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
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
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
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
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 | 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
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
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
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
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
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 | 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
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.

Face It Lunch and Learn - "Smoke After the Fire: The Lingering Effects of Vicarious Trauma" with Glennesha Mudd
2025-03-18 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a virtual Lunch and Learn “Smoke After the Fire: The Lingering Effects of Vicarious Trauma” with Glennesha Mudd. This workshop is designed to help individuals who are exposed to trauma through their work and personal experiences understand, manage, and mitigate the effects of vicarious trauma. Participants will explore the psychological and emotional impacts of secondary trauma, identify early warning signs, and learn evidence-based strategies to build personal and organizational resilience. Register here.

Participants will be able to

define vicarious trauma
identify and recognize the signs of vicarious trauma
understand the impact of vicarious trauma
identify strategies to overcoming vicarious trauma
implement workplace practices to reduce vicarious trauma risk

Social Work CEU’s available.

Early Childhood Special Ed Training: Supporting Parents of Children with Special Needs
2025-03-18 19:00 - 20:00
Event full – Registration closed.
Join us for a VIRTUAL training on March 18 from 7-8 pm EST focused on Supporting Parents of Children with Special Needs with TyiaLynn Scott from Critially Loved. 1 hour child care training credit available.
In this training you will learn:

Unique ways to support parents of special needs children practically and emotionally
How to reduce child abuse in special needs children by educating parents
About resources available to share with special needs parents to provide additional support

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 @ 7:00 PM

Family & Children's Place - Rally to End Child Abuse
2025-03-20 11:00 - 12:00
To kickoff Child Abuse Prevention Month each year, Family and Children’s Place hosts a Rally to End Child Abuse. At the rally, they highlight the recent child abuse and neglect stats, invite elected officials to speak about what it is they are doing to help end child abuse, hear from partner agencies, and more. They would love to see you there!
Date: Wednesday January 20
Time: 11 AM EST
Location: 525 Zane Street, Louisville, KY, USA

Family & Children's Place Open House
2025-03-20 12:00 - 13:00
After the Rally to End Child Abuse, they are hosting a Spring Open House! Here, you will be able to learn from program staff about the work they do to create happy, healthy children and families free from abuse. Additionally, they will give tours of their nationally recognized Child Advocacy Center.
Date: March 20, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM EST
Location: 525 Zane Street, Louisville, KY, USA
RSVP to aasamoah@famchildplace.org or register here.

Spring 2025 Face It Full Partner
2025-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Kosair For Kids, 982 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY, 40217, United States
Join us for the Spring 2025 Face It Full Partner meeting on March 26th from 1:00-3:00 pm at Kosair for Kids (982 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40217). A virtual option will be available for folks who can’t make it to Louisville.

PCAK Pinwheel Planting at the Capitol
2025-03-31 10:00 - 11:00
Join Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky on March 31 at 10AM EST on the grounds of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort as they plant pinwheels to kick off #CAPM2025!
Visit Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky for more information and updates!

Family Nurturing Center Blue Ribbon Ceremony
2025-04-01 11:30 - 13:00
Join Family Nurturing Center as they launch National Child Abuse Prevention Month with their Blue Ribbon Ceremony at Tom Gill Chevrolet.
Hear inspiring words from featured speaker Jeff Thomas, proclamations by government leaders, and tips on ways everyone can protect children and promote healthy families.
Following the ceremony guests are invited to tie blue ribbons on the fence surrounding the dealership to represent children impacted by abuse and neglect. They will remain on the fence during the month of April.
Please wear blue and join us for a community photo.
*limited seating available* Register.
#WearBlue4KYKids

Face It Lunch & Learn: The Link By the Numbers - Animal Abuse and Interpersonal Violence
2025-04-02 12:00 - 13:00
Join us on April 2 from 12-1PM ET for a virtual Lunch and Learn: The Link By the Numbers – Animal Abuse and Interpersonal Violence with Joy Keeley from The Kentucky Link Coalition. This workshop is designed to learn to recognize and identify the links between animal abuse and crimes against people. Register.

Mountain Comprehensive Care Center 24th Annual Stand Up for a Brighter Tomorrow Conference
2025-04-04 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for the 24th Annual Stand Up for a Brighter Tomorrow Conference in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on April 4, 2025!
Stand Up for a Brighter Tomorrow is an annual Behavioral Health Conference on the emotional well-being of children, adolescents and young adults. This Conference benefits professionals, parents and others interested in increasing their knowledge about sexual assault and/or interpersonal violence and emotional and/or behavioral disorders found in children, adolescents and young adults.
There is no registration fee to attend the conference and there is no charge for continuing education credits.
Lunch will be provided.
Door prizes will be available.
Please notify Heather Greene (Heather.Greene@mtcomp.org) or Renee Conn (Renee.Conn@mtcomp.org) if you find you cannot attend after registration so that others can be registered after maximum capacity is reached.
Seating is limited to 300. Registration cut-off will be at maximum capacity or no later than March 26, 2025.
Workshops include: Trauma-Informed Care: Understanding Impact, Building Resilience; The Brain-Body-Behavior Connection: An Interpersonal Neurobiological Perspective; and Human Trafficking in an Opioid Crisis.
CEU credits are approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work and for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for 90 minutes. CEU approval is pending with the Kentucky Board of Examiners in Psychology and the Licensed Professional Board of Counselors. Attendees must attend an entire workshop and complete a written evaluation to receive CEU credit. Additionally, attendees will receive a certificate in “Trauma-Informed Care Overview” upon completion of the trauma-informed care session.
April 4th, 8am. Doors open at 7:45am.
Mountain Arts Center
50 Hal Rogers Drive Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Register and find more details.

