KENTUCKY REGIONAL RESOURCES GUIDE
Kentucky Regional Resources Guide
The enclosed information is intended to serve as a guide for Regional Resources across the state
of Kentucky and not as an inclusive list of community agencies. Each community will have its
own unique resources that may or may not be listed in this guide. Names and titles may change,
but basic contact information should be the same.
This guide was compiled by the Kentucky Early Childhood Transition Project with assistance
from Kentucky’s Training and Technical Assistance Network with portions adapted from the
Kentucky Agency Alignments Manual for Transition (KAAM manual), March 2005 and
includes the following agencies information:
Area Development Districts (ADD) ……................................................................... 2
Child Care Resource &Referrals (CCR&R) ………………………………………. . 7
Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs (CCSHCN) …………. 14
Community Early Child Care Council (CECC) ……………………………………21
Department Community Based Services (DCBS) ………………………………… 28
Early Childhood Regional Training Centers (RTC) ………………………………. 32
Family Resource and Youth Service Center/ Parent Resource Centers ……………33
(FRYSC/PRSC)
First STEPS (with Technical Assistance Teams (TATS) and .…………………… 38
Point of Entry (POE) staff)
Health Access; Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) …………………….. 48
Head Start and Early Head Start (HS and EHS) ………………………………….. 55
Head Start Training and Resource Specialists (HSTARS) ………………………... 59
Healthy Start ………………………………………………………………………. 60
Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network, Inc. (KySPIN) …………………. 65
Mental Health Specialist (including IMPACT) …………………………………... 69
Preschool Coordinators …………………………………………………………… 77
Kentucky Special Education Cooperative Network (SECN) ………………………85
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The Kentucky Council of Area Development Districts (KCADD) is an organization
representing all ADD Board members throughout the state. The Kentucky Association of
District Directors (KADD) is an organization of the fifteen ADD Executive Directors. Jack F.
Couch serves as the current Executive Director, and Lynn F. Crouser is the current
Administrative Assistant.
The fifteen ADD's are a means by which local officials and citizens unite to provide for the
planned growth of their area. An ADD is therefore a regional organization that assists in the
formulation and implementation of human resource and infrastructure related plans.
The plans and recommendations made by an ADD represent professional advice only. ADD's
are not regulatory agencies, nor do they have the power to force compliance with their plans.
In addition to it's regional planning role, and ADD also provides technical and management
assistance to local communities on a broad range of topics. To name but a few: help is given to
local economic development agencies and to planning commissions; applications are prepared
seeking funding for a wide variety of public projects; assistance is provided in meeting
administrative requirements of various Federal and State programs; and public management
assistance is rendered so that local governments may upgrade their levels of service.
About the Area Development Districts
Area Development Districts in Kentucky have been in existence over thirty-five years.
Conceptually, they grew out of the efforts of local elected officials and citizens in the
Commonwealth to try and find collaborative means with which to deal with problems that
beset their communities. The combination of federal programs and state enabling
legislation provided a national strategy and funding mechanism that allowed the concepts to
become reality in the late 1960's and early 1970's.
The Area Development Districts, as they now exist, serve as forums, clearinghouses,
technical centers and as conveners for the region. Unlike many other organizations
structured along multi-jurisdictional lines, the ADDs have both federal and state statutory
authority.
The ADDs share some common characteristics with other regional councils throughout the
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United States:
Extensive program and service delivery experience
Fiscal Accountability
Technical and Professional Staff
Non-partisan approach
Flexibility
Broad-based partnership development
Established capacity
While they do share the traits listed above, the regional approach in Kentucky has also been
tailored to the needs of the Commonwealth. The Area Development District network is best
characterized by the following distinctions, unique among regional organizations:
The fifteen ADDs provide a system of complete coverage to all 120 counties.
ADDs provide systematic linkage between local leadership, the Governor's office, state
and federal agencies, and private organizations.
The ADDs deal with all program areas within the Commonwealth.
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The following is a list of Area Development Districts and the
Counties each serves:
Barren River
Big Sandy
Bluegrass
Buffalo Trace
Cumberland Valley
Fivco
Gateway
Green River
Kentucky River
KIPDA (Kentuckiana
Regional Planning &
Development Agency)
Lake Cumberland
Lincoln Trail
Northern Kentucky
Pennyrile
Purchase
Logan, Simpson, Butler, Warren, Edmonson, Hart,
Barren, Allen, Metcalfe, and Monroe.
Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, Floyd, and Pike.
Anderson, Franklin, Woodford, Mercer, Boyle, Lincoln,
Garrard, Jessamine, Fayette, Scott, Harrison, Bourbon,
Nicholas, Clark, Madison, Powell, and Estill.
Bracken, Mason, Robertson, Fleming, and Lewis.
Jackson, Rockcastle, Laurel, Clay, Knox, Whitley, Bell,
and Harlan.
Greenup, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, and Lawrence.
Rowan, Bath, Montgomery, Menifee, and Morgan.
Union, Henderson, Webster, McLean, Daviess, Ohio,
and Hancock.
Wolfe, Owsley, Lee, Breathitt, Leslie, Perry, Knott, and
Letcher.
Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and
Trimble. Clark and Floyd in Indiana.
Taylor, Adair, Green, Casey, Russell, Pulaski, Clinton,
Cumberland, Wayne, and McCreary.
Breckinridge, Meade, Grayson, Hardin, Larue, Nelson,
Washington, and Marion.
Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Owen,
Grant, and Pendleton.
Livingston, Crittenden, Lyon, Caldwell, Hopkins,
Muhlenberg, Trigg, Christian, and Todd.
Ballard, Carlisle, Hickman, Fulton, McCracken, Graves,
Marshall, and Calloway.
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When you talk to us, you talk to all of Kentucky!
