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Family and Children's Place - 2024 Rally to End Child Abuse
2024-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Join us on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 10AM as we kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month with our annual Rally to End Child Abuse.
525 Zane Street, Louisville, KY 40203

PCAK - Pinwheels at the Capitol
2024-03-28 09:00 - 10:00
Pinwheel Planting at the Capitol – Join us on the grounds of the Kentucky State Capitol on March 28 at 9:00 AM for a pinwheel planting to kick off CAPM 2024! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3v0RR6X

CASA of the River Region - Embrace a Child Breakfast
2024-03-28 07:30 - 09:00
Join CASA on Thursday, March 28th as we celebrate 40 years of advocating for children in our community. Breakfast & networking begin at 7:30 am. Program starts at 8:00. Learn more and register at Embrace a Child Breakfast | CASA of the River Region (casariverregion.org)
Location: The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207

EMDR Therapy Training
2024-03-25 08:00 - 2024-03-27 17:00
Prestonsburg, KY Part I (Monday – Wednesday) March 25-27 Part II (Monday – Wednesday) July 15-July 17; Louisville, KY Part I (Thursday – Saturday) July 18-20 Part II (Monday – Wednesday) October 21-23
Payment is due no later than February 20 for Prestonsburg. Payment plans may be available for Louisville. Interested parties should email info@healingtreenonprofit.org ASAP but no later than February 15th.
EMDR is a leading, evidence-based, trauma-focused treatment modality, which is highly effective in treating the widespread conditions related to trauma. It is recommended by the World Health Organization, American Psychological Association, American Psychiatric Association, Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. EMDR has been shown as superior to Fluoxetine in treating PTSD and depression (Van der Kolk et al., 2007). Healing TREE (Trauma Resources, Education & Entertainment) nonprofit, a proud Face It partner, facilitates and sponsors EMDR Therapy Training across Kentucky. Healing TREE has two trainings scheduled for 2024 currently; one in Prestonsburg, KY (Part I Monday – Wednesday March 25-27 and Part II Monday – Wednesday July 15-July 17 and one in Louisville, KY (Part I Thursday – Saturday July 18-20 and Part II Monday – Wednesday October 21-23). While Healing TREE does not anticipate that scholarships will become available over the next 8 months for folks who were added to their waitlist over the past year, they do have some self- or organization-pay slots available for their next trainings. Since trainers of their team’s caliber typically don’t come to Kentucky, the self/organization-pay option would still save travel and lodging costs for two separate 3 day periods or would save your employer from having to enroll and pay for 20 clinicians to be trained in order to bring the trainers directly to them. The cost is $1,950 for the 52-hour training which includes consultation and supervision. Please visit healingtreenonprofit.org/emdr for detailed information about this training, including certification, curriculum, cost details, continuing education and eligibility. You can also see testimonials from past trainings. Payment is due no later than February 20 for Prestonsburg. Payment plans may be available for Louisville. Interested parties should email info@healingtreenonprofit.org ASAP but no later than February 15th.

Hats On For Healing
2024-03-21 17:30 - 19:30
March 21, 2024 • 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: The Olmsted (3701 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207)
Parking: Free
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The 2nd annual Hats on for Healing will feature a silent auction of over 250 Derby hats and fascinators, as well as other amazing auction items. All proceeds benefit the Kosair for Kids Child Abuse Prevention Fund. For more information, contact Marki Hartlage: 502-814-9897 or mhartlage@kosair.org

UofL Health - Behavioral Health Summit
2024-03-19 08:00 - 16:30
Save the Date
Gen Z + Mental Health: What is impacting our youth and young adults today? Panel discussions, dynamic speakers, and CEU’s available. Registration info and more to come.

Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana + Bounce Coalition Family Engagement Night
2024-03-04 17:30 - 19:00
The Bounce Coalition has partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana to provide valuable family engagement nights for existing BGCKY families. During this time Bounce would like to hear from you on ways we can support you with the goal of resilience building.

