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One of US's oldest Child Care Resource and Referral agencies, Community Coordinated Child Care equips families and Early Childhood Centers to thrive.

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Countdown to Kindergarten

Will your child be going to kindergarten soon? Do you worry about the transition to kindergarten? Does your family have questions about signing up or getting ready for kindergarten? Find resources to help with this transition, including Countdown to Kindergarten Calendars and more!

Ages & Stages Developmental Screening Hub

Metro United Way's Developmental Screening Hub is a free program for children 2 months to 5 ½ years of age. Parents and caregivers complete a developmental screening called the Ages & Stages Questionnaire®, and if a parent has questions about their child's development, or the screening identifies a child who needs a little encouragement, trained coordinators connect families to services that can help. Plus the child receives a free book with each questionnaire completed!

CCAP Resources

With more Kentucky families now eligible for child care assistance, the Ready for K Alliance created a resource to help families navigate CCAP, from the application to the recertification process. This FAQ is designed with families in mind, and we hope it helps you answer any questions you may have about the program.

Louisville Growing Readers

The Louisville Growing Readers program provides families 100 printed picture books plus parent information in weekly mailings directly to homes. In all, families will receive four books per week for 25 weeks. They will also have access to more than 400 books narrated in 40+ languages through Louisville's digital library.

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Please click here to link to materials which share an overview of the Evolve502/JCPS Summer Learning Initiative. In the folder you will find both a link to the video presentation as well as a PDF of the slide deck that was shown.

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Evolve502 CLH Backpack League Summer Program - Orgs

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Evolve 502 in partnership with JCPS is extremely excited to offer supports during our community-wide summer learning efforts. This site will serve as a "one-stop-shop" for you to easily access presentation materials, and frequently asked questions that you may have. This site will be updated

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All Kentuckians are mandated reporters. If you believe a child is being abused or neglected, call the Child Protection Hotline.

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The Developmental Screening Hub is a free program for children 2 months to 5 ½ years of age. The Hub provides parents and caregivers with the opportunity to complete a developmental screening called the Ages & Stages Questionnaire®. If a parent has questions about their child's development, or the screening identifies a child who needs a little encouragement, trained coordinators connect families to services that can help. If the family needs help in any area outside of education, the coordinators can connect them to other services.

Parents participating in the hub will:

Receive a FREE Book upon completion.

Discover their child's strengths.

Learn about developmentally appropriate developmental milestones.

Identify areas of development that may need encouragement and/or support.

Be connected to appropriate resources and community supports.

Be able to monitor their child's development over time.

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Metro United Way's Ages & Stages Developmental Screening Hub - Metro United Way

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The Developmental Screening Hub is a free program for children 2 months to 5 ½ years of age. The Hub provides parents and caregivers with the opportunity to complete a developmental screening called the Ages & Stages Questionnaire®.

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Louisville Metro tops the national list for distributing Emergency Rent Assistance As of March 31, 2022 Neighborhood Place has provided $49,568,630 in rent assistance to 7,945 households in Jefferson County through the ERA Program.

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5,000 children and families served annually.

Family & Children's Place provides resources, support and solutions to help families prevent and stop child abuse and neglect, and to heal those impacted, by empowering parents and the community to create safe, nurturing environments for children.

About Us
Protecting kids isn't just an important thing. It's the only thing.

Our child advocacy centers are front-line responders to suspected abuse and neglect. We also coordinate the efforts of child-protection staff, law enforcement, and healthcare professionals.

Our Services
All the things kids hope for. All under one roof.

As important as dealing with abuse is, we also work to prevent it. Beginning with programs that help parents raise healthy babies, we aim to give kids a hopeful tomorrow.

You can help us help.

Family & Children's Place offers multiple ways to help our families, including making a financial donation, organizing a drive for our most-needed items, and volunteering your time.

Featured Story

Relief and a renewed sense of connection.

Jaylen* was seven years old when he witnessed an argument between his parents that escalated into physical violence. They came to Family & Children's Place in search of healing.

