Face It

TEN-4-FACESp Training with Carla Hay
2024-10-03 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Join the Kosair For Kids Face It Movement for a FREE virtual training on Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma prevention and recognition and the TEN-4-FACESp Bruising Rule with Carla Hay, MSN, RN, SANE, Pediatric Forensic Nurse at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
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 & Recognition 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 explain the statistics of abusive head trauma; to describe and explain abusive head trauma and its associated injuries; to discuss risk factors and prevention, and to describe the outcomes for victims.
CEUs approved for CHW (Community Health Workers), Dental, EMS, ECE, FRYSC, Nursing, and Social Work.
Thursday, October 3, 2024 @ 5:30 PM
This event is virtual via Zoom. Register here.

TEN-4-FACESp Training with Dr. Melissa Currie
2024-10-04 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Kosair For Kids, 982 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY, 40217, United States
Join the Kosair For Kids Face It Movement for a FREE training on Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma prevention and recognition and the TEN-4-FACESp Bruising Rule with Dr. Melissa Currie, Child Abuse Pediatrician at the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics.
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 & Recognition 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 explain the statistics of abusive head trauma; to describe and explain abusive head trauma and its associated injuries; to discuss risk factors and prevention, and to describe the outcomes for victims.
CEUs approved for CHW (Community Health Workers), Dental, EMS, ECE, FRYSC, Nursing, and Social Work.

Friday, October 4, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
Kosair For Kids, 982 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40217
Register here.

Family Enrichment Center - Bowling Green/Warren County Proclamation Signing
2024-10-04 16:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Family Enrichment Center
Join us as we recognize TEN-4 Day in honor of the TEN-4 Bruising Rule. This rule highlights areas of concern for any bruising on a child 4 years of age or younger. Torso, Ears, Neck—4 Years or Younger. Contact lhulsey@fecbg.com if you have any questions.
Time: 4:30 PM CST
Location: Bowling Green City Hall, 1001 College Street, Bowling Green, KY

Black Birth Justice + Healthy Beginnings Connect Us - Creative Connections: Positive Parenting Through Art
2024-10-07 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Join us for a brief introduction to positive parenting and the power of art as a tool for emotional expression, The Family Mural Project, and Reflection Circle: Sharing the Journey. Each family will receive “Positive Parenting Through Art” toolkit, which
includes tips on fostering empathy and communication at home, creative prompts for future art projects, and reflection questions to help families continue the dialogue. Contact eunique@blackbirthjustice.org to sign up.
October 7
5:30PM – 7:30PM EST
1141 S. Second St. Louisville, KY 40203

NAMI Louisville - Special Membership Event
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 2000 Douglass Boulevard, Louisville, KY, USA
NAMI Louisville is proud to bring in Lynnell Edwards to speak to our community about her experiences of having a son with a mental illness. She will share her story and we will also hear from the esteemed psychiatrist, Dr. Ali Farooqui, regarding the effects of medication and mental health treatment.
October 8
6PM – 7:30PM ET
2000 Douglass Boulevard, Louisville, KY, 40205
Registration encouraged, but not required and free to attend.
Contact namilou@namilouisville.org with questions.

True Up with Family Scholar House - Leaves of Love
2024-10-15 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Family Scholar House, 403 Reg Smiths Circle, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States
Attention Foster Care Alumni and Families. Join Louisville Family Scholar House, True Up Louisville, and the Kosair for Kids Face It Movement for an enjoyable evening focused on building parental resilience and fostering positive social connections.
We’ll provide food, family-friendly arts and crafts, and a chance to capture free family photos!
October 15, 2024
403 Reg Smiths Circle, Louisville KY 40208
4PM – 6PM ET
Register here

Steam Exchange Community Arts Center Inc. - Community Meal
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Join us for a Community Meal (hosted by Steam Exchange students) at the Grassy Lot on the corner of Clay and Finzer (Louisville, KY 40203).
Steam Exchange’s Youth Vision Committee (YVC) is a group of Steam Exchange students who have the interest and drive to become role models in their community. Over the summer, they selected a social justice topic that they want to address: food justice. For the first phase of their project (this Fall) the students are planning a free community meal for the Smoketown Neighborhood. Steam Exchange’s YVC will plan a menu and cook food for the event. Through flyers, by talking to family, friends, and neighbors, and by connecting with leaders of other Smoketown based organizations, our youth hope to get the families of Smoketown together for a meal!
October 16
6PM – 7PM ET