Monday, March 4th, 2024 at 5:30 Dinner, Programming at 6pm – 7pm
at the California BGC location: 1508 W. Kentucky Street Floor #3, Louisville, KY 40210
Incentives available for each family. For questions, please email; tagonva@kyyouth.org

Lunch and Learn
2024-02-29 12:00 - 13:00
Join Darlene Thomas, Executive Director of GreenHouse 17, on February 29 at 12PM ET for a Virtual Lunch and Learn, to learn about supporting non-offending parents in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). relationships.
Social Work CEUs available.
By the end of this training, participants will have a better understanding of:
– The dynamics of intimate partner violence and offender typology.
– Mixed messages between systems and their impact on the non-offending parent.
– How systems, communities, and advocates can better support non-offending parents and their children.
– The connection between intimate partner violence and child abuse.
There will be a drawing at the end of the session to win a free lunch. Register: bit.ly/LL22924

Peace for Parents - Mom Together: A Support Group for Moms of all Ages
2024-02-07 18:00 - 19:00
Consider attending this educational seminar to learn more about the root causes of behavior and healthy ways to interrupt negative behavior. There will be time for questions and answers.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
6-7 PM
Shively Baptist Church 1599 Sadie Lane Louisville KY 40216
RSVP to: Gregory.Oerther@UofLHealth.org or 502-479-4266
Light refreshments will be provided.

Face It Movement - Curiosity Club
2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:00
Come get your nerd on! Face It is excited to launch the Face It Curiosity Club, a journal club that’s open to anyone who’s interested in learning more about issues related to child maltreatment. The Curiosity Club will give attendees an opportunity to discuss the latest research and data findings, make connections between child maltreatment and their professional sectors, and network with like-minded people.
Join us on Wednesday, January 31st at 10:00 AM ET as Alicia Parham (Homeland Security Investigations Victim Assistance Program) presents on the intersection of human trafficking and online exploitation of youth.

The meeting is being held at Kosair For Kids, 982 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40217.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/3Son0KF

Face It Movement - Curiosity Club
2024-01-30 10:00 - 11:00
Come get your nerd on! Face It is excited to launch the Face It Curiosity Club, a journal club that’s open to anyone who’s interested in learning more about issues related to child maltreatment. The Curiosity Club will give attendees an opportunity to discuss the latest research and data findings, make connections between child maltreatment and their professional sectors, and network with like-minded people.

Join us on Tuesday, January 30th at 10:00 AM ET as Lacey McNary, DSW, and Jaime Thompson, MSSW, (McNary Group) present their research analyzing the landscape of human trafficking and youth exploitation in Louisville.

The meeting is being held at Kentucky Youth Advocates, 10200 Linn Station Rd Ste 310, Louisville, KY 40223.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/3tOGbns

Children’s Advocacy Week
2024-01-22 08:00 - 2024-01-26 17:00
January 22, 2024 – January 26, 2024
For 20 years, advocates for kids have gathered in Frankfort for Children’s Advocacy Day to fill the halls of the Capitol and ask their elected officials to step up for all Kentucky kids. The critical mass of advocates and youth in the Capitol building has led to many policy wins and raising awareness of issues facing kids and their families. As we’ve transitioned to Children’s Advocacy Week, there are even more opportunities to connect with legislators and other advocates during the state legislative session. Children’s Advocacy Week 2024 will be January 22-26th with the Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, January 24th! Learn more and register: kyyouth.org/childrens-advocacy-week/

Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky - Kinship Support Group
2023-12-11 - 2023-12-18
Want to launch a support group? Let the Bounce Coalition and Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky help you!

Join us for an incredible opportunity to empower and support kinship caregivers in Kentucky! The Bounce Coalition, together with the Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky, will be offering training and technical assistance for your current (or upcoming) group. Stipends will be available for each support group leader.

For more information register for the virtual info sessions:

— December 11 at 5:00pm and December 18 at 6:00pm EST.
Register HERE!
Please feel free to share with your networks. Let me know if you have any questions.

Grief Recovery Method Support Group
2023-11-22 18:00 - 2024-01-03 19:30
People say you have to let go and move on in your life, but they don’t tell you what you need to do to accomplish that. The Grief Recovery Method® Support Group not only makes that possible, but provides partnerships and guidance to ensure that it happens. Your feelings are normal and natural. Whether your loss is from:
• Death
• Divorce or end of a relationship
• Loss of a career
• Loss of a child
• Loss of trust
• Loss of faith
• Loss of safety
• Loss of health
• Loss of childhood
• Trauma
Join Peace Hospital for this NO CHARGE 8-week program. The next group will begin: Wednesdays from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on
November 22 – January 3, 2024
For more information and to sign up call 502-432-2011 or email Lisa at Lisa.Prewitt@UofLHealth.org.

