Face It

2018 Foster Care Conference: Promoting Educational Resilience for Youth in Foster Care
2018-07-24 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Foundation for a Healthy KY, 1640 Lyndon Farm Ct., Louisville, KY, 40223, United States
Join us at the 2018 Foster Care Conference Promoting Educational Resilience for Youth in Foster Care on July 24! For more information download the flyer here: 2018FosterCareConference
Conference registration: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Conference sessions: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Kentucky PTA Convention
2018-07-20 08:00 | Seneca High School, 3510 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville, Kentucky, 40220
Stop by our Face It table at the 2018 KY PTA Convention on July 20th 8am until 5pm and July 21st 8am until 12pm!
Parents and educators are welcome!
To promote the welfare of the children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.
To raise the standards of home life.
To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.
To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.
To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.

Mighty Kindness Festival
2018-05-19 12:00 - 19:00 | Brown-Forman Amphitheater, 1301 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us for the 11th annual Mighty Kindness Hoot! A free community unity festival that celebrates kindness in all things!
Stay tuned for updates! www.mightykindnesshoot.org

YMCA Healthy Kids Day
2018-04-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Waterfront Park, North Great Lawn
Healthy Kids Day is a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. The Healthy Kids Day will again be a Kentucky Derby Festival Event, sponsored by Humana. The event will take place on Sunday, April 29th from 1 – 4 p.m. on the North Great Lawn at Waterfront Park. Last year there were about 1000 kids in attendance!

Blue Sunday
2018-04-29
Blue Sunday is the day when churches take time in their service to pray for the victims of child abuse and for those who rescue them.

Rowan County Family Fun Day
2018-04-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Morehead State University, 150 University Blvd, Morehead, KY, 40351, United States
Face It will have a booth at the Rowan County Family Fun day at Morehead State University’s Laughlin Gym.
If you’re in the area please stop by and enjoy games and tons of family fun.
Please contact Ashlee Jones for more information (606) 783-8555 ext. 2331

Workshop: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
2018-04-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, 1411 Algonquin Parkway, Louisville, KY, 40210, United States
Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place | 1411 Algonquin Parkway | Louisville, KY 40210
This workshop is open to parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors and other concerned individuals. This workshop will explain how ADHD impacts children beyond impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattentiveness. Get support, education and the tools you need.

To register for this FREE seminar, please call Greg Oerther at 502.479.4266, or email gregoryoerther@kentuckyonehealth.org

CONVENE- CONNECT- CELEBRATE!
2018-04-18 08:30 - 11:30 | Sts Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, 1850 Bluegrass Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40215, United States
Please join us for the Annual CONVENE- CONNECT -CELEBRATE! event on Wednesday, April 18th, from 830-1130 AM at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Community Assembly Room.
This year we will be focusing on families with children and adolescents impacted by physical, developmental or emotional disabilities.
You have been identified as a key person in strengthening families in our community. Please RSVP as space is limited. If you cannot attend, please try to send a representative.
This event is Free and a light breakfast will be served.
We hope you can take this time out of your busy schedule to work together with other community partners to focus on South and Southwest Louisville families to CONVENE- CONNECT- CELEBRATE!
Convene=Join community partners for an engaging discussion about child wellness in South and Southwest Louisville.
Connect=Learn what exciting work is going on to promote child and family wellness and connect with colleagues -old and new.
Celebrate= Appreciate what a wonderful community we have in South and Southwest Louisville and how we can all work together to make an even stronger community to help children and families to thrive!
RSVP here.

Successful Transition to Middle School Workshop
2018-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Northside Elementary, 500 Northside Drive, Midway, KY, 40347, United States
This workshop is open to parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors and other concerned individuals. In this workshop, E.
Morgan McGill will address a variety of issues that may arise during this time of transition, such as social media, developing positive relationships, bullying, etc. She will discuss the stages of development and what emotional changes may be taking place. She will also talk about how a parent can foster independence and, at the same time, provide limits. There will be time for
questions.

If you would like to attend this No Cost seminar, please call Lisa Prewitt at 502.432.2011, or email
at lisaprewitt@kentuckyonehealth.org.

Facing It Together: Body Safety, Puberty, Sexuality and Autism
2018-04-14 12:30 - 18:00 | Home of the Innocence, 1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
Carriage House/FEAT Parent Respite
A day filled with information for parents and caregivers of children with autism, helping them through the difficulties of puberty.
Exploited Children’s Help Organization (ECHO) will be presenting Everyone Has A Role training specific to families who have children with disabilities.