Yes Arts - Fall Family Fest
2024-10-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Yes Arts, 317 W 2nd St, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
The Yes Arts Fall Family Fest is a perfect opportunity for families to gather for seasonal crafts, festive foods and sensory stations. This event is open house style. Enrollment required here.
October 18, 2024
5PM – 7PM
317 W 2nd Street Frankfort, KY 40601

Family and Children's Place - Second Annual Ace of Hearts Community Fair
2024-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Family and Children’s Place, 525 Zane St, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
Named after our super volunteer Ace Wesley from HealthTrack RX, this fun-filled community fair features all sorts of activities for families and children, as well as community resource booths for those in need of assistance! Join us for a free, fun-filled family day!
525 Zane St.
Saturday, October 19th 11:00 am – 2:00 pm ET
The rain make up day is Saturday, October 26th, at 11:00 am ET!

Community Collaboration for Children - Trail of Treats
2024-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Juniper Hills Park, Frankfort, KY 40601
Join Community Collaboration for Children on Friday October 19 from 11AM – 2PM ET for an afternoon of fun!
Address: Juniper Park 800 Louisville Rd, Frankfort KY

Side by Side Studio - Bingo and Pumpkin Painting Party
2024-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Join Side By Side Studio for a two hour family fall event that will feature pumpkin painting, free pizza, and bingo with prize’s! Families and community members of all ages are welcome!
October 19, 2024
2-4PM ET
Petersburg Park – 5008 E Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40218

Life Adventure Center - Wellness for Parents
2024-10-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
We know parenting it tough! Take this hour and take care of you. We’ll briefly review the stress response cycle, overall wellness and then spend 30 minutes practicing techniques to calm our nervous system with the goal of each caregiver leaving the hour with some additional tools and techniques. Bring a friend and grow your self-care practice in a supportive, encouraging setting.
October 21 at 1PM ET
Marksbury Family Library, 2197 Versailles Road Lexington, Kentucky 40504
Contact julie@lifeadventurecenter.org for more info.

Family and Children's Place - Open House
2024-10-23 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Family and Children’s Place, 525 Zane St, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
Join us for an Open House on Wednesday, October 23rd from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at our Family Service Center (525 Zane St., Louisville, 40203). Attendees will get the chance to tour our nationally recognized Child Advocacy Center, meet with various program staff to learn about the services they provide to our clients, and learn more about our work to protect and heal children and families.
Attendees will also receive light refreshments and snacks if they wish. Register.

Critically Loved - Special Needs Moms Night Out
2024-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Join Critically Loved for a special needs moms night out. Dinner, stations, and stress relieving activities will be provided.
Stations
1) Massages
2) Yoga
3) Spa Room
4) Hot Chocolate bar
5) Craft area
October 24
6PM – 9PM
5001 S. Hurstbourne Lane, Louisville KY, 40291

Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Kosair For Kids, 982 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY, 40217, United States
The Walk-n-Roll for Spina Bifida is a peer-to-peer fundraiser and a celebration of the spina bifida community. The “walk” portion is a quick family-friendly stroll and is ceremonial in nature, meant to honor all the ways individuals with spina bifida can access the community. Whether they walk unassisted, use assistive technology like walkers, gait trainers, orthotics, or roll along in a wheelchair, stroller, or wagon, we come together to walk-n-roll for spina bifida. After the walk, we celebrate with a fall festival that includes food, games, bounce houses, prizes, and awards. Saturday October 26, Louisville
982 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY, USA
Contact Sarah Richardson with questions or to get signup assistance
(502) 637-7363
srichardson@sbak.org

Lundy Bancroft - Domestic Violence Presentation
2024-11-01 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Best-selling and prize winning author, Lundy Bancroft, is a national expert on domestic violence and the behavior of men who abuse. Join us as he discusses the intersection of domestic violence and child abuse, emotional injury and recovery in children, and system response to domestic violence survivors.
November 1
9AM – 4PM EST
Limestone Hall, Old Fayette County Court House
215 W Main St. Lexington, KY
Suggested donation of $25. Register here.
If you would like to attend but are unable to donate, contact Stephanie Theakston at stheakston@lexingtonky.gov.