17th Annual Benefit for the Backside: A Day at the Races
2023-11-17 12:00 - 17:00
GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW for their 17th Annual Benefit for the Backside: A Day at the Races presented by RocketShip Racing. The event is set for Friday, November 17th at noon!
This event supports the BLC’s mission to provide support and resources in a safe, welcoming environment for the diverse community of racetrack workers & families, and is our biggest fundraiser of the year.
REGISTER HERE ➡️ benefitforthebackside.org

12th Annual Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Symposium
2023-11-03 08:00 - 13:00
This program will address specific mental and behavioral health needs of vulnerable populations such as those experiencing homelessness and intergenerational trauma, and those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. National and local speakers will highlight treatment options and resources for these groups. Speakers also will address the efficacy of select pediatric mental health treatment approaches and the resiliency of affected vulnerable populations. This event is being provided at no cost, however, registration is required. The conference link will be sent to registrants after they register. Registration deadline: Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023

ECHO's Bourbon and Bonbons
2023-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | the olmstead
Join us for a fun-filled evening! You’ll enjoy a night of tasty samples of bourbon inspired food & beverages from local distilleries, wineries and restaurants all while bidding on fabulous live and silent auction items. Learn more and register: https://echo-ky.org/

La Casita's Circle of Solidarity
2023-10-21 18:00 - 23:00
La Casita’s annual Circle of Solidarity gala is right around the corner! Are you ready to party with us?
As in years’ past, the Circle of Solidarity gala is an opportunity to support La Casita’s mission and celebrate the way we collectively accompany each other in honoring the resiliency of our Latinx and immigrant communities. It is a true fiesta full of music, delicious foods, dancing, singing – and a special moment when we reflect on the impact of the small but mighty La Casita team, in our colorful, vibrant and incredible way!
We know that you – members of our beloved community – share in our quest for a better present and future for our Latinx families, and the gifts that La Casita brings to the entire Louisville community. So we humbly ask for your support of the 2023 Circle of Solidarity gala, which takes place on Saturday, Oct. 21.
¡Muchas gracias!

Green Hill Therapy's - Halloween on the Hill
2023-10-21 10:00 - 14:00
Join Green Hill Therapy on Saturday October 21 for their Halloween on the Hill Event. FREE to kids and families that attend. Learn more.

Volunteer of America's Power of 1 Breakfast
2023-10-19 07:45 - 09:00
Join Volunteers of America for their 15th annual Power of 1 Breakfast! This year, they will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of VOA’s recovery program for pregnant and parenting women, Freedom House!
Be a part of this important event on October 19 and learn about Freedom House graduate, Emilee Ward’s inspiring journey to recovery.
The livestream will start at 7:45 a.m. and the program will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 9 a.m. Check out their Facebook page to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/3510009092592580?ref=newsfeed

TEN-4 Week!
2023-10-04 10:00 - 2023-10-06 14:30
Join the Kosair For Kids Face It Movement for a series of FREE trainings on Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma prevention and recognition and the TEN-4 FACESp Bruising Rule.
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.
CEUs are available for Social Workers, FRYSCs, Dentists, and Dental Hygienists, Community Healthcare Workers, Early Childhood Educators, Emergency Medical Service providers, and Nurses.
This year we are offering virtual AND in-person training options coming up October 4-6, 2023.

Register HERE for an in-person training co-hosted with Community Coordinated Child Care (4C) on Wednesday, Oct 4, 10:30AM-12:30PM EST with Dr. Melissa Currie, Child Abuse Pediatrician, in Louisville at the Community Room at the Kosair for Kids Sam Swope Center (982 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40217)
Register HERE for a virtual training on Thursday, Oct 5, 10AM- 12PM EST with Dr. Jennie Green, Child Abuse Pediatrician
Register HERE for the virtual training specialized for Oral Health Professionals co-hosted with the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition on Friday, Oct 6, 10AM – 12PM EST with Carla Hay, RN, MSN, SANE, AFN-C

Operation Parent's Making the Internet Safe Webinar
2023-09-26 13:00 - 14:30
Join Operation Parent’s Making The Internet Safe Webinar on September 26th to discover how to protect your family from your biggest technology concerns like malware, inappropriate content, and the time spent on technology from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST.

Discover how to protect your family from your biggest technology concerns like malware, inappropriate content, and the time spent on technology. ALL registrants will receive a recording of the webinar, so attend live or watch on your own time!