Purchase ADD
Henry G. Hodges, Executive Director
1002 Medical Drive
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7171
(270) 251-6110 (Fax)
henry.hodges@mail.state.ky.us
www.purchaseadd.org
Pennyrile ADD
Dan Bozarth, Executive Director
300 Hammond Drive
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-9484
(270) 886-3211 (Fax)
dan.bozarth@mail.state.ky.us
www.peadd.org
Green River ADD
Jiten Shah, Executive Director
3860 U.S. Highway 60
Owensboro, KY 42301-0200
(270) 926-4433
(270) 684-0714 (Fax)
jitenshah@gradd.com
www.gradd.com
Barren River ADD
Dot Darby-Paschall, Executive Director
177 Graham Avenue
P.O. Box 90005
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9005
(270) 781-2381
(270) 842-0768 (Fax)
ddarby@bradd.org
www.bradd.org
Lincoln Trail ADD
Wendell C. Lawrence, Executive Director
613 College Street Road
P.O. Box 604
Elizabethtown, KY 42702-0604
(270) 769-2393
(270) 769-2993 (Fax)
wendell@ltadd.org
www.ltadd.org
KIPDA ADD
Jack L. Scriber, Executive Director
11520 Commonwealth Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 266-6084
(502) 266-5047 (Fax)
jack.scriber@mail.state.ky.us
www.kipda.org
Northern Kentucky ADD
John Mays, Executive Director
22 Spiral Drive
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1885
(859) 283-8178 (Fax)
(859) 283-8177 (Confidential Fax)
nkadd.org
www.nkadd.org
Bluegrass ADD
Jas S. Sekhon, Executive Director
699 Perimeter Drive
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 269-8021
(859) 269-7917 (Fax)
jsekhon@bglife.com
www.bgadd.org
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Lake Cumberland ADD
Stuart Carman, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1570
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-4200
(270) 866-2044 (Fax)
stuart.carman@mail.state.ky.us
www.lcadd.org
Buffalo Trace ADD
Stephen H. Miller, Executive Director
201 Government Street, Suite 300
P.O. Box 460
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-6894
(606) 564-0955 (Fax)
steve.miller@mail.state.ky.us
www.btadd.com
Gateway ADD
Gail K. Wright, Executive Director
19 East Main Street
P.O. Box 1070
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-6355
(606) 674-6658 (Fax)
gailk.wright@mail.state.ky.us
www.gatewayadd.org
FIVCO ADD
Sherry R. McDavid, Executive Director
300 Louisa Street
P.O. Box 636
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 739-5191
(606) 739-5191 ext. 208 (Fax)
sherry@fivco.org
www.fivco.org
Big Sandy ADD
Sandy Runyon, Executive Director
100 Resource Drive
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2374
(606) 886-3382 ext. 208 (Fax)
sandyr@bigsandy.adds.state.ky.us
www.bigsandy.org
Kentucky River ADD
Paul E. Hall, Executive Director
917 Perry County Park Road
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3158
(606) 436-2144 (Fax)
KyRiver.ADD@mail.state.ky.us
www.kradd.org
Cumberland Valley ADD
John L. Bruner II, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1740
342 Old Whitley Road
London, KY 40743-1740
(606) 864-7391
(606) 878-7361 (Fax)
jbruner@cvadd.org
www.cvadd.org
http://www.kycadd.org/index.html
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CCR&Rs help parents find child care...
Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions families make, but all
too often they must rely on word-of-mouth. Local Child Care Resource and Referral
(CCR&R) organizations help parents take the guesswork out of choosing care giving them referrals to local child care providers, information on state licensing
requirements, availability of child care subsidies, and other pertinent information.
CCR&Rs provide guidance by phone, in person, and in other ways, such as the
internet, that are tailored to each individual family.
CCR&Rs support families to raise healthy children...
By talking with parents one-on-one, CCR&R counselors gain a unique understanding
of the delicate balance of family life, particularly for low-income families. They
understand that finding high-quality child care is just a first step to raising happy,
healthy children. Through workshops, hot lines, and newsletters, CCR&Rs reach out
to parents with trusted, local information that enables them to make informed
choices.
CCR&Rs build the supply of child care...
In most communities, demand for child care far outstrips supply. CCR&Rs provide
an entry point to the child care field, helping providers meet licensing requirements.
CCR&Rs also support providers by offering low-cost or free training in diverse topics
like health & safety, child development, and sound business practices. CCR&Rs
work with local and state governments and the private sector to leverage resources
for building and maintaining the supply of quality child care.
CCR&Rs improve the quality of child care...
No one has a greater impact on the quality of care than the people who work with
children every day. That is why CCR&Rs across the country provide ongoing
professional development opportunities to child care providers and staff. By
supporting accreditation programs, helping create financial incentives for education,
and advocating for better compensation for providers, CCR&Rs improve the quality
of care for all children.
CCR&Rs bridge child care and education...
High-quality child care has many benefits, including preparing children for school.
CCR&Rs strive to create child care settings that help children grow and learn.
Educating parents about early learning and the components of quality care is also a
major part of CCR&R services. CCR&Rs are dedicated to informing communities
about the important links between early learning and later success in school.
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CCR&Rs document child care needs and trends...
What makes CCR&Rs unique is their ability to gather information to better
understand family needs. CCR&Rs are the major source of information about the
local supply and cost of child care. CCR&Rs are able to track trends about the
changing needs of families.
CCR&Rs engage new partners...
High-quality child care does more than benefit children; it can create positive
results for entire families and for communities as a whole. By reaching out to
business leaders, law enforcement, school teachers, and others, CCR&Rs help make
child care an issue the entire community cares about. CCR&Rs collaborate with
other family support services to promote a holistic vision of child care that includes
health, literacy, and special needs.
CCR&Rs tell the child care story...
By providing resources, documenting community needs, and creating new ways to
meet those needs, CCR&Rs bring the voices of children, families, and child care
providers to the public.
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The following information can also be found on the Kentucky Child Care Network website along
with connections/links to each ADD’s Quality Coordinator, Professional Development
Counselor and Infant/Toddler Specialist. (http://www.kychild.com/CCRR)
Counties Served by the CCR&R
Contact and Phone #
Audubon Area-Green River
Green River
CCR&R and ADD District
Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean,
Ohio, Union and Webster.
Audubon Area-Pennyrile
Pennyrile
4C (Louisville)
KIPDA
Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins,
Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd and
Trigg.
Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Estill,
Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison,
Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer,
Nicholas, Powell, Scott, and Woodford.
Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby,
Spencer and Trimble
4C (Lincoln Trail)
Lincoln Trail
Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, Larue,
Marion, Meade, Nelson and Washington.
4C Northern Kentucky
Northern
Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant,
Kenton, Owen and Pendleton.
Eastern Kentucky Child Care
Coalition (EKCCC)
Big Sandy
Eastern Kentucky Child Care
Coalition (EKCCC)
Cumberland Valley
Eastern Kentucky Child Care
Coalition (EKCCC)
Lake Cumberland
LKLP Community Action Council
Kentucky River
Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin and Pike.
Licking Valley CAP, Inc.
Buffalo Trace
Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason and
Robertson.
Licking Valley CAP, Inc.
Gateway
Northeast Kentucky Area
Development Council, Inc.
FIVCO
Purchase Area CCR&R
Purchase
Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan and
Rowan.
Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Greenup and
Lawrence.
WKU Training & Technical
Assistance Services
Barren River
Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart,
Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and
Warren.
Nancy Roberts
(270) 686-1668
800-995-2277
Suzanne Stumpf
(270) 824-8629
800-494-2249
Bradley Stevenson
Tracy Littrell
(859) 254-9176
800-809-7076
Susan Vessels
(502) 636-1358
800-928-1350
Kathy King
(270) 360-9911
800-879-0998
Laura Heuser
(859) 781-3511
800-315-7878
Pat Hites
(606)886-1280
888-872-7227
CarrollAnn Busher
(606) 546-4874
877-484-5780
CarrollAnn Busher
(606) 679-0167
800-354-3703
Mona Sammons
(606) 439-1362
800-401-4287
Melissa Saunders Kane
(606) 845-1041
800-327-5196
Melissa Saunders Kane
800-327-5196
Nellie Biggs
(606) 286-4443
800-817-4443
Beth Carrico
(270) 247-7171
877-352-5183
Jill Norris
(270) 745-2216
800-621-5908
Child Council of Kentucky, Inc.
Bluegrass
Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel,
Rockcastle and Whitley
Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green,
McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, Taylor and
Wayne.
Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher,
Owsley, Perry and Wolfe.
Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves,
Hickman, McCracken and Marshall.