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Subscribe to our mission? Please subscribe to our newsletter.

Our newsletter will keep you up to date about news and special events at Family & Children's Place.

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5,000 children and families served annually. Family & Children's Place provides resources, support and solutions to help families prevent and stop child abuse and neglect, and to heal those impacted, by empowering parents and the community to create safe, nurturing environments for children. Our child advocacy centers are front-line responders to suspected abuse and neglect.

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UPDATE 7/18: Our 24 Hour Library at Ridgway Memorial is back in service! However, the library remains closed due to continued HVAC malfunctions. All scheduled programs have been permanently moved to the Community Wing of the new Central Library.

Library and Curbside Pickup hours are: Monday-Thursday 11 AM-7 PM @Nichols, 9 AM-8 PM @All Other Locations | Friday & Saturday 9 AM-5 PM @ All Locations | Sunday 1-5 PM @Ridgway Memorial Only

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UPDATE 7/18: Our 24 Hour Library at Ridgway Memorial is back in service! However, the library remains closed due to continued HVAC malfunctions. All scheduled programs have been permanently moved to the Community Wing of the new Central Library.

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Unemployment Services - Kentucky Career Center

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Louisville Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack

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If You're 16 to 21 Years Old, You Can Get a Quality Job This Summer Through SummerWorks!

It's an opportunity to earn a paycheck, but even more importantly, you'll get valuable business experience that could shape your future education and career. You might even land a summer job that ties in with what you are already learning in school.

Mission

We work to cultivate Louisville's young talent by preparing and connecting youth to summer jobs and other work-based learning opportunities.

Vision

Our vision is that all Louisville young adults possess the skills and attributes that lead to lifelong career success.

Why Participate?

The Mayor's SummerWorks Program serves as your advocate as you enter the workforce. It's a great opportunity to explore careers of interest, get real job experience, and develop professional references. Whether you're trying to find your first job or one that advances you as a professional, we are here to help!

As a participant in this free program, you receive:

Information about job opportunities that align with your age, interests, and experience.

Tips, tools, and workshops on how to land a great job and be the kind of employee every boss wants.

Help getting your résumé and interviewing skills polished to show your best you!

Connection as needed to partners who can assist with other life matters affecting your ability to succeed at work, such as education, housing, transportation, mental health services, child care, and clothing.

Access to resources that help you decide what career you might want to pursue.

Assistance learning about financial management and your paycheck.

Visit the SummerWorks website for more information.

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PNC Grow Up Great® - Inspiring Great Futures

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Through Grow Up Great, PNC emphasizes the importance of the first five years of life, which research has shown is critical to long-term achievement, by helping families, educators and community partners provide innovative opportunities that enhance learning and development in a child's early years.

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Family Support Services,LLC Home Care in Louisville, KY

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana

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The Kidz Club provides skilled nursing care and therapeutic services to children with medical complexities. Since 1996, families and providers have trusted The Kidz Club to provide nursing care in a supportive and stimulating environment for children from birth to under 21 years old.

The Kidz Club is a Medicaid Licensed Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC), so there is no cost to families for children to attend.

Our centers are staffed with a nurturing team of skilled nurses, state-registered nursing assistants, caregivers, and teachers. Physical, speech, and occupational therapists are on-site daily.

Wheelchair accessible transportation on nurse-staffed buses is available to and from our centers.

Conditions that may require nursing interventions throughout the day include but are not limited to the following:

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The Kidz Club - Caring for children who are medically complex for over 20 years!

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Jefferson Skills U is open virtually, and our staff is working to help you attain your educational goals. If you are a current student interested in continuing your studies online or a new student who wishes to learn more about earning your General Educational Development (GED) credential or improving your English language skills, please contact us at (502) 485-3400 or email jcps.skillsu@jefferson.kyschools.us for more information.

