20 Sep Working Together to Heal Trauma: A Training Opportunity for Community Partners
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13 Sep An Update on the Implementation of Comprehensive Changes to Kentucky’s Child Welfare System
By Cortney Downs In the 2018 legislative session House Bill 1, a Face It policy priority, was signed into law, creating several changes to the Kentucky child welfare system. This bipartisan and comprehensive plan proposes significant changes to the adoption and foster care system to significantly strengthen how Kentucky supports kids...
07 Sep Face It® Friday: Breathe in… Breathe out…
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Face It® Friday: Breathe in...
30 Aug Lessening the Effects of Trauma on Children
This post was originally featured on the blog of Kentucky Youth Advocates on August 20, 2018. By Cortney Downs Traumatic experiences can happen to any of us, whether it’s growing up in an abusive or dysfunctional home or surviving a natural disaster. And, while everyone who has experienced trauma wants to move beyond...
24 Aug Face It Friday: Did You Know Face It Ships Resources to All 120 KY Counties?
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Did you know Face It ships to all 120 Kentucky counties for free? So far we've had 42 requests in the month of August! Over 9,300 brochures have been distributed throughout 29 of the 120 counties in Kentucky! Would you like free child abuse recognition and prevention resources for your classroom, library,...
10 Aug Face It Friday: Back-to-School Doesn’t Have to Mean Back-to-Stress!
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The 2018-2019 school year is here! Back-to-school time can mean a lot of changes for not only students and their younger siblings, but for parents and teachers as well. Students are turning in their pool days and playdates for homework time, sports practices, and other afterschool activities. Though the change...
02 Aug The Face It® Movement Releases 6 Tips for a Safe and Successful Back to School Transition
(Louisville, KY, August 2, 2018) – The 2018-2019 school year is here! Back-to-school time can mean a lot of changes for not only students and their younger siblings, but for parents and teachers as well. Students are turning in their pool days and playdates for homework time, sports practices, and other afterschool activities. Though the change in pace can bring...
27 Jul Face It Friday: Calling all parents!! How do you raise a Kentuckian?
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Parents, we are asking you to share your expertise (or lack of!) with other parents. In an effort to reduce parent shame and parent guilt, we are asking you to share stories/videos/pictures about funny kid moments, patience pushing blunders, helpful bystanders, and everything in between related to parenting. Click here...
19 Jul Working Together to Heal Trauma: A Training Opportunity for Community Partners
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13 Jul Face It Friday: Summer Car Safety
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Face It® Friday: Summer Car Safety This summer has been especially hot! Make sure you are keeping your little ones safe in the heat, especially in hot cars. One way to help remember your kiddo in the back of a car is to leave an item you'll need at your next destination...