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Kentucky Child Care Network
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNSELOR CONTACT LIST
Name
ADD
Amy Hood
Barren River
Leigha Knipp-Johnson
Tara Fragale
Nancy DeBilzan
Bluegrass
Amber Call Peck
Penny Whitaker
Buffalo Trace
Gateway
Cumberland Valley
Lake Cumberland
Big Sandy
Phone
Email
Fax
270-745-2216
800-621-5908
amy.hood@wku.edu
270-745-7089
859-367-0455
800-809-7076
leigha.johnson@ky.gov
tara.fragale@ky.gov
nancy.debilzan@ky.gov
859-225-5435
606-845-0081
800-327-5196
apeck@lvcap.com
606-845-0418
PO Box 353
London, KY 40743
800-354-3703
pennywhitaker@juno.com
jennykiser@atcc.net
Jenny Kiser
FIVCO
539 Hitchens Ave.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
606-286-4443
800-817-4443
Larry Simon
Green River
Pennyrile
Audubon Area R&R
1800 West Fourth St
PO Box 2004
Owensboro, KY, 42304
270-686-7374
866-460-1011
Gwen Johnson
Kentucky River
PO Box 340
Jeff, KY 41751
KIPDA
1215 S. Third St
Louisville, KY 40203
Susan Bowles
Melissa McGuire
Cheryl Fekete
Training Dept Manager
Revised 1-26-2005
Address
344 Tate Page Hall
1 Big Red Way-WKU
Bowling Green, KY 42101
1460 Newtown Pike
Suite 101A
Lexington, KY 40511
203 High St
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
800-401-4287
606-439-1362
502-636-1358
800-928-1350
lsimon@audubon-area.com
g.johnson@lklp.net
susan-bowles@4cforkids.com
melissa-mcguire@4cforkids.com
606-678-4836
606-286-6733
270-686-1617
270-886-7231
606-439-2229
502-636-1488
cheryl-fekete@4cforkids.com
Shari Coty
Lincoln Trail
Jessica Schloemer
Northern
Kentucky
Debbie Sisco
Purchase
54 First Street
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
20 N. Grand Ave.
Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
1002 Medical Dr.
Mayfield, KY 42066
270-360-9911
800-879-0998
859-781-3511
800-315-7878
270-247-7171
877-352-5183
shari.coty@ky.gov
270-360-8877
jschloemer@4c-cinci.org
859-781-3544
ext. 21
debbie.sisco@purchaseadd.org
270-251-6110
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Stars For KIDS Now
QUALITY COORDINATORS
Located in Kentucky’s Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
Revised 1-26-2005
Name
ADD
Address
Phone
Email
Fax
Karen Ashby
Pennyrile
2000 College Dr.
Madisonville, KY 42413
270-821-2250
800-494-2249
kashby@audubon-area.com
203 High Street
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
606-845-0081
800-327-5196
sross@lvcap.com
Suzanne Ross
Buffalo Trace
Gateway
Marilyn Breeding
Kentucky River
Tammy Brown
FIVCO
PO Box 340
Jeff, KY 41751
539 Hitchins Ave
Olive Hill, KY 41164
1002 Medical Dr.
Mayfield, KY 42066
800-401-4287
606-439-1362
606-286-4443
800-817-4443
270-247-7171
877-352-5183
1215 S. 3rd St.
Louisville, KY 40203
502-636-1358
800-928-1350
20 N. Grand Ave. 1-A
Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
54 First St.
Elizabethtown KY 42701
2371 Monticello Rd.
Somerset, KY 42501
859-781-3511
800-315-7878
270-360-9911
800-879-0998
800-354-3703
606-679-0167
1460 Newtown Pike Ste 101
Lexington, KY 40511
859-367-0455
800-809-7076
amym.morgan@ky.gov
olivia.thompson@ky.gov
kelly.congleton@ky.gov
1800 W Fourth St
Owensboro KY 42304
270-683-2217
877-389-7513
tnugent@audubon-area.com
270-689-1948
1800 W Fourth St.
Owensboro, KY 42304
270-689-1929
877-389-7513
fobryan@audubon-area.com
270-689-1948
P.O. Box 927
Barbourville, KY 40906
T/TAS
344 Tate Page Hall
1 Big Red Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
606-546-4874
877-484-5780
itiskt@thefuturenet.net
606-546-4863
800-621-5908
270-745-2216
taylor.tucker@wku.edu
sherri.meyer@wku.edu
270-745-7089
Katie Shaughnessy
- Williams
Janet Hennessey
Katrice King
Vicki Shoulders
Erin Crowley
Natasha Bigl
Purchase Area
KIPDA
Northern Kentucky
Laura Roller
Lincoln Trail
Becky Slone
Lake Cumberland
Amy Morgan
Olivia Thompson
Kelly Congleton
Bluegrass
Tammy Nugent
Freda O’Bryan
Karen Thompson
Taylor Tucker
Sherri Meyer
Green River: McLean,
Ohio, Webster, Daviess
Pennyrile – Hopkins,
Muhlenberg
Green River: Hancock,
Henderson, Union,
Daviess
Cumberland Valley Big
Sandy
Barren River
270-821-1555
606-845-0418
m.breeding@lklp.net
606-439-2229
tammybrown@atcc.net
606-286-6733
katieshaughnessy.williams@purchasea
dd.org
janet-hennessey@4cforkids.com
katrice-king@4cforkids.com
vicki-shoulders@4cforkids.com
ecrowley@4c-cinci.org
nbigl@4c-cinci.org
270-251-6110
502-636-1488
859-781-3544
laura.roller@ky.gov
270-360-8877
rebecca.slone@ky.gov
606-678-4836
859-225-5435
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Kentucky Child Care Network
Infant Toddler Specialists
Revised 1-26-2005
Name
ADD
Address
Phone
Email
Karen Baldridge
Big Sandy
240 Frances Court, Prestonsburg,
KY 41653
606-886-1280
kbekccc@bellsouth.net
Shela Bright
Joan Conrad
Lisa Ochs
KIPDA
1215 S Third St
Louisville, KY 40203
502-636-1358
shela-bright@4cforkids.com
joan-conrad@4cforkids.com
lisa-ochs@4cforkids.com
Marcella Carson
Cumberland Valley
PO Box 1189
Williamsburg, KY 40769
606-539-9040
800-354-3703
marcycarsonekccc@yahoo.com
Daphne Perkins
Lake Cumberland
2387 Monticello Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
606-679-0167
800-354-3703
daphneperkins@charter.net
Jen Schutte
Joni Collins
Northern KY
20 N. Grand Ave, 1-A
Ft Thomas, KY 41075
859-721-3511
800-315-7878
203 High St,
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
606-845-0081
800-327-5196
kcarter@lvcap.com
1800 W. 4th St.
Owensboro, KY 42304
270-683-2217
877-389-7513
tnugent@audubon-area.com
1800 W. 4th St.
Owensboro, KY 42304
270-689-1929
877-389-7513
fobryan@audubon-area.com
Kristi Carter
Tammy Nugent
Freda O’Bryan
Buffalo Trace
Gateway
Green River – McLean, Ohio,
Webster, and Daviess counties
Pennyrile – Hopkins &
Muhlenburg counties
Green River – Hancock,
Henderson, Union and Daviess
counties
jenschutte@4c-cinci.org
jcollins@4c-cinci.org
Karen Ashby
Pennyrile
1800 W. 4th St
Owensboro, KY 42304
270-689-1929
877-389-7513
Scharlie McComb
Carrie Wilkins
Bluegrass
1460 Newtown Pike Ste 101
Lexington, KY 40511
859-367-0455
Scharlie.McComb@ky.gov
carrie.wilkins@ky.gov
Betty Goins
KY River
PO Box 340
Jeff, KY 41751
800-401-4287
606-439-1362
b.goins@lklp.net
Sandy Sparks
FIVCO
539 Hitchens Ave
Olive Hill, KY 41164
606-286-4444
sandysparks@atcc.net
Will Dee Stahr
Purchase
Po Box 588
Mayfield, KY 42066
270-251-6183
willdee.stahr@purchaseadd.org
kashby@audubon-area.com
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Cecelia Thompson
Lincoln Trail
Taylor Tucker
Sherri Meyer
Barren River
Sarah Belanger
Cumberland Valley
54 First Street
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
344 Tate Page Hall
1 Big Red Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
1835 Big Hill Road
Berea, KY 40403
270-360-9911
800-879-0998
cecelia.thompson@ky.gov
800-621-5908
270-745-2216
taylor.tucker@wku.edu
sherri.meyer@wku.edu
800-548-4599
sarah.belanger@ky.gov
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The Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs
(CCSHCN)
What is CCSHCN?
This agency provides diagnosis and treatment for persons with certain disabilities, both
congenital and acquired (i.e. cerebral palsy, spina bifida, etc…).
Agency Mission
Our Mission is to enhance the quality of life for Kentucky’s children with special health care
needs through direct service, leadership, education and collaboration.
Agency Vision
To be a visible leader in supporting the highest quality of life for Kentucky’s children with
special health care needs and their families through collaboration and facilitation of an easily
accessible community based system of support.
Contact Us
Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs
982 Eastern Parkway, Louisville KY 40217
Phone (800) 232-1160
(502) 595-4459
FAX (502) 595-4673
Email the Site Editor
Guiding Values
Best Practices
We value the provision of best practices by continuous improvement through
compassionate, innovative, evidenced-base quality of care that is accessible while being
fiscally accountable.
Collaboration
We value collaboration to achieve common goals and promote understanding of each
internal and external partner by sharing expertise through collective action to maximize
resources in support of children and families.
Communication
We value open, respectful communication to enhance innovative teamwork by building on
the knowledge and experience of children, families, staff and other partners.
Empowerment
We value advocating for families and children, partnering with them in decision making at
all levels and empowering each other and the families and children we serve, so that each
person’s full potential is realized.
Family Centered
We value the vital role families play as primary decision makers in ensuring the health and
well-being of their children through planning, delivery and evaluating systems of care based
upon mutually beneficial partnerships among patients, families and providers.
Respect
We value ethical treatment of all individuals regardless of cultural, social or economic
backgrounds.
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Goals
Education
Our goal is to establish and maintain organized, ongoing, innovative education, and
outreach programs for staff, families and communities.
Expansion
Our goal is to collaborate with families and other partners so that systems of support are
responsive to identified needs.
Quality Improvement
Our goal is to implement an efficient system, which unburdens staff, attracts providers and
maximizes services to patients and families.
Do I qualify for services from CCSHCN?
¤ Must be a resident of Kentucky.
¤ Must be under the age of 21 years (exception: adults with Hemophilia).
¤ Must have a condition usually responsive to medical treatment.
¤ Family income must be at or below 200% OF THE Federal Poverty Level.
¤ Families with higher income are offered services on a sliding fee scale.
¤ There is currently no waiting list for services.
How do I apply?
Contact the CCSHCN by calling: 1 (800) 232-1160 / Fax (502)595-4673
What can I expect when calling?
You may be directed to the regional office that serves your area.
How can I learn more?
http://chfs.ky.gov/ccshcn/
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The Commission for Children
With Special Health Care
Needs (CCSHCN)
Regional Managers
Central Region Manager
Darlene Cain, RN, CCM
CCSHCN
982 Eastern Parkway
Louisville, KY 40217
502-595-4459 Ext 215
e-mail darlene.cain@ky.gov
Darlene is located in Louisville (ADD - Kentuckiana), but as Central Regional Manager she works with the
Commission offices in the following ADD Districts: Kentuckiana, Northern Kentucky and Bluegrass.