The Adult Basic Education Program enables students to upgrade their skills, earn a GED credential, and successfully transition to postsecondary education and/or the workplace. Free morning, afternoon, and evening classes are held at sites across Jefferson County.

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program provides free classes for non-native English speakers who desire to become more proficient in the English language.

Are you interested in part-time work as an instructor or instructional assistant with Jefferson Skills U? Please visit the JCPS Job List for Adult Education.

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Skip to main content Jefferson Skills U is open virtually, and our staff is working to help you attain your educational goals . If you are a current student interested in continuing your studies online or a new student who wishes to learn more about earning your General Educational Development (GED) credential or improving your English language skills, please contact us at (502) 485-3400 or email jcps.skillsu@jefferson.kyschools.us for more information.

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The Kentucky Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program is a voluntary home visitation program for any new or expectant parents. HANDS supports families as they build healthy, safe environments for the optimal growth and development of children.

What is the HANDS Program?

HANDS will support you throughout your pregnancy and the first two years of your baby's life. From pregnancy to the terrific twos, HANDS is here to answer all of your questions during the different stages of your baby's growth. Families begin by meeting with a HANDS parent visitor who will discuss any questions or concerns about pregnancy or a baby's first years. Based on the discussion, all families will receive information and learn about resources available in the community for new parents. Some families will receive further support through home visitation. That's right, information is brought right to the home.

Any parent expecting a new baby and residing in Kentucky is eligible. Families must be enrolled during pregnancy or before a child is 90 days old.
When do HAND Services Begin?
Services can begin during pregnancy or anytime before a child is 3 months old. If interested, contact your local health department.

Why Participate in HANDS?

Parents are the most important people in a baby's life.

Parents are the first and most important teachers a child will ever have.

Parenting is a very demanding job and all parents have worries, questions and stress.

What Can Parents Expect?

Support through your pregnancy and the early years of your baby's life

Ways to make your home safer for your baby

Information on how to care for your baby

Facts that will let you know your baby is growing and developing in healthy ways

Activities that you and your baby can enjoy together that can stimulate your child's brain development

Access to other community services

What are the Main Goals of HANDS?

Healthy pregnancies and births

Healthy child growth and development

Healthy, safe homes

Self-sufficient families

How Does the Program Work?

In the prenatal period the family is screened after a referral is made. This referral can be made by the doctor's office, the health department, your church, friends or family. A trained home visitor will visit your home to introduce parenting skill development in areas such as recognizing your baby's needs, what to expect as your baby grows, making your home safe, etc. The frequency of visits will be determined by the family's needs.

HANDS Believes:

All families have strengths.

Families are responsible for their children.

Families are the primary decision makers regarding their children.

Communities recognize their roles in children's lives.

Communities recognize that all children must succeed.

Prevention and early intervention improves community well being.

Public and private partnerships are vital to a successful program.

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The Kentucky Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program is a voluntary home visitation program for any new or expectant parents. HANDS supports families as they build healthy, safe environments for the optimal growth and development of children. HANDS will support you throughout your pregnancy and the first two years of your baby's life.

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Every Day is a Big Little Adventure

Building on the natural curiosity, deep passion and busy habits of young children, My Big Little Adventure offers a continually updated roadmap of activities, events and resources designed especially for their families and caregivers. My Big Little Adventure invites adults and kids to read, play, and explore together.

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Curiosity Ignites Interest in Learning

Young children are naturally curious and adventurous. Something they see or experience, or even read about, feeds their enthusiasm for a subject. Think big machines, dinosaurs, rain puddles, big buildings, things that rhyme or the color pink. A child may develop a lifelong passion, or a passing interest, from something they read about or do with you when they are very young. Themed-based learning uses this topic-of-interest strategy to bring into focus a collection of activities and adventures that reinforce one another and become particularly memorable and impactful.

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Our Partners

A Community-wide Commitment to Early Childhood.

My Big Little Adventure is proud to partner with other local efforts to encourage grownups to be "first teachers" for all young children by helping them notice, explore, wonder and try. Ninety percent of brain development occurs before age 5. Play, read, explore and learn together - right from the start.