Operation Parent - Launch, Don't Crash: Tips to Help them Fly the Nest Webinar
2025-04-08 13:00 - 14:00
For some, college is right around the corner, but this webinar is for everyone. Teaching kids to manage their own health, wellness, and decision-making starts long before they leave home. Dr. Jill Grimes, The College Doc, will share practical ways to build independence now so they’re ready for what’s next. Register.
April 8
1 PM EST

Peace for Parents - Family Engagement and Resource Night Discussions on Mental Health
2025-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | 1701 Rangeland Rd, Louisville, KY 40219, USA
Families will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of mental health issues facing youth. There will be information about levels of care and evidence-based treatment options as well as time for questions and answers. Additional resources will be provided by Rangeland Elementary Family Resource Center Coordinator, Michelle Skinner. Light refreshments will be provided.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Rangeland Elementary School 1701 Rangeland Road Louisville, KY 40219
RSVP to: Gregory.Oerther@uoflhealth.org

It Takes a Village: Recognizing, Preventing, and Addressing Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming
2025-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Lighthouse Academy at Newburg, 5312 Shepherdsville Rd, Louisville, KY, 40228, United States
Join Glennesha Mudd with Safe Touch Counseling for this informative and empowering workshop that is designed to help parents, caregivers, and community members understand the harsh realities of child sexual abuse and grooming behaviors. Participants will learn how to recognize warning signs, take proactive steps to protect children, and respond effectively if abuse or grooming is suspected.
Dinner will be provided.
Date: Tuesday April 9
Time: 6-7:30pm EST
Location: Lighthouse Academy at Newburg, 5312 Shepherdsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40228
Register here: bit.ly/ITAV2025

Facing the Facts Webinar: A Look at the New Face It Data Dashboard & 2025 State Policy Action
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:00
A webinar introducing the new Face It Data Dashboard, a powerful tool designed to enhance your understanding and prevention of child abuse and neglect in Kentucky. This session will also provide a connection between data and policy efforts and an overview of the 2025 Face It state policy actions impacting child welfare. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
Date: April 10
Time: 10-11AM EST
Register here: bit.ly/FTF25Webinar

TEN-4 Day 2025 Information Session
2025-04-14 15:00 - 16:00
TEN-4 Day is increasingly recognized across the United States as an opportunity to share resources on red flags of child abuse among young children and tools for prevention to support families. We invite community partners, medical professionals, and elected officials from across the nation to learn more about TEN-4 Day 2025 — October 4, 2025 — and how you and your organization can get involved.
Date: April 14
Time: 3-4PM EST
Register here: bit.ly/T4Info25

WKU LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare and Education - 2025 Child Welfare Expo
2025-04-15 17:00 - 19:00
Celebrate the child welfare community, connect with agencies at the job fair, WIN gift cards and other fun prizes. Enjoy FREE food and refreshments, presentation of the LCCWEAR Annual Child Welfare Awards, guest speakers & much more! Register
Tuesday, April 15
5-7:00 PM CST
WKU Knicely Conference Center
2355 Nashville Road, Bowling Green

Family & Children's Place - 2025 Champions for Children Luncheon
2025-04-17 11:30 - 13:00 | louisville slugger field, 401 E Main St, Louisville, Kentucky
Join Family and Children’s Place on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Louisville Slugger Field from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
for the annual Champions for Children Luncheon presented by HealthTrackRX! Register.
2025 Champions for Children Luncheon supports Family & Children’s Place and is FCP’s largest fundraiser of the year and free and open to the public. It highlights community stories and the services of FCP.
Location: 401 E Main St, Louisville, KY, USA
Contact efox@famchildplace.org with any questions.

Carter County FRYSC Celebrate the Child
2025-04-17 17:00 - 19:00
Join the Carter County FRYSC for their Prevent Child Abuse Event on April 17, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Prichard Elementary School, 401 East Main Street, Grayson, KY. Guest speaker will be Batman. After the program, he will take photos with students with the bat mobile. Theme is be “Your Own Super Hero”. Various agencies will be set up sharing information with families. Register here. Contact donna.stamper@carter.kyschools.us with any questions.
April 17
5-7PM
401 E Main St, Grayson, KY 41143, USA