Transition Administrator
Lee Gordon
Commission for Children with
Special Health Care Needs
982 Eastern Parkway
Louisville, KY 40217
Tel 502-595-4459 x268
e-mail Lee.Gordon@ky.gov
Lee is located in Louisville (ADD - Kentuckiana), but works with all of the Commissions districts state
wide.
Western Region Manager
Judy McCrackin
Commission for Children with
Special Health Care Needs
PO Box 1823
Owensboro, KY 42302-1823
(270) 687-7038
e-mail Judy.McCrackin@ky.gov
Judy is located in Owensboro (ADD - Green River), but as Western Regional Manager she works with the
Commission offices in the following ADD Districts: Purchase, Lincoln Trail, Pennyrile, Green River and
Barren River.
Program Coordinator
Linda Miller
Commission for Children with
Special Health Care Needs
982 Eastern Parkway
Louisville, KY 40217
502-595-4459 x 304
e-mail: Linda.Mill@ky.gov
Linda is located in Louisville (ADD - Kentuckiana), but works with all of the Commissions districts state
wide.
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Eastern Region Manager
Jan Williams
Commission for Children with
Special Health Care Needs
333 Waller Ave., Suite 300
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 252-3170
e-mail Jan.Williams@ky.gov
Jan is located in Lexington (ADD - Bluegrass), but as Eastern Regional Manager she works with the
Commission offices in the following ADD Districts: Fivco, Lake Cumberland, Big Sandy, Gateway,
Cumberland Valley and Kentucky River.
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Commission for Children
With Special Health Care
Needs
Regional Offices & Program Coordinators
Ashland
5850 US 60, Summit Plaza
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 929-9155
(800) 650-1329
FAX: (606) 929-9833
Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Floyd,
Greenup, Magoffin
Barbourville
110 Johnson Lane,
PO Box 1330
Barbourville, KY 40906-5330
(606) 546-5109
(800) 348-4279
FAX: (606) 546-4199
Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson,
Laurel, Rockcastle, Knox, Whitley
Bowling Green
495 Three Springs Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-7816
(800) 843-5877
FAX: (270) 746-7877
Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson,
Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe,
Simpson, Warren
Covington
2014 Eastern Ave.
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 815-1345
(888) 542-4453, ext.5135
FAX: (859) 815-1346
Boone, Campbell, Carroll,
Gallatin, Grant, Kenton,
Owen, Pendleton
Elizabethtown
580 B Westport Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-6982
(800) 995-6982
FAX: (270) 769-5121
Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin,
Larue, Marion, Meade, Nelson,
Washington
Hazard
68 Independence Drive
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 435-6167
(800) 378-3357
FAX: (606) 435-6164
Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie,
Letcher, Owsley, Perry, Wolfe
Hopkinsville
712 W. 15th St.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 889-6047
(800) 727-9903
FAX: (270) 889-6050
Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden,
Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon,
Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg
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Lexington
333 Waller Ave., Suite 300
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 252-3170
(800) 817-3874
FAX: (859) 225-7155
Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle,
Clark, Estill, Fayette, Franklin,
Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine,
Lincoln, Madison, Mercer,
Nicholas, Powell, Scott,
Woodford
Louisville (Central Office)
982 Eastern Parkway
Louisville, KY 40217-1566
(502) 595-4459
(800) 232-1160
FAX: 502-595-4673
Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson,
Shelby, Spencer, Trimble,
Oldham (and statewide)
Morehead
214 W. First St.
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-3049
(800) 928-3049
FAX: (606) 784-1388
Bath, Bracken, Fleming,
Lewis, Mason, Menifee,
Montgomery, Morgan,
Robertson, Rowan
Owensboro
1600 Breckenridge,
PO Box 1823
Owensboro, KY 42302-1823
(270) 687-7038
(877) 687-7038
FAX: (270) 687-7040
Daviess, Hancock, Henderson,
McLean, Ohio, Union, Webster
Paducah
400 Park Avenue, Bldg. D
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 443-3651
(800) 443-3651
FAX: (270) 441-7119
Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle,
Fulton, Graves, Hickman,
Marshall, McCracken
Prestonsburg
5000 KY Route 321,
PO Box 586
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 889-1761
(800) 594-7058
FAX: (606) 889-1766
Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin,
Martin, Pike
Somerset
Professional Plaza
401 Bogle St., Suite 104
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4454
(800) 525-4279
FAX: (606) 679-5599
Adair, Casey, Clinton,
Cumberland, Green, McCreary,
Pulaski, Russell, Taylor, Wayne
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Commission for Children with
Special Health Care Needs
Regional Offices
Covington
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BOONE
GRANT
BRACKEN
PENDLETON
ROBERTSON
OWEN
HENRY
MASON
HARRISON
SHELBY
JEFFERSON
SPENCER
BULLITT
UNION
JESSAMINE
McLEAN
BOYLE
MARION
LARUE
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TAYLOR
BALLARD
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Paducah
HART
HOPKINS
MUHLENBERG
BUTLER
HICKMAN
FULTON
LOGAN
ALLEN
PIKE
KNOTT
Barbourville
MONROE
CUMBERLAND
KNOX
WAYNE
WHITLEY
CLINTON
LETCHER
PULASKI
METCALFE
WARREN
SIMPSON
GRAVES
BARREN
PERRY
Somerset
RUSSELL
TODD
FLOYD
Hazard
LYON
CHRISTIAN
Prestonsburg
CLAY
ADAIR
TRIGG
PERRY
EDMONSON
Bowling Green
MARTIN
OWSLEY
LAUREL
Hopkinsville
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ESTILL
JACKSON
CALDWELL
MARSHALL
JOHNSON
ROCKCASTLE
CASEY
MORGAN
WOLFE
LINCOLN
McCRACKEN
CARLISLE
LAWRENCE
MENIFEE
BREATHITT
GRAYSON
CRITTENDEN
ROWAN
LEE
LINCOLN
OHIO
ELLIOT
Ashland
BOYD
POWELL
MADISON
WASHINGTON
Elizabethtown
DAVIESS
WEBSTER
Lexington CLARK
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Owensboro
BATH
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BRECKINRIDGE
FAYETTE
MERCER
NELSON
HARDIN
Morehead
CARTER
BOURBON
WOODFORD
MEADE
NC
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ANDERSON
NICHOLAS
SCOTT
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Louisville
GREENUP
FLEMING
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FRANKLIN
LEWIS
HARLAN
BELL
McCREARY
CALLOWAY
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Community Early Childhood Councils
A Community Early Childhood Council (CECC) addresses the unique needs and
strengths of local communities’ related to early childhood. The Community Early
Childhood Council is a vehicle for bringing together many community members to
support issues of importance to children and families. KIDS NOW has designated a
CECC service area as being no smaller than a county, with counties having the option to
partner with other counties to form a Council.