Continue On Your Adventure

Join our community to get regular notices by email about new activities, events and special deals for families with young children!

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Complete the form below to sign up for our email newsletter and receive the latest updates, news and events from My Big Little Adventure!

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Improving the well-being of Louisville's residents

Life-Changing Programs

From swimming lessons to community service projects, the programs at the YMCA of Greater Louisville enhance the members lives and communities spirit, body and mind.

Now more than ever, the Y is here for you! We have motivating group fitness classes, year-round swimming, great programs for kids, healthy living program designed just for you and a community of support! You'll find knowledgeable, friendly staff ready to help you meet your goals and find your healthiest, happiest life!

The Y is for everyone, so we offer a variety of memberships for each member of the family.

Please stop by the branch or give us a call to discuss whether you are eligible for financial assistance.

Upcoming Events at the YMCA of Greater Louisville

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Life-Changing Programs From swimming lessons to community service projects, the programs at the YMCA of Greater Louisville enhance the members lives and communities spirit, body and mind. Now more than ever, the Y is here for you! We have motivating group fitness classes, year-round swimming, great programs for kids, healthy living program designed just for you and a community of support!

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The Center for Women and Families is available to talk with you 24/7, every day of the year.

Protective Orders

Navigating the courts can be challenging, but our advocates are here to help.

Celebration of Service and Survival

Our annual gala, including the recognition of our 2022 Women of Distinction, returns this year on Friday, March 18, 2022!

Take Charge, Not Risks

A partnership between The Center for Women and Families, Volunteers of America Mid-States, and PIRE has improved links to care for people experiencing domestic violence and who are at risk of contracting HIV.

Your relationship can affect your status. Women in unsafe relationships are at a greater risk of an HIV diagnosis.
LEARN MORE

Guest writer Dawne Gee shares her powerful story about fighting her way through an abusive marriage. It's a must-read.
Read Dawne's Story

Become an advocate.

Volunteering at The Center means being there for someone who needs you, empowering others to believe in themselves and making a difference one person at a time.
VOLUNTEER

Our 24-Hour Lifeline

Crises don't wait for a convenient time to happen, and that's why The Center for Women and Families' crisis phone line is available 24/7 to help people experiencing domestic, intimate partner or sexual violence become survivors. Learn more about what to expect if you take advantage of this free, potentially lifesaving resource.
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Call our 24/7 Crisis Line GET HELP NOW The Center for Women and Families is available to talk with you 24/7, every day of the year. Navigating the courts can be challenging, but our advocates are here to help. Our annual gala, including the recognition of our 2022 Women of Distinction, returns this year on Friday, March 18, 2022!

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Susan R. has posted the monthly Chair's report for April 1. Please take a look when you have a few minutes and feel free to reach out with any questions or comments. ... Read More

As many of you have requested, we have added a new form for you to make updates to your group IGRs and Alt IGRs. You'll find access to the new IGR/Alt IGR Update form on the IGRHotlist page. ... Read More

Thank you to all members who joined our Assembly this past Saturday, March 16th...we accomplished a lot together! IGRs or Alt IGRs voted and approved the following items: December Assembly Minutes 50 yes (Unanimous) OIAA Guidelines 56 yes, 1 no, 2 abstain Communications Committee as... ... Read More

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Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous - Building Fellowship: Anytime, Anywhere - For Everyone

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Susan R. has posted the monthly Chair's report for April 1. Please take a look when you have a few minutes and feel free to reach out with any questions or comments. ... Read More As many of you have requested, we have added a new form for you to make updates to your group IGRs and Alt IGRs.

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The ACE Project is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization geared toward School- age youth. We strive to be a positive resource for the community that we serve. The focus of the foundation is to provide our youth resources and experience beyond their community. Some of the services we provide are mentoring, tutoring, life skills, educating youth on violence, destructive behaviors, conflict resolution, and required community service.

