Face It

Workshop: Tips for Preventing Your Pre-Teen from Engaging in Negative and Destructive Behavior
2018-03-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 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
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

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

Training Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Youth Serving Organizations through Risk Reduction Practices
2017-11-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Pritchard Community Center, 404 S Mulberry St, Elizabethtown, KY, 42701, United States

Tips for Preventing Your Pre-Teen from Engaging in Negative and Destructive Behavior
2017-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Eisenhower Elementary, 5300 Jessamine Lane, Louisville, Kentucky, 40258
This workshop will provide education about warning signs, triggers, finding motivation and encouraging change in children and adolescents. Topics covered will include ADHD, bullying, social media, substance abuse risk, etc. There will be time for questions.

Presented by: Greg Oerther, CSW

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

Managing Difficult Childhood Behaviors at Home and at School
2017-11-14 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Presented by: Jordan Hall, MS, BCBA, LBA

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

Cooperative Games Day Two
2017-11-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Central Presbyterian Church, 318 West Kentucky St, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
Tin Can Pass, Queen Frog and Cyclops are just a few of the cooperative games you will learn to take back to your school, community center, etc. at this fun and engaging workshop. Peace Ed has found that cooperative play is one of the best ways to teach young people conflict resolution skills. Games are taught by playing and then explored as teachable moments around communication, feelings identification, team-building and problem solving skills. You do not have to have attended Games Day One to attend Day Two. Fee is $55 per person or two for $100.

Fee includes a handbook with written instructions for all the games, lunch and fun, fun, fun!
Register here!

Family Fun Fest
2017-11-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Churchill Park School, 435 Boxley Ave, Louisville, KY, 40209, United States
The Council on Developmental Disabilities presents the 7th Annual Family Fun Fest with sponsorship from Superior Van and additional support from Got-Special-Kids. Please join us on Saturday, November 4th from 11am-2pm at Churchill Park School for lunch, activities and to learn about a lot of great resources.
Exhibitors on site include:
Alternative Adult Day Health Care Center
Autism Society of Kentuckiana
Center for Accessible Living
Center for Courageous Kids
Centerstone KY
Clinical Behavior Analysis (CBA)
Critically Loved
Diane Moore Dance Academy, Miracle Dancers
KY State Treasure- STABLE accounts
The Kids Club
KY SPIN
Louisville Expressive Therapies
Open Arms Children’s Health
Orchid House
Think Move Learn
The Lee Speciality Clinic
U of L Music Therapy Program
U of L School of Dentistry

The event is free! Register here.

Training Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Youth Serving Organizations through Risk Reduction Practices
2017-11-02 | Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 533 E Main S, Lexington, KY, 40508, United States

5th Annual Community Shield Conference
2017-10-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Crowne Plaza, 830 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY, 40209, United States
The 5th annual Community Shield Conference will focus on Integrating Trauma & Building Resilience with Children & Youth Exposed to Violence. The learning objectives are increasing awareness around the social services system, responding to children and youth exposed to violence, establishing and strengthening relationships among service providers, and increasing skill sets regarding personal awareness and professional boundaries.
To register click here.

Training Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Youth Serving Organizations through Risk Reduction Practices.
2017-10-26 | McCracken County Cooperative Extension, 2025 New Holt Road, Paducah, KY, 42001, United States

The Center for Women and Families Annual Report to the Community
2017-10-18 16:00 - 17:30 | University Club and Alumni Center, 200 East Brandeis Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States
Join the Center for Women and Families for their annual update of organizational accomplishments/challenges and community awards.
Program begins at 4:30 p.m.
Light refresments and cash bar available.
2017 Center for Women and Families Awards
Community Service Award
Mary D. Rudd Volunteer Service Award
Board of Directors CARE Award
President’s CARE Award
Partners of Distinction Award
RSVP to Bob Dixon (bob.dixon@cwfempower.org) or calling 502.581.7218.

Lighthouse Fall Festival
2017-10-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Lighthouse Academy at Newburg, 5312 Shepherdsville Rd, Louisville, KY, 40228, United States
Join Lighthouse Academy at Newberg for their Family Fall Festival on October 13th. The event is family friendly with community partner booths, food, and games! No registration is required and the event is free and open to the public!

Conflict Resolution Training
2017-10-03 08:30 - 15:00 | Central Presbyterian Church, 318 West Kentucky St, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
Learn the basics of conflict resolution skill building with young people.This one-day training for adults is designed for educators and youth workers who work with elementary, middle and high school age youth.Explore the building blocks of conflict resolution, affirmation, cooperation and communication, through games, hands-on experience and role playing that can later be used with your students.
Fee is $75 per person or $100 for a two-person team. Lunch included.

Register here.

2017 NuLu Festival
2017-09-30 11:00 - 19:00 | East Market Street
For the ninth 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, 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.
Be sure to stop by the Face It booth to talk with partners, check out our resources, and grab family-friendly swag.

Eat and Greet with St. Joe's
2017-09-21 11:00 - 12:30 | St. Joseph Children’s Home, 2823 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
Community members are invited to tour St. Joe’s campus and facilities as well as learn more about our important mission, “Giving Children a Home.” This includes lunch prepared by our on-site chef, Finbar Kinsella, and the opportunity to meet some of St. Joe’s kids!
Please RSVP to attend: Sally Walko, sallyw@sjkids.org, (502)-893-0241, ext. 281.

21st Annual Kids Are Worth It! Conference
2017-09-18 08:00 - 2017-09-19 17:00 | Crowne Plaza, 830 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY, 40209, United States
Join Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky for the 21st Annual Kids Are Worth It! Conference on September 18 & 19 in Louisville. They offer CEUs, a networking reception, exhibitors, and information on child abuse prevention and child welfare practice.
Find the registration form here.

Boots & BBQ Bash
2017-08-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Louisville Marriott East, 1903 Embassy Square Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40299, United States