Family Enrichment Center's Yellowstone: A Night at Dutton Ranch
2023-09-23 18:30 - 22:30
YELLOWSTONE: A Night at Dutton Ranch
Previously known as the Venetian Ball, this event will offer guests a fun evening out while supporting local children and families. All proceeds from the event directly benefit FEC child abuse prevention programs.
The event will take place on Saturday, September 23rd at the Venue at 939 Adams Street in Bowling Green, KY from 6:30-10:30 PM.
Tickets are $75 per person or $575 for a Table of 8.
More information, registration, dress code, and ways to support HERE!

Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope
2023-09-19 17:00 - 19:30 | Smoketown Family Wellness Center, 760 S. Hancock Street, Suite B100, Louisville, Kentucky, 40203
YOU’RE INVITED TO A FREE FILM SCREENING + DIALOGUE
RESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS & THE SCIENCE OF HOPE is a one-hour documentary that discusses the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) and birth of a new movement using cutting-edge brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease. Hear from a panel of community members as they weigh in on the significance of ACEs and resilience-building in our community and learn about a new community project to address ACEs and trauma.
Tuesday, September 1 9 th ⋅ 5 : 0 0 – 7 : 3 0 P M
S m o k e t o w n F a m i l y W e l l n e s s C e n t e r – 7 6 0 S . H a n c o c k S t . S u i t e B 1 0 0 , L o u i s v i l l e , K y 4 0 2 0 3
WITH PANELISTS
Glennesha Mudd, LCSW
Shemika Whiteside, MS SW, CSW
L isa Logan, M. S . , M.A. , Doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology
Dr . Julia Lane Mitchell , MD, FAAP
A meal and ref reshment s will be provided — Please RSVP HERE

Kosair for Kids 100 Year Celebration
2023-09-16
SAVE THE DATE
Kosair for Kids
100 Year Celebration
Saturday, September 16
More information to follow

7th Annual Smoketown Neighborhood Celebration
2023-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | 755 South Hacock St, Louisville, KY 40203

Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky's Kids Are Worth It! Conference 2023
2023-09-11 - 2023-09-12 | The Galt House Louisville, 140 N Fourth St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join PCAC for the 2023 Kids Are Worth It!® Conference at the Galt House, Louisville on September 11th and 12th for a selection of 40 workshops, two keynote sessions and variety of exhibitors. Workshop topics will include child neglect, electronic crimes against children, building resiliency in families and children, death scene investigations, and much more. Continuing Education Credits will be available for a variety of disciplines.
Learn more and register.

Operation Parent's Digital Parenting Webinar
2023-08-29 13:00 - 14:30
Join Operation Parent’s Digital Parenting Webinar on August 29th to learn how to develop your technology skills so that you can better communicate about technology at home on Tuesday August 29, 2023 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST.
Kids and teens seem to be the experts of smartphones, social media, tablets, and all the other new technology. Learn how you can become the expert in your house with digital parenting. Digital parenting requires 6 important steps, Learning, Setting Expectations, Training, Management, Monitoring and Communicating. This presentation will give you actionable steps and conversation starters to have with your kids and teens to create a healthy relationship with technology in your home.
ALL registrants will receive a recording of the webinar, so attend live or watch on your own time!

Family Enrichment Center's Mud Happens, One Bad Mud Run
2023-08-26 | Phil Moore Park, 7101 Scottsville Rd, Alvaton, KY, 42122, United States
Phil Moore Park: 7101 Scottsville Rd, Alvaton, KY 42122
Mud Happens, One Bad Mud Run is one of the most fun ways you can support FEC! This event features 3 mile obstacle course throughout Phil Moore Park and is designed to challenge participants both mentally and physically.
The main course is open to ages 10 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.
For the younger muddy buddies, there is a FREE designated kids area for them to climb, jump, and play. Parents/caregivers must sign a waiver before the child is allowed to enter the play area.
Groups of 4+ receive an automatic $5 per person discount!
Register HERE!

La Casita - Realities: A Community of Resilience
2023-07-26 10:00 - 11:30
Join La Casita for a discussion honoring the realities of the Latinx and immigrant community, it honors their stories and resilience while addressing the barriers, and disparities. It recognizes the shifting nature of intersecting identities and encourages ongoing curiosity and self-reflection empowering us to reflect on the process of learning and unlearning. Learn more and register.