For additional information please visit: https://featoflouisville.org/facing-it-together-body-safety-puberty-sexuality-autism/

Child Abuse Prevention Seminar at Sunrise
2018-04-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Sunrise Children’s Services, 300 Hope Street, Mt. Washington, KY, 40047, United States
This seminar is open to the public. Please contact Melissa Bailey for more information mbailey@sunrise.org

Prejudice Reduction Workshop
2018-04-10 08:30 - 2018-04-11 16:00 | 318 West Kentucky Street, 318 West Kentucky Street, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
“WOW! What an outstanding training that has helped give me language for how to speak to my students, help them to work out issues and to heal”.
Salema Jenkins, St. Francis School
Our Prejudice Reduction workshop is part of an award-winning process designed by the National Coalition Building Institute (www.ncbi.org) and has been an integral part of Peace Ed’s conflict resolution training for 30 years. This powerful interactive program builds on what people have in common, while also honoring their positive cultural differences.
The workshop explores:
Valuing and welcoming similarities and differences among group members
Examining the misinformation that impacts our behavior toward others
Identifying the harmful effects of oppression on one’s own group
Preventing and interrupting bigoted remarks and behaviors
Learning how to be an ally to all groups

The fee for this workshop is only $75 per person or $100 for a team of two.
Lunch is provided on Tuesday.
You can register online by clicking here.

National Wear Blue Day
2018-04-06
On April 6th, wear BLUE to show your commitment to giving all of Kentucky’s children the opportunity for a great childhood!

Training Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Youth Serving Organizations through Risk Reduction Practices
2018-04-05 | Rowan County Public Library, 175 Beacon Hill Drive, Morehead, KY, 40351, United States
Provided regionally by Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky. Programs providing services, support and activities to children can also provide easy access for child sex offenders to groom potential victims. Summer camps, athletics, the faith community, schools and more all have a duty to ensure children and youth they serve are safe while under their care. This training will cover six critical components administrators, staff and volunteers should know for ensuring safe environments. Topics will include recognizing and reporting child abuse, strategies for screening and selecting employees/volunteers and steps for ensuring safe interactions between children and adults. All participants will walk away with an organizational planning tool. A brief organizational self-assessment will be provided for participants to complete pre-training.

Click here to register.

Questions: Email pcaky@pcaky.org or call 859-225-8879

Making Social Media That Matters Camp
2018-04-03 10:00 - 2018-04-05 15:00
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 and best practices for a safe social media lifestyle. It will be designed and presented by other young people and is all 100% hands-on.
Session topics will include:
* Social Media Success Stories * Going Viral – Building Followings
* Creating Messages With Meaning * Exploring Popular Platforms
* Creating Graphics That “Pop” * Responding to Online Bullying
Participants must be ready and willing to interact in small groups. The $40 fee covers lunch and snacks. Some scholarships are available. Online registration is available on Peace Education’s website.

Workshop: Tips for Preventing Your Pre-Teen from Engaging in Negative and Destructive Behavior
2018-03-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Alex Kennedy Elementary, 4515 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY, 40220, United States
Thursday, March 29, 2018, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Alex Kennedy Elementary | 4515 Taylorsville Road | Louisville, KY 40220
This workshop will provide education about warning signs, triggers, finding motivation and encouraging change in adolescents. Topics covered will include ADHD, bullying, social media, substance abuse risk, etc. There will be time for questions.
To register for this FREE seminar, please call Greg Oerther at 502.479.4266, or email gregoryoerther@kentuckyonehealth.org

Rally to End Child Abuse
2018-03-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Big Four Lawn, Louisville, KY, United States
Join Family & Children’s Place Wednesday, March 28 at 11 am for our 2018 Rally to End Child Abuse!
Bring your family, friends, and co-workers and join our Face It Movement partners and us as we stand up and commit to ending child violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect. The rally is at 11 a.m. on the lawn of the Big Four Bridge and features key leaders in the effort to protect children and ensure they have happy, healthy, and safe lives, including Family & Children’s Place President and CEO Pam Darnall.
Immediately following the rally, take the opportunity to walk across the Big Four Bridge and back to show support for our joint efforts in Kentucky and Indiana to give children back their smiles and their childhoods.
Click here for more information.

Statewide Kick-Off for Child Abuse Prevention Month
2018-03-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Kentucky Capitol Building, KY, United States

It Takes a Village: Keeping Kids Safe in Our Community
2018-03-13 08:00 - 2018-03-14 17:00 | 110 W Chestnut St, 110 W Chestnut St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join the Community Collaboration for Children Jefferson Network for Child Safety to kickoff April Child Abuse Prevention Month. This FREE event welcomes social workers, educators, parents, grandparents and advocates of children and families. Free breakfast and lunch will also be provided.
The event offers workshops on a variety of topics, such as internet safety, the role of play in strengthening families, adolescent substance abuse, positive discipline strategies, human trafficking and more. Keynote speakers include Dr. Eddie Woods, CEO of LIFE Hope Center, Inc., and Keith Inman, President of Kosair Charities.
Childcare will not be provided—adults only, please.
Please register at http://conta.cc/2EqWAT9.