Santa's Little Helpers - Pajama Palooza & Holiday Market
2024-11-09 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Kick off the holiday season at the Santa’s Little Helpers, Inc. 4th Annual Pajama Palooza & Holiday Market Fundraiser. Bring the family out for holiday crafts and pictures with Santa. Visit our Kids Zone for Grinch Bean Bag Toss, Nutcracker Ring Toss, Christmas Tree Bowling, and much more! Get your shopping done early this year at our Holiday Market. Bid on a unique selection of items at our silent auction table, and stop by our Holiday Yard Sale for fantastic finds this season.
This is a free event. Register at my.allevents.in/pajamapalooza
November 9, 2024
2PM – 5PM
4100 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY

Level UP with Evolve502 - College And Career Level Up
2024-11-09 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
JCPS high school students are invited to join Evolve502 for a FREE afternoon of free food, post-high school college and career planning and scholarship counseling. The goal is to help students find the postsecondary pathway that fits their interests and passions.
November 9
4PM
Dave & Buster’s Louisville, Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY
Register here.

Operation Parent - Safe Roads Ahead: How to Discuss Impaired Driving with Children and Teens
2024-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
After a life-changing accident, Tess Rowland – former MADD President and traffic safety expert – dedicates her time to educating kids and teens about the dangers of impaired driving. In this webinar, Tess will cover the health risks, legal consequences, and the pressure from peers that can influence driving choices. She’ll provide you with practical tips for talking to your teens about these crucial topics, plus strategies for discussing road safety with younger kids using her children’s book.
November 12, 1PM ET
Register

Kentucky Youth Advocates - 2024 Kentucky KIDS COUNT Data Book Launch
2024-11-20 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Join Kentucky Youth Advocates on November 20th as we launch the 2024 Kentucky KIDS COUNT Data Book. We invite you to celebrate with us as we share highlights and recommendations from the publication, which for 34 years has allowed readers and leaders to investigate areas that Kentucky counties are making progress and areas that need focused attention for improvement.
Because it is seen and used by groups of youth in Eastern Kentucky to Cabinet secretaries in Frankfort, KIDS COUNT data is a catalyst for change. We at KYA use the data as the foundation for policy recommendations, and many others across the state — including educators, government officials, social workers, and more — utilize the book for everything from grant proposals to classroom materials. Your support of KYA helps make it possible for us to collect, analyze, and share this annual “report card for kids,” and we hope you can join us next month as we unveil the latest findings.
The 2024 Kentucky KIDS COUNT Project was made possible with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and KIDS COUNT sponsors, including Aetna® Better Health of Kentucky, Kosair for Kids®, Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes, Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, and Western Kentucky University’s LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research. Watch here.

Kentucky Youth Advocates - 2024 Kentucky KIDS COUNT Data Book Webinar
2024-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
The 2024 Kentucky KIDS COUNT Data Book launches November 20th and features the latest data on 16 measures of child well-being, showing whether outcomes for children across the Commonwealth have improved, worsened, or stayed the same. The Data Book‘s opening essay and domain spreads also feature a dive into adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences (PCEs), and showcase the voices of youth across the Commonwealth.

Join Kentucky Youth Advocates for this webinar as we deep dive into the latest child well-being data in the Data Book and new online interactive features of the Kentucky KIDS COUNT project.
The 2024 Kentucky KIDS COUNT Project was made possible with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and KIDS COUNT sponsors, including Aetna® Better Health of Kentucky, Kosair for Kids®, Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes, Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, and Western Kentucky University’s LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research. Register.