What is a Community Early Childhood Council?
A Community Early Childhood Council (CECC) addresses the unique needs and
strengths of local communities’ related to early childhood. The Community Early
Childhood Council is a vehicle for bringing together many community members to
support issues of importance to children and families. KIDS NOW has designated a
CECC service area as being no smaller than a county, with counties having the option to
partner with other counties to form a Council.
Who may serve on a CECC?
The purpose of forming Community Early Childhood Councils is to involve
members who represent a cross-section of the community and who can foster efforts to
improve outcomes for young children and families. House Bill 706, the KIDS NOW
legislation, lists 27 representatives of diverse groups who may be potential CECC
members. Membership on the CECC is not limited to the 27 representatives, but any
CECC must be no smaller than 7 members nor larger than 27 members. All interested
community members are encouraged to contribute their ideas and expertise to the CECC.
What do Community Early Childhood Councils do?
CECCs assure that community participation, designed by the community, is a part
of KIDS NOW. CECCs use new and existing relationships within communities to build
and sustain supports for early childhood development. Quality improvements are
supported by seed money that may be applied for and disbursed by the CECCs.
Where can I learn more about CECCS?
Contact Dr. Kim Townley, Acting Director of the Division of Early Childhood
Development at 502-564-8341, or e-mail ktownley@kde.state.ky.us to learn how you
may become involved on a CECC or to learn about your local CECC activities
For more information contact:
Kim Townley
500 Mero Street, 1st Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-8341
Fax: (502) 564-1984
E-mail: ktownley@kde.state.ky.us
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Community Early Childhood Council’s
Chair Contact List
05-17-05
Adair
Adair CECC
Jelaine Phillips
Lake Cumberland Health Dept.
801 West Lake Drive
Columbia, KY 42728
Phone: 270-384-4800
E-mail:
JelaineT.Phillips@mail.state.ky.
us
Allen, Logan, Simpson
Allen, Logan, Simpson CECC
Sherri Meyer
WKU CCR&R/ TTAS
WKU, 1 Big Red Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-745-2216
E-mail: sherri.meyer@wku.edu
Anderson
Anderson CECC
Frances Ryan
126 N. Main Street
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
Phone: 502-839-2513
E-mail:
fryan@anderson.k12.ky.us
Ballard, Fulton, Hickman,
Carlisle
Four Rivers CECC
Francie Ray
Audubon Child Care Assistance
Program
201 S. 6th Street
Murray, KY 42071
Phone: 270-753-1034
E-mail:
francie.ray@mail.state.ky.us
Barren, Hart, Metcalfe, Monroe
Barren, Hart, Metcalfe, Monroe
CECC
Alicia Beasley
Metcalfe Co. FRYSC
100 Hornet Avenue
Edmonton, KY 42129
Phone: 270-432-4673
E-mail:
abeasley@metcalfe.k12.ky.us
Bath
Bath CECC
Michele Johnson
Bath Co. Family Resource
Center
50 Chenault Drive
Owingsville, KY 40360
Phone: 606-674-2352
E-mail:
mjohnson@bath.k12.ky.us
Bell
Bell CECC
Jackie LeFevers
ClearCreek Baptist Bible
College - CDC
300 Clear Creek Road
Pineville, KY 40977
Phone: 606-337-1758
E-mail: Jlefevers@ccbbc.edu
Boone
Boone CECC
Rebekah Duhette
Boone Co. Health Center
Student Services Center
7505 Burlington Pike
Florence, KY 41042
Phone: 859-363-2074
E-mail:
rebekah.duchette@ky.gov
Bourbon
Bourbon CECC
Ann Stewart
Bourbon County Preschool/
Head Start
369 Bethleham Road
Paris, KY 40361
Phone: 859-987-2183
E-mail:
astewart@bourbon.k12.ky.us
Boyd
Boyd CECC
Imogene McGuire
Boyd County Career and
Technical Education Center
12300 Midland Trail
Ashland, KY 41102
Phone: 606-928-7120
E-mail:
imcguire@boyd.k12.ky.us
Boyle, Mercer
Boyle/Mercer CECC
Jamie Oakes
Boyle Co. Health Department
448 South Third Street
PO Box 398
Danville, KY 40423
Phone: 859-236-2053
E-mail: JamieL.Oakes@ky.gov
Bracken/Lewis
Bracken CECC
Jacqueline Hopkins
P.O. Box 144
Augusta, KY 41002
Phone: 606-759-8790
E-mail: jacqueline@ekns.net
Breathitt
Breathitt CECC
Deborah Clemons
Jackson, KY 41339
Phone: 606-666--5089
E-mail:
dclemons@breathit.k12.ky.us
Breckinridge
Breckinridge CECC
Roberta May
Breckenridge County
PublicLibrary
112 S. Main Street
PO Box 248
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
Phone: 270-756-2323
E-mail:
roberta_may@hotmail.com
Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby,
Spencer, Trimble
Rural KIPDA CECC
Christie Leonard
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Ohio Valley Educational
Cooperative Head Start
PO Box 1249
100 Alpine Drive
Shelbyville, KY 40066
Phone: 502-895-0217
E-mail:
OVECHeadStart@hotmail.com
Butler, Edmonson
Butler/Edmonson CECC
Amy Hood
117 Jones Jaggers Hall
One Big red Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-745-2216
E-mail: amy.hood@wku.edu
Caldwell
Caldwell CECC
Christine Rivera
UK Cooperative Extension
Service
1025 US Highway 62 West
Princeton, KY 42445
Phone: 270-365-2787
E-mail: crivera@uky.edu
Calloway
Calloway CECC
Linda Cavitt
Calloway County Health
Department
701 Olive Street
Murray, KY 42071
Phone: 270-753-3381
E-mail:
LindaR.Cavitt@mail.state.ky.us
Campbell
Campbell CECC
Shelley Simpson
Northern KY University
BEP-147 Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Phone: 859-572-6338
E-mail: simpsonmic@nku.edu
Carroll
Carroll County CECC
Hallie Smith
4C NKY Child Care Resource
and Referral
20 N. Grand Avenue, Suite 1A
Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
Phone: 800-315-7878 ext. 15
E-mail: hsmith@4c-cinci.org
Carter, Elliot, Greenup,
Lawrence
CECC
Paige Bartley
600 Ram Blvd
Raceland, KY 41169
Phone: 606-833-0056
E-mail:
pbartley@raceland.k12.ky.us
Casey
Casey CECC
Beverly Blair
1922 North US 127
Liberty, KY 42539
Phone: 606-787-7985
E-mail: brblair@kih.net
Christian
Virginia Erxleben
Hopkinsville Community
College
AAR&R, Rm. 205d
720 North Drive
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: 800-689-5144
E-mail:
virginia.erxleben@kctcs.edu
Clark
Clark CECC
Karen Webb
330 Mt. Sterling Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
Phone: 859-745-3900
E-mail: kwebb@clark.k12.ky.us
Clay
Clay CECC
Tracy Nolan
Red Bird Mission
HC 69, Box 700
Beverly, KY 40913
Phone: 606-598-3155
E-mail: tnolan@rbmission.org
Clinton
Clinton CECC
Marla Parmley
402 Washington Street
Albany, KY 42602
Phone: 606-387-8705
E-mail: lparmley@alltel.net
Crittenden
Crittenden CECC
Natali Parish
1518 Caldwell Springs Rd
Marion, KY 42064
Phone: 270-988-3811
E-mail: parishfarms@tds.net
Cumberland
Cumberland CECC
Carol Ware
2371 Montcello Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
Phone: 800-354-3703
E-mail:
caware@charterinternet.com
Daviess
Daviess CECC
Nancy Roberts
Audubon Area Child Care
Resource & Referral
P.O. Box 20004
Owensboro, KY 42304
Phone: 270-686-1668
E-mail: nroberts@audubonarea.com
Estill
Estill CECC
Sharon Hensley
Estill Co. Health Department
P.O Box 115
Irvine, KY 40336
Phone: 606-723-5181
E-mail:
sharonm.hensley@mail.state.ky.
