KENTUCKY PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN, INC.
Fall Issue 8 2016

colorful-trees-home-header.jpg
Assisting Children and Youth with Behavioral Health Challenges
  KPFC’s vision is that all families raising youth and children affected by behavioral health challenges will achieve their fullest potential.
 KPFC’s mission is to empower families affected by behavioral health challenges to initiate personal and systems change.
 
School Resources for Suicide Prevention

KPFC
207 Holmes Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
PHONE: (502) 875-1320
FAX: (502) 875-1399
TOLL FREE : (800) 369-0533
Website:  www.kypartnership.org 
email: kpfc@kypartnership.org 
 


Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults in Kentucky. According to the both the 2014 Kentucky Incentives for Prevention (KIP) Youth Survey and the Kentucky Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 15 percent of Kentucky high school students (1 in 7) reported having seriously considered suicide within a 12-month period. In addition, 17.4 percent of Kentucky middle school students (nearly 1 in 5) reported that they had seriously considered killing themselves at some point in their lives (KYRBS survey).

However, experts say that suicide is preventable. When educators, students and communities learn warning signs and how to take action when a young person might be at risk of a suicidal crisis, lives can be saved. 

Read more...
Subscribe to our Youth to Youth Newsletter
Friends of KPFC came together for the 1st Annual Be the One Dinner Event.   
From Left to Right: Pete Earley (Keynote Speaker),Maggie Krueger, Carol Cecil, Dr. Allen Brenzel

Pictured above are the newest Nurturing Parenting Program Facilitators during their celebration at the end of the 3 day training. 
TAYLRD Youth Conference

Over 200 service providers, youth and family members came together in Lexington, Kentucky for the first TAYLRD Statewide Transition Age Youth Conference.  

TAYLRD is a federally funded intiative aimed to positively impact the lives of Kentucky's 16-25 year olds who have or at risk of developing, behavioral health challenges.

By improving access to culturally-and developmentally-appropriate supports and services across the state, TAYLRD hopes that all young people in the state of Kentucky can access a seamless array of high-quality services that will help them achieve their goals and reach adulthood successfully. 

  Pictured above are Keynote Speakers with TAYLRD Statewide Youth Coordinators
   
    Upcoming Events
  Mental Illness Awareness Week
Tuesday, October 4th—Annual National Candlelight Vigil (6:30pm at Phoenix Park, Downtown Lexington) October 4th is the official National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding. 
Wednesday, October 5th—Community Conversation (6:30pm at Farish Theatre, Lexington Public Library) “Mental Illness, Addiction, Homelessness...Crime? Crisis? Coincidence? Please RSVP to NAMI Office (859) 272-7891. Seating is limited. 
Thursday, October 6th—National Depression Screening Day—(10am-3pm at W. T. Young Library, 10am-3pm at Whitehall Classroom, and 4pm-6pm at Johnson Center all at UK).Saturday, October 8th—NAMI-Walks (12pm at Masterson Station Park) Grand Finale of Mental Illness Awareness Week at the signature mental health walk in Kentucky! There will be a Kid Zone complete with giant inflatables, face painting, games, food, live entertainment, vendors, health information and loads and loads of fun!!! Doors open at 9:00am. Registration begins at 10:00am!


Kentucky
Family/Youth Peer Support
Core Competency Training
October 17-21, 2016
  Joint Meeting for Parent and Youth Movement Leaders 
( this meeting is for identified youth and parent leaders) 


 
Support KPFC by reserving your spot to make a Fall Owl Door Hanger on Oct. 8th at KPFC's
Colorific Expression Event. 
From 9:30-11:30am participants will recieve instruction on the creation of the door hanger.  All supplies are provided. A great activity for the whole family!  Proceeds go toward program funding for KPFC.  $25.00 per person.  Advance Registration is required.  Click here for registration
Parent Cafe Facilitator Trainings
November 17th Paducah KY 
February 23rd Corbin KY 
 
Kentucky Partnership for Families and Children, Inc |  | 502-875-1320 | 502-875-1399 | kpfc@kypartnership.org| www.kypartnership.org
Newsletter created by Laura Beard, laura@kypartnership.org