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211 connects you to expert, caring help. Every call is completely confidential.

What are you looking for today?

This phone call has given me more hope than I ever thought possible. I have been beaten down for so long and told that I could never be anything. Just talking with you meant even more than all the resources you gave me.

United Way of Central Maryland 211 Client

Referrals to help and resources were made by the 211 network in 2022.

If it were not for your help, I don't know what I would have done without food. It's been too dangerous to go out and I can't afford to be at risk.

211 Miami Client

Average increase in 211 call volume throughout 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.

211 saved my life. It was below freezing, and I had nowhere to sleep. They helped me find a place to stay and create a plan to get my life back.

Cleveland 211 Client

People call 211 for assistance with housing, homelessness, and utility bills every year.

Partner with Us

Whether you provide local services, operate a national non-profit, or represent a company that wants to help more people, 211 can help. Across the country, 211s are vital partners to hundreds of organizations, businesses, and government agencies.

Learn more about our work with partners like the Ad Council, IBM, Lyft, SingleCare, and join us today.

Not sure where to start? We can help. Call 211

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Americana provides holistic, comprehensive programs to immigrants, refugees, and low-income individuals in Louisville. These programs enable people to overcome the challenges of integrating into a new community and of living below the poverty line.

Americana's youth programs are designed to provide children and teens in our community with diverse, meaningful opportunities for academic and personal development to ensure their success in school and life.

After-School Program provides a safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment for school-aged youth. Programming supports their achievement in school through homework help and tutoring, English as a Second Language instruction, college and career readiness programs, creative arts, counseling, youth coaching, a hot meal from Dare to Care Kids' Café, teen leadership, and health and wellness activities such as basketball, soccer, gardening, and nutrition lessons. Through community partnerships, the young participants are also given opportunities they would not otherwise have, such as local field trips, dance and music class, and off-campus recreational activities including hiking and archery.

The Creative Arts Program is part of Americana's year-round youth programming. With emphasis on creative expression, skill-based learning, and social development, creative arts are an important component of the holistic services we provide. Each week, activities such as visual arts, dance, AmeriChoir, and creative writing are offered on-site, along with regular outings into the arts community and visiting artist workshops in all arts disciplines.

The goal of our family programs is to help families successfully integrate into their new hometown.

The Family Education Program supports immigrant and refugee parents in acquiring the tools necessary to promote their children's academic success, while increasing their own English language proficiency and meeting personal health, education, and personal goals . Parents and their children participate in some activities together, promoting parents in their role as a child's first teacher and improving collaboration as a family unit.

The five components of our Family Education Program are:

Interactive literacy activities between parents and their children

Training for parents regarding how to be the primary teacher for their children and full partners in the education of their children

Parent literacy training that leads to economic self-sufficiency

An age-appropriate education to prepare children for success in school and life experiences

Setting and meeting personal goals through Family Coaching

Family Coaching is a confidential, one-on-one relationship between families and a family coach designed to help foster positive change in a family's life. Coaching is based on the belief that the family has the answers they need, and the family coach is trained to support them in discovering these answers rather than simply providing answers. As a critical element to the Family Education Program, families have set and achieved goals like continuing their education, completing their GED, buying a house, earning employment certifications, and obtaining citizenship.

Fiberworks is a women's arts group designed to support the positive integration of refugee and immigrant women into the Louisville community using a common interest in the fiber arts. Participants help one another develop confidence, skills, and resources necessary to identify and pursue goals for themselves and their families as they adapt to their new home in Louisville. Find their handmade products at the Rosewater bookstore and local festivals and fairs.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes

GED in both English and Spanish

English as a Second Language (ESL) program*

Compass college prep courses

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) testing

*More than 50% of all ESL students in Kentucky attend class at Americana.
Family Health Centers provide residents of Louisville and Jefferson County access to high-quality primary and preventative health care services without regard to the ability to pay. FHC recognizes the important role that culture plays in health and developed the Americana clinic as an extension of their mission and a way to better provide for the diverse health care needs of Louisville's immigrants and refugees.