us
Fayette CECC
Betty Ann Allen
1460 Newtown Pike, suite 101
Lexington, KY 40511
Phone: 859-365-0455
E-mail: BettyAnn.Allen@ky.gov
Fleming
Fleming CECC
Gail Flora
Hillsboro Ward FRYSC
PO Box 8
Highway 11
Hillsboro, KY 41049
Phone: 606-876-3131
E-mail:
gfaris@fleming.k12.ky.us
Floyd
Floyd CECC
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Pat Hites
EKCCC Resource and Referral
240 Francis Court
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Phone: 888-872-7227
E-mail: phites@mikrotec.com
Franklin/Woodford
Franklin CECC
April Trent
316 Ann Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-227-4907
E-mail: artrent@hotmail.com
Gallatin
Gallatin CECC
Patricia Hendren
P.O. Box 827
605 East Main
Warsaw, KY 41095
Phone: 859-567-4900
E-mail:
phendren@gallatin.k12.ky.us
Garrard
Garrard CECC
Bonnie Watson
Garrard Co FRYSC
322 West Maple Ave.
Lancaster, KY 40444
Phone: 859-792-4756
E-mail:
bwatson@garrard.k12.ky.us
Grant
Grant Co. CECC
Nancy Powell
Crittenden-Mt.Zion Family
Resource Ctr.
270 Crittenden-Mt.Zion Rd
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
Phone: 859-824-0800
E-mail:
npowell@grant.k12.ky.us
Graves/Marshall
Graves/Marshall CECC
Jennifer Washburn
1471 US Highway 68 West
Benton, KY 42025
Phone: 270-527-0014
E-mail: ikids@mchsi.com
Grayson
Grayson CECC
Vivian Decker
Breckinridge/Grayson Head
Start Inc.
201 East Walnut
Leitchfield, KY 42754
Phone: 270-259-4054
E-mail:
viviandecker@yahoo.com
Green/Taylor
Taylor/Green CECC
Bonnie Sullivan
ABC Day Care
659 West Main Street
Campbellsville, KY 42718
Phone: 270-465-2567
E-mail:
abcchildcare@hotmail.com
Hancock CECC
Peggy Rates
Audubon Area Head Start
P.O. Box 416
Lewisport, KY 42351
Phone: 270-295-3211
E-mail:
interestrates2000@yahoo.com
Hardin
Hardin CECC
Kathy King
Community Coordinated Child
Care (4-C)
54 First Street
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Phone: 270-360-9911
E-mail:
kathy.king@mail.state.ky.us
Harrison
Harrison Council
Kim Brooks
Family Resource Center
308 Webster Ave.
Cynthiana, KY 41031
Phone: 859-234-7160
Email:
kbrooks@harrison.k12.ky.us
Harlan
Harlan CECC
Rita Howard
Rita's Day Care
76 Wallins Street
Harlan, KY 40831
Phone: 606-573-7562
E-mail:
ritahoward@harlanonline.net
Henderson
I Am Your Henderson Child
Laura McGrail
Henderson Co. Schools Psychologist
1199 Madison St
Henderson, KY 42420
Phone: 270-831-5081
E-mail:
lmcgrail@henderson.k12.ky.us
Hopkins
Hopkins CECC
Peggy Carter
105 Brown Badgett Loop
Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone: 270-825-6013
E-mail: pcarter@spis.net
Jackson
Jackson CECC
Ruthie Sizemore
Tyner Family Resource Center
P.O. Box 190
Tyner, KY 40486
Phone: 606-364-3878
E-mail: rsizemor271@jackson.k12.ky.us
Jefferson
Jefferson
Krista Kraemer
Indian Trail Family Resource
Center
3709 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
Phone: 502-485-8592
E-mail:
kkraeme1@jefferson.k12.ky.us
Jessamine
Jessamine CECC
Kim Marshall
A Child Place Preschool
107 Brookside Drive
Nicholashville, KY 40356
Phone: 859-885-9241
E-mail: Chidplac@aol.com
Johnson
Johnson Co. CECC
Cheryl Endicott
240 Francis Court
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Phone: (606) 886-1280
E-mail: cendicott@bellsouth.net
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Kenton
Kenton CECC
Phyllis Berry
Childrens Inc.
