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About KVC
KVC Kentucky is a 501(c)3 nonprofit child welfare and behavioral healthcare organization that provides mental and behavioral health services, family preservation and reunification, and other family-related services.
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Each year, KVC serves over 20,000 children and families across Kentucky! At KVC Kentucky, there is strong emphasis in the therapeutic implementation of evidence-based therapy, assessments and programs.
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At KVC, we want every child and adult to be safe & connected to a strong family and a healthy community. We’re proud to be a leader in innovative, effective and compassionate care.
Innovative, evidence-based mental and behavioral health services delivered virtually, in the home and in the communities of our clients.
Family First Prevention and Reunification Services
Clinical services designed to help strengthen families and keep children safely at home or reunify children who have been removed to foster care or other residential treatment settings.
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Explore our free resources designed to keep you informed and supported. From mental health, parenting guidance and updates on how KVC Kentucky is helping build stronger, healthier communities, these tools are here to help you and your family thrive.
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KVC Kentucky Training
KVC Kentucky provides professional training and continuing education that promote best practices in behavioral healthcare and child welfare across the state.
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Step Into Parenting 8-Week Class for New, Young Mothers
February 29, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - April 11, 2016 @ 8:30 pm
Free
Step Into Parenting is a forum for questions and answers, education and support. New mothers will learn positive parenting skills and positive childcare techniques. Classes are open to young, single mothers ages 14 to 24 who:
- are pregnant
- have open cases with Cabinet for Health and Family Services
- want to better understand their children’s behavior as related to stages of development
- want to learn and understand different techniques in discipline
Classes are Monday nights beginning Feb 29 and ending April 11. Free childcare and dinner are provided each week along with fun activities for moms and children.
Schedule:
Monday Nights, 6:30pm-8:30pm
February 29 through April 11 (No class on March 28 for spring break)
Location:
The Gathering Place in Immanuel Baptist Church
3100 Tates Creek Road
Lexington, KY 40502
To Register for the class, call Whitney or Tanya at (859) 258-7837