Anxiety in Children and Teens Session
2018-03-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Huntertown Elementary, 120 Woodburn Hall Road, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
What is anxiety? What are the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children and teens? What are some tips for helping children manage anxiety? Attend this educational seminar for answers to these questions and more.
E. Morgan McGill is a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate. She works in the Lexington area with children, adolescents, and adults that are in crisis.
If you would like to attend this No Cost seminar, please call Lisa Prewitt at 502.432.2011 or email at lisaprewitt@kentuckyonehealth.org.

Workshop: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
2018-03-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Medora Elementary School, 11801 Deering Road, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
Thursday, March 8, 2018, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Medora Elementary School | 11801 Deering Road | Louisville, KY 40272

This workshop is open to parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors and other concerned individuals. Nevia Greenwell is a Licensed Art Therapist and she will explain how ADHD impacts children beyond impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattentiveness. Get support, education and the tools you need.

To register for this FREE seminar, please call Greg Oerther at 502.479.4266, or email gregoryoerther@kentuckyonehealth.org

Training Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Youth Serving Organizations through Risk Reduction Practices
2018-03-08 | Holiday Inn Express, 50 Stevie Lynn Drive, Somerset, KY, 42503, United States

Building a Community of Hope: Protecting our community from human trafficking and sexual exploitation
2018-03-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Hikes Point Christian Church, 2601 Hikes Lane, Louisville, KY, 40218, United States
Join Hikes Point Christian Church on from 6:30 to 8 pm Wednesday March 7th to learn more on:

Topics include human trafficking, child marriage, the sex industry, and child abuse prevention
Learn how these issues impact our community
Find out how to seek help and how to respond

RSVP to this FREE event here.

“Be the One” FREE Community Seminar
2018-02-28 08:00 - 15:00 | Owensboro Convention Center, 501 W 2nd St, Owensboro, KY, 42301, United States
“BE THE ONE”
Breaking the Cycle of Abuse and Neglect through Resilience
FREE Community Seminar
Who Should Attend?
Discover new ways to understand, get informed and gain a broader view of Adverse Childhood
Experiences (ACEs) and resiliency to help the children and youth in our community.
Speakers and Events:
Featuring nationally known speaker Derek Clark, “The Rapping Dad”
Dr. Terry Brooks, Executive Director and Shannon Moody, Policy Director, of Kentucky Youth Advocates
Viewing of nationally acclaimed documentary “Resilience – The Biology of Stress and Hope”
Brandon Harley, Audubon Area Services and others yet to be scheduled
Refreshments and lunch will be provided
Reservations are required to attend this FREE event. Seating is limited so sign up today…this is an event you won’t want to miss! For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront and Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront.
Hosted By:

CASA of Ohio Valley, Inc.
CASA of Henderson County
The Lawrence and Augusta Hager Educational Foundation
RISEodc.org
For the Children, Inc.
Kentucky Legend
Building Stronger Families
Owensboro Health

Wills, Special Needs Trusts, and Stable Accounts
2018-02-20 13:30 - 15:30 | The Council on Developmental Disabilities, 1151 S 4th St, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
Join the Council for Developmental Disabilities on Tuesday February 20th from 1:30-3:30 pm.
Topics covered will be:

Estate plan guide for parents
When to select a family member as a trustee
Responsibilities of a special needs trustee
Understanding the role of advance health care directives
STABLE Account information

RSVP is required. Pre-register by emailing Shawna Dellecave at shawna@councilondd.org or calling the Council at (502) 584-1239.

Training Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Youth Serving Organizations through Risk Reduction Practices
2018-02-08 | Life Learning Center, 20 W 18th St, Covington, KY, 41011, United States

Training Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Youth Serving Organizations through Risk Reduction Practices
2018-01-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Pennyrile Area Development District, 300 Hammond Dr, Hopkinsville, KY, 42240, United States

Children's Advocacy Day at the Capitol
2018-01-18 09:30 - 14:00 | Kentucky Capitol Building, KY, United States
Join Kentucky Youth Advocates and other Face It partners on January 18, 2018 for the 14th annual Children’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol!
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 now 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.

Training Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Youth Serving Organizations through Risk Reduction Practices
2018-01-11 | Hazard Community And Technical College, One Community College Drive, Hazard, KY, 41701, United States

Training Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Youth Serving Organizations through Risk Reduction Practices
2017-12-05 | Fraternal Order of the Police Lodge, 150 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