T he Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at Americana offers free tax preparation from February to April each year to qualifying individuals and families in partnership with the Louisville Asset Building Coalition and the IRS.

Kentucky Refugee Ministries offers citizenship classes once a week at Americana and more than 50 students become U.S. Citizens with the help of this class every year.

Our staff also provide Trauma Resilience Training, Cultural Competency Training, and Domestic Abuse Prevention Training.

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Catholic Charities of Louisville, providing help and creating hope since 1939. Catholic Charities offers a wide variety of programs that welcome, empower and strengthen people throughout the Archdiocese of Louisville and beyond. We serve clients of all religious, ethnic, social and economic backgrounds.

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The Healing Place truly is where hope is found. Every day, we provide food, shelter, clothing, and our nationally-recognized recovery program to nearly 1,000 individuals at no cost to the client. All a person has to have is a desire to get sober. We want there to be as few barriers to recovery as possible.

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The Healing Place truly is where hope is found. Every day, we provide food, shelter, clothing, and our nationally-recognized recovery program to nearly 1,000 individuals at no cost to the client. All a person has to have is a desire to get sober. We want there to be as few barriers to recovery as possible.

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Seven Counties is here when you need us. We are now offering telehealth options for our clients. To learn more please reach out to your therapist or Seven Counties Location today!

In the end, it's up to you.
Beginning with us.

There is a force inside all of us that pushes us to survive and prevail. It's the understanding that no matter how many times we've been knocked down, we can and we will get up. It's the belief in who we are and who we can be, all rolled into the conviction that nothing will stop us from trying to achieve our potential. Seven Counties provides mental health services to people in the Louisville Metro area that help them find and reach that potential. Whether you struggle with addiction, anxiety, depression, or simply need a support system, we have something to offer you.

26 Locations

Over 26 locations across Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Spencer, Shelby, and Trimble Counties.

85+ Unique Programs

Designed for behavioral health issues, developmental disabilities, and drug/alcohol addictions.

500 Volunteers

Five hundred volunteers provided 10,000 hours of service in 2019.

34k People Served

Thirty four thousand people in our community received services through our programs in 2019.

Making Seven Counties Awesome

Jerry Makes This Place Awesome!

"I like to call Jerry the Godfather of our Seven Counties West office because he is the main one that holds everything together. He has helped numerous clients over the years and everyone ...

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Alison Makes This Place Awesome!

"Alison is always the first one to say, 'What can I do to help?'""She holds us accountable individually and as a team. She also allows for fun activities and a moment to breathe when we need ...

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Brandon Makes This Place Awesome!

"Brandon is a great asset to the Billing Infrastructure team. His knowledge and willingness to help make him a great team coordinator." -Joyce Fortin, Insurance Specialist "Brandon h...

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Of all the barriers you face, the people
offering treatment shouldn't be one of them.
Careers

Employment + Volunteers

We're here because we believe in the community. We believe that strong communities come from taking care of those who often don't have the resources or abilities to take care of themselves. If you share this belief, and if you think you'd like to be part of creating a healthier Louisville, we'd love to talk to you. Please click the button below to get in touch with us. . . . And thank you!

Get Involved

Contact Seven Counties Services

Phone: (502) 589-8600

10401 Linn Station Rd., Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40223

Need Help? Get Help.

Life can throw up a lot of hurdles. And we think getting help to overcome these hurdles should be easy. If you want to talk to someone about the hurdles in your life, click through for information about how to begin the process. We'll be waiting to hear from you.
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Mental Health Services of Louisville, KY

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Seven Counties is here when you need us. We are now offering telehealth options for our clients. To learn more please reach out to your therapist or Seven Counties Location today! There is a force inside all of us that pushes us to survive and prevail.

