Face It

“Be the One” FREE Community Seminar
2018-02-28 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 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
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

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, 2017-07-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2017-06-22 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

168th Annual St. Joe's Picnic
2017-08-11 - 2017-08-12 | St. Joseph Children’s Home, 2823 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
For 168 years, generations of friends and family gather every August for the annual picnic at St. Joseph Children’s Home to play games, visit, eat, drink, and volunteer. St. Joe’s Picnic continues to be the largest picnic in Kentucky with approximately 60,000 attendees on Saturday alone! All proceeds from the Picnic support the most abused and neglected children in Kentucky and help St. Joe’s continue their mission of “Giving Children a Home.”
Interested in volunteering at Picnic? Review the list for available Picnic volunteer opportunities and click the Sign Up button to volunteer for shifts. When you click the Submit button, you will be prompted to enter additional information. If you are signing up a group of volunteers, please be sure to indicate how many people you will have for each shift, and indicate a contact’s name for your group in the Comment section. Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/

2017 Lighthouse Health and Back To School Fair
2017-08-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Lighthouse Academy at Newburg, 5312 Shepherdsville Rd, Louisville, KY, 40228, United States
Lighthouse Academy at Newburg hosts its 2017 Health and Back to School Fair.
Children K and up must be present to get free back to school supplies, back to school and sports physicals, and health screenings. Dental Checks for all ages, Vision Screenings. Booths at the event, including LGE Safety City, Louie the Lightning Bug, and Face It.

CASA 101 Information Session
2017-07-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Oldham Co Public Library, 308 Yager Ave, LaGrange, KY, 40031, United States
Be a voice for a child. To learn more, join us for a CASA 101 information session. During the one-hour session, you will hear about the children our volunteers serve, the application process, the training and case support provided to each volunteer. You’ll also hear about other ways to support the CASA mission.

Teen Leaders for Diversity Camp
2017-06-26 09:00 - 2017-06-28 16:00
The work of the National Coalition Building Institute is the foundation of our diversity workshops for 12 – 17 year olds. Teens explore and deepen the basic skills of affirmation, communication, cooperation and problem solving. They learn together how to celebrate their similarities and differences, understand stereotypes and interrupt prejudicial acts, remarks and slurs. The fee is $50 for the 3-day camp which includes snacks, lunch and materials. Registration is available here.

Teen Town Hall
2017-06-21 17:00 - 19:00 | California Community Center, 1600 St. Catherine Street, Louisville, KY, 40210, United States
PACT in Action and the PAL Coalition are hosting a Teen Town Hall featuring Representative Attica Scott.
WHAT: Teen Town Hall featuring Kentucky Rep. Attica Scott
WHO: Hosted by PAL Coalition and PACT in Action
WHEN: 5:30-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 21
WHERE: California Community Center (in the gym), 1600 St. Catherine Street, Louisville, Ky., 40210
INTERACTVE: PACT/PAL PhotoVoice exhibit will be available for viewing beginning at 5 p.m.
Free dinner will be provided at the town hall, which invites young people, families, and community members to participate and discuss issues facing their community. Representative Scott, who represents the state’s 41st District, will participate and help answer questions asked and raised during the meeting.
PAL is a program of Family & Children’s Place, a child abuse prevention agency, and PACT is a teen dating violence initiative of the Center for Women and Families and KentuckyOne Health.

LIBA Family Fun Night
2017-06-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Attention members of the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA):
Gather up your families and join members at the Kentucky Science Center for a night of fun, food, and science. This event is an opportunity for LIBA members to connect on a whole new level at a fun family event sponsored by the Face It Movement to End Child Abuse.

The exhibits will be open to LIBA members and families from 5:30 – 8:00 pm.
All ages are welcome. (The Science Center is fun for young and old!)
Dinner is included in the Riverview Room (on the 4th Floor) and will be catered by Ladyfingers Catering. We will draw for door prizes and make a few announcements at 6:30 pm if you want to time when you come by.
Adults are $5, children 12 and under are free.

RSVP: http://www.keeplouisvilleweird.com/event-2541475