KYSEAT - Rooted In Love - Positive Parenting Retreat
2024-12-07 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Date: 12/07/2024
Time: 9am-4:30pm CST
1225 State Street Bowling Green KY, 42101
9am-9:30am Check-in, Welcome, Ground Rules
9:30am-10am Ice breaker activity
10am-11am Introduction to Protective Factors & Positive Parenting
11am-11:15am. 15 min break
11:15am-12:15 Parental Resilience
12:15-1pm Lunch-provided
1pm-1:45pm Boundaries and Dicipline
1:45-2pm 15 min break
2pm-2:45 Support Systems and Community
2:45-3:45pm Self-care and stress management
3:45-4:30 Closing, Goody bags, Gift shop for all that attended full day

FEAT - Sensory Friendly Santa Christmas Party
2024-12-07 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Home of the Innocents, 1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
Stay tuned for details!
Location: 1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206

Operation Parent – Prevention Science in Action: Supporting Families & Schools in Raising Healthy Kids
2024-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Join Dr. Crystal Collier, therapist and author, and Jake White, a youth prevention speaker who travels across the country encouraging kids and teens to embrace a drug-free lifestyle. Jake’s engaging talks empower young people to make healthy decisions and avoid substance use. Along with Dr. Collier, they’ll provide expert strategies to help your child build confidence, resist peer pressure, and make positive choices – whether they’re in elementary school or high school.
December 11, 1PM ET
Register.

Face It Special Needs Work Team Meeting
2025-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Join our virtual Face It Special Needs Work Team Meeting on Tuesday February 18 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM EST. The Special Needs Work Team meets every 2 months on the third Tuesday.
If you would like to join this work team, please email us at info@faceitabuse.org or on our website contact page.

Face It Lunch and Learn - The Emotional Regulation Forum
2025-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Join Amber and Morgan from UofL Peace Hospital on February 25 at 12PM EST for a virtual Lunch and Learn on emotional regulation, why kids struggle to regulate their emotions, and how to teach emotional regulation. Register here.
By the end of this training, participants will have a better understanding of:

How does emotional regulation develop?
Why is emotional regulation important?
Why do kids struggle to regulate their emotions?
How to teach emotional regulation.

Social Work CEUs available.

Face It Policy Team meeting
2025-02-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Join our virtual Face It Policy Team Meeting on Thursday February 27 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST. The Policy Team meets monthly on the fourth Thursday.
If you would like to join this work team, please email us at info@faceitabuse.org or on our website contact page.

Children's Advocacy Week
2025-03-03 09:00 - 2025-03-07 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Save the Date – Children’s Advocacy Week is March 3-7, 2025 with Children’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 5th!
During Children’s Advocacy Week, Kentucky Youth Advocates hosts a series of virtual events with more opportunities to connect with legislators and other advocates. Kentucky kids need advocates more than ever before and we’re counting on YOU to show up for kids in 2025!
Find action steps you can take related to Children’s Advocacy Week including signing up for email alerts, information on bringing a group of youth, and sponsorship opportunities at kyyouth.org/childrens-advocacy-week/

Face It Curiosity Club with Alicia Parham
2025-03-07 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | kentucky youth advocates, 10200 Linn Station Road, Suite #310, Louisville, KY, 40223, United States
The Kosair for Kids Face It Movement invites you to our next Curiosity Club meeting on Friday, March 7 from 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET. This is a space for learning, discussion, and action on critical issues related to child maltreatment.
This session’s focus: Sextortion – The Intersection of Online Exploitation and Human Trafficking. Alicia Parham from Homeland Security Investigations’ Victim Assistance Program will share insights on how predators target youth, the tactics they use, and what professionals and caregivers can do to protect children.

This is a great opportunity to:

Learn the latest research and trends in child exploitation
Discuss actionable strategies to prevent and respond to these crimes
Connect with professionals across different sectors

Date: Friday, March 7
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET
Location: 10200 Linn Station Rd., Suite 310 Louisville, KY 40223 (Hybrid/Virtual option available)
Social Work CEU’s available. Register.

UofL Health Peace Hospital - Behavioral Health Summit
2025-03-18 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Save the date for the 3rd Annual Behavioral Health Summit on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the PNC Club – Cardinal Stadium. This years topic is “Gen Z + Mental Health: What is impacting our youth and young adults today?” Eventbrite invitation and agenda coming soon.