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Please call the site before visiting to check geographic restrictions and eligibility. Please note that geographic restrictions may vary. A Mobile Pantry may be canceled due to holidays, scheduling conflicts or weather conditions too dangerous for the public.

Outside our area?
Locate your food bank here: Feeding America
Need assistance beyond food?

211 connects you to answers about
http://www.211.org/
2-1-1 provides information about school lunch programs and summer food service programs for children. You can get information on government-sponsored programs that reduce hunger and find out if you qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps millions of Americans purchase food through grocery stores, farmers markets and restaurants. To learn more about the benefits of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which provides food and nutrition education to new mothers, infants and children up to age five, contact your local 2-1-1 chapter.
Other Resources Metro Louisville Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens National Council for Aging Care Metro United Way Community Resource Directory Government Benefits University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Kentucky Career Center Coalition for the Homeless National Hunger Hotline (1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE) Propel launches platform to help navigate government benefits

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Parents and Caregivers - LFPL is here to help. Here you will find information about how to help kids with their homework, sign up for ACT prep classes, access our research tools, learn about the benefits of Student Power Plus Card, and get some child-rearing tips from experts. Are you an educator or are homeschooling your children? We have Homeschooling and Educator resources too.

Programs & Services

ACT Prep - The Library offers free ACT Prep classes and programs that will help your prepare for the test

Access LFPL's Research Tools designed for Elementary and Middle or High School audiences. You can also view a completeA to Z list of our Research Tools.

Book Bundles - Book Bundles are a collection of 10 books that you can check out for your family. Each bundle will be checked out to your library card for 21 days. Book Bundles will include a variety of age appropriate books for your child.

Homework Help for Kids and Teens.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge This library program encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1,000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Reading to preschool-age children builds vocabulary, language skills, and helps prepare them with the skills they need for kindergarten.In as little as 15 minutes a day, families can build the skills for future school and life success.

Reading Lists - The children's staff has gathered information for you concerning notable literature for children (andfor teens, too). They have also developed reading suggestion lists that you and your child can read together in order to work through your child's concerns.

Ready for Kindergarten - This Jefferson County Public Schools website gives helpful information and tips about school readiness and your child.

Special Events - Throughout the year, children's library staff and outside entertainers perform for you and your child. These programs may include crafts, dance, magic, animals and many more.. Pick up a calendar at your branch or click on the link above to get the complete list of children's special events on our web site.

Student Power Plus Cards -The Student Power Plus Card is a multi-use card distributed to Jefferson County Public School, Archdiocese and private school students.

Storytime - All locations of the library perform story hours for a variety of age ranges. Call your local library to find out convenient times or stop in and pick up a calendar.

Summer Reading - The Louisville Free Public Library sponsors a reading program for children, ages birth through grade 5, as well as a new Teen summer reading program. After picking up a reading folder for each child, your child reads 10 books (or listens to them read). After returning the folder, each child received his or her prizes. Check the home page on our Teen and Kids sites every spring for the latest information.

Websites to Visit

Adoption

Adoption.com - Information is provided to pregnant mothers, adoptees, birthparents, and prospective adoptive parents.

National Council for Adoption - This nonprofit agency promotes adoption through education, research, and legislative action.

Early Childhood

Homeschooling

Internet Safety

Common Sense Media - A useful site for parents to review anything from movies, tv shows, books, websites, games, apps and more that pertain to children and teens

Safe Kids.Com - A great resource for learning more about connecting safely online and digital citizenship.

FBI Resources for Parents - Gain knowledge about how to protect your kids both online and offline.

Protecting Kids Online - Help reduce the risks by talking to kids about making safe and responsible decisions online.

Consumer Notice.Org - A helpful site for navigating discussions with your child about explaining online risks and how to remain safe while cyber searching.

Internet Safety 101 - This link has useful information about staying safe online by grouping ideas for conversations into age specific guidelines.

Literacy

Brightly - Use this resource to gather new ideas for books to read together with your child, or for you as a parent or caregiver; the topics are very current.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - Find out how Dolly Parton is partnering with cities all over the country to provide free books for children under age 5.

