's Kids Are Worth It!® Conference
2019-09-09 08:00 - 2019-09-10 17:00 | Lexington Convention Center
23rd Annual Kids are Worth It!® Conference
September 9th & 10th, 2019
Lexington Convention Center
Kentucky’s premier multidisciplinary child abuse and neglect prevention conference. Two keynote sessions and over 38 workshops with trending topics like what providers should know about opioids and children, human trafficking, attitudes towards corporal punishment, drug and alcohol trends, suicide prevention, helping children after loss, sudden unexpected infant deaths, preventing child neglect, homelessness in families/children, pediatric abusive head trauma, collaborating on investigations, working with trauma-exposed children and many more!

Walk Through The Wild
2019-09-07 07:15 - 10:00 | Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, United States
Whether you’re a runner, walker, or simply someone who believes in the mission of ChooseWell Communities, we hope you’ll join their inaugural Walk Through the Wild on September 7th at the Louisville Zoo! There will be food, music, and activities at the finish line. Together, we can continue to ignite solutions & inspire change for families committed to creating THRIVING lives!
Find out how you can register here.

25th Annual Blue Ribbon Bash to End Child Abuse
2019-08-23 17:00 - 23:00
Mark your calendar now to join with Family Nurturing Center for their annual Blue Ribbon Bash on Friday, August 23rd.
This is the 25th year of the gala and it will take place at the St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center (SETEC) located in Erlanger, KY.

St. Joe's Picnic
2019-08-09 17:00 - 2019-08-10 23:00 | St. Joseph Children’s Home, 2823 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
August 9 & 10, 2019
Friday, 5:00pm to 11:00pm & Saturday, Noon to Midnight
For 170 years, generations of friends and family gather every August for the annual Picnic at St. Joseph Children’s Home to play games, visit, eat, drink, and volunteer. St. Joe’s Picnic has been a staple of the Louisville community since before the Kentucky Derby and continues to be one of the largest fundraising events in Kentucky!
St. Joe’s Picnic For the Kids goes beyond the typical fundraiser by recruiting new foster parents, giving SJ alumni the opportunity to reunite with their peers and former staff, as well as providing an inclusive and accessible space for the Louisville community. For more information visit sjkids.org/picnic

Making Social Media That Matters
2019-08-06 09:00 - 2019-08-08 17:00
Register Teens Now for the Summer PeaceCasters: Making Social Media That Matters Camp!
Tuesday, August 6, 9 am – 5 pm
Wednesday, August 7, 9 am – 5 pm
Thursday, August 8, 9 am – 5 pm
This three-day PeaceCasters workshop is for people age 12-17 who want to use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and all social media to create positive change and affect their world (and maybe make some memes while they’re at it). Our focus will be on building communication skills, empowered changemaking through storytelling, making creative videos, and best practices for a social media lifestyle. It will be designed and presented by other young people and is 100% hands-on. Session topics will include:

Social Media Success Stories
Going Viral – Building Followings
Creating Messages With Meaning
Sharing YOUR story—why what you say matters
Creating Graphics That Pop
Responding to Online Harassment and Trolling
Lessons from local and national advocates

Participants must be ready and willing to interact in small groups. The $60 fee covers lunch and snacks. Scholarships are available. Online registration and a downloadable form are available here. Email your questions or requests for additional information to Mark here.

Lighthouse Academy's Health and Back to School Fair
2019-08-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Lighthouse Academy at Newburg, 5312 Shepherdsville Rd, Louisville, KY, 40228, United States
Save the date!! More details to come!

South Jefferson Back to School Event
2019-07-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Valley High School, 10200 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
SAVE THE DATE and join Face It at the South Jefferson Back to School Event on Thursday, July 25th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
at Valley High School
10200 Dixie Hwy
Louisville, KY 40272
For more information please contact:
Polly Mayer, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place
Polly.Mayer@louisvilleky.gov
Download and share the flyer here!