Educational Justice - Interested in your 5th-8th grader pairing up to be a tutor with another child for mentoring and academic help? Check them out!

Little Free Library - Find a little free library near you, contribute to it, use it for your own reading purposes, or learn how to create one in your neighborhood.

National Center for Families Learning - This organization encourages families to grow and learn together by supporting the literacy skills of adults and involvement in their children's education.

Read Kiddo Read - Dedicated to creating life-long readers, author James Patterson provides a multitude of booklists for children of all ages, recognizing their varied interests, needs, and reading levels.

ProLiteracy - This site is helpful for gaining knowledge about adult education.

Read Kiddo Read - Dedicated to creating life-long readers, author James Patterson provides a multitude of booklists for children of all ages, recognizing their varied interests, needs, and reading levels.

Reading is Fundamental - Learn how to get involved in one of the leaders in being a voice for children's literacy around the world.

Room to Read - This organization is working to break barriers with low income families as they seek to reach millions of children who aren't school ready to read.

Wonderopolis - Parents and children can wonder and learn together everyday. A new topic is posted daily that will be sure to lead parent and child on a new learning adventure.

Local Family Fun and Volunteer Opportunities

Louisville Family Fun - Search this site for links to fun all around Kentuckiana for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

National Macaroni Kid - This is another tool for finding enjoyable things to do together with family and friends.

Parenting

American Society for the Positive Care of Children - This group advocates that they are the voice for children in America, making sure to teach the values that all children should be nurtured in a safe environment.

BLOCS Louisville - This organization focuses on building up out of school time to provide students with access to ways to improve their academic careers.

The Fathering Project - Learn about how to better become equipped to engage as a father or father figure with your children.

Foster Parenting - Information from AdoptUsKids about the foster parenting and adoption information.

GrandFamilies.org - Check out this site if you are a grandparent involved in raising your grandchildren.

Metro United Way - Check here for ways to get involved in improving lives of children through early childhood all the way through adulthood.

MOPS International - Especially for mothers of preschoolers, this site provides resources and support.

National Center for Fathering - Promotes the belief that every child needs involved fathers, grandfathers, and father figures.

National Parents Organization - This nonprofit works to guarantee that both parents stay involved in their child's life following divorce or separation.

Operation Parent - They have free webinars and online resources about hot topics from vaping to childhood anxiety.

Parents USA - This organization works to preserve the parent-child relationship by first protecting the rights of parents.

Positive Parenting - Tips and resources are provided to encourage loving and non-violent discipline.

National Parenting Center - Parenting advice is provided through a wide selection of articles written by experts in the field of child rearing and development.

National Stepfamily Resource Center - Information is provided on best practices while working with couples and children in stepfamilies.

Working Mother - This is the online version of the magazine to help balance family and career.

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Baby Center - New and expectant moms will find trusted advice and support at every stage of development.

PregnancyCorner - Support for all stages of pregnancy is provided with accurate, up-to-date information.

Office of Women's Health - Pregnancy - Support for all stages of pregnancy while providing accurate, up-to-date information.

Social Justice

Kentucky Equal Justice Center - From workers' rights and consumer law, to health laws, find information here to ensure you know your rights.

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth - This group works hard to erase discrimination from our laws and everyday lives.

Parents for Social Justice - If you want to get your family actively involved in social justice movements within the city, check out this organization.

Be the Bridge - This group is empowering individuals to work towards harmony through learning about our own racial biases and growing in reconciliation.

Podcasts - Parenting and Reading

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Parents | Louisville Free Public Library

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health. For more than 70 years, we've put science into action to help children stay healthy so they can grow and learn; to help families, businesses, and communities fight disease and stay strong; and to protect the public's health.

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The Heart of Our City | Home of the Innocents

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Welcome to the Home of the Innocents, the heart of our city since 1880. Click here to see how we help the community.