1053 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41011
Phone: 859-431-2075
E-mail: phyllis@childreninc.org
Knott/Letcher
Knott CECC
Mona Sammons
P.O. Box 340
Jeff, KY 41751
Phone: 800-401-4287
E-mail: m.sammons@lklp.net
Knox
Knox CECC
Robin Rosenstiel
Barbourville Rainbow Center
P.O. Box 520
Barbourville, KY 40906
Phone: 606-546-3338
E-mail:
rrosenstiel@bville.k12.ky.us
Larue
Larue CECC
Sarah Hornback
Larue Co. Schools-Family
Support Services
208 College Street
Hodgenville, KY 42748
Phone: 270-358-8334
E-mail:
shornback@larue.k12.ky.us
Laurel/Whitley
Laurel CECC
Melissa Melton
P.O. Box 2082
London, KY 40743
Phone: 606-878-0099
E-mail:
Lee
Lee CECC
Mona Sammons
P.O. Box 340
Jeff, KY 41751
Phone: 800-401-4287
Email: m.sammons@lklp.net
Lincoln
Lincoln CECC-PIPC
Jane Berry
Lincoln County Head Start
P.O. Box 265
305 Danville Avenue
Stanford, KY 40484
Phone: 606-365-9371
E-mail:
jberry@lincoln.k12.ky.us
Livingston
Livingston CECC
Stephanie Henson
Livingston County Public
Schools
P.O. Box 219
Smithland, KY 42081
Phone: 270-928-4637
E-mail:
slhenson@livingston.k12.ky.us
Lyon
Lyon CECC
Dennise Johnson
215 Jenkins Road
Eddyville, KY 42038
Phone: 270-388-9715
Email:djohnson@lyon.k12.ky.us
Madison
Madison CECC
Phillis Adams
KY River Foothills Head Start
501 South Keeneland Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: 859-623-7233
E-mail: padams@kih.net
Magoffin
Magoffin CECC
Janelle May
Salyersville Family Resource
Center
P.O. Box 169
Salyersville, KY 41465
Phone: 606-349-1549
E-mail:
janelle@magoffin.k12.ky.us
Martin CECC
Carolea Dials
1200 Main Street
Inez, KY 41224
Phone: 606-298-2651
E-mail
Mason
Mason Co. CECC
Dena Green
Mason Co. Family Community
Center
386 Chenault Drive
Maysville, KY 41056
Phone: 606-298-6760
E-mail:
DenaC.Green@mail.state.ky.us
McCracken
McCracken CECC
Vicki Wright
Milestones
219 Charleston Avenue
Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: 270-554-0554
E-mail:
VWRIGHT98@yahoo.com
McCreary
McCreary CECC
Kim Crabtree
P O Box 68
Parker Lke, KY 42634
Phone: 606-376-5415
E-mail:
kcrabtree@hotmail.com
McLean
McLean CECC
Becky Atherton
GreenRiver Outreach FRYSC
P.O. Box 189
510 Adams Avenue
Island, KY 42350
Phone: 270-486-3252
E-mail:
RAtherton@McLean.k12.ky.us
Marion/Washington
Marion/Washington CECC
Shirly Buckman
Community Action
332 Hood Ave
Lebanon, KY 40033
Phone: 270-692-2136
E-mail: sbuckman@ckcac.org
Meade
Meade CECC
Marilyn Craycroft
333 Atwill Street
Brandenburg, KY 40108
Phone: 270-422-3772
E-mail: marharc@yahoo.com
Martin
Menifee
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Menifee Co. CECC
Angie Brewer
57 Indian Creek Rd.
Frenchburg, KY 40322
Phone: 606-768-8333
E-mail:
abrewer@menifee.k12.ky.us
Montgomery
Montgomery CECC
Sally Purvis
Montgomery Co. Health
Department
117 Civic Center
Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
Phone: 606-498-3808
E-mail:
SallyR.Purvis@mail.state.ky.us
Morgan
Morgan CECC
Carolyn Bishop
WEVE Family Resource Center
P.O. Box 95
7585 Highway 172
Wrigley, KY 41477
Phone: 606-743-8357
E-mail:
ckbishop@morgan.k12.ky.us
Muhlenberg
Muhlenberg CECC
Jennifer Whitehead
Muhlenberg Co. Board of
Education
P.O. Box 167
Greenville, KY 42345
Phone: 270-338-2871
E-mail:
jenniferw@mberg.k12.ky.us
Nelson
Nelson CECC
Bonnie Cecil
PO Box 304
Bardstown, KY 40004
Phone: 502-349-6603
E-mail: cecilb@bardstown.com
Nicholas
Nicholas Council
Amy Switzer
Family Resource Center
105 School Drive
Carlisle, KY 40311
Phone: 859-289-3702
Email:
aswitzer@nicholas.k12.ky.us
E-mail: msbetty@eastky.net
Ohio
Ohio CECC
Tina Star Burden
248 Eden Drive
Morgantown, KY 42261
Phone: 270-526-2518
E-mail: starburden@msn.com
Powell
Powell Council
Ken Simon
5099 Compton Rd
Stanton, KY 40380
606-663-3318
Email: ksimon@pwell.k12.ky.us
Owen
Owen CECC
Beverly Marcum
Community Action
PO Box 358
Owenton, KY 40359
Phone: 502-484-3545
E-mail:bmarcum@owen.k12.ky.us
Pulaski
Pulaski CECC
Peggy Acton
327 Clifty Street
Somerset, KY 42501
Phone:
E-mail: Peg310@aol.com
Owsley
Owsley CECC
Sheila Thomas
P.O. Box 340
Booneville, KY 41314
Phone: 606-593-5101
E-mail:
sthomas@owsley.k12.ky.us
Robertson
Robertson CECC
Janet England
Robertson County FRYSC
177 N. Main Street
P.O. Box 108
Mt. Olivet, KY 41064
Phone: 606-724-2088
E-mail:
jengland@robertson.k12.ky.us
Pendleton
Pendleton Co. CECC
Paul Cookendorfer
South FRYSC
2525 Highway 27 North
Falmouth, KY 41040
Phone: 859-654-3325 ext. 16
E-mail:
pcookend@Pendleton.k12.ky.us
Perry/Leslie
Perry/Leslie CECC
Linda Napier
Perry County Board of
Education
315 Park Avenue
Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: 606-439-2624
E-mail:
LNapier@perry.k12.ky.us
Pike
Pike CECC
Betty Tackett
Pike County CECC
PO Box 2000
Robinson Creek, KY 41560
Phone: 606-639-6550
Rockcastle
Rockcastle CECC
Regina Hull-Brown
P.O Box 1530
Mt. Vernon, KY 40451
Phone: 606-256-5173
E-mail: rhullbrown@rockcastle.K12.ky.us
Rowan
Rowan CECC
Cindy Kerns
Morehead State University
UPO 1337/ 316 E. Main Street
Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: 606-783-2871
E-mail:
c.kerns@moreheadstate.edu
Russell
Russell CECC
Junita Stephens
158 Knobview Rd
Russell Spring, KY 42641
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Phone: 270-866-4741
E-mail:
Scott
Scott CECC
Jennifer Smith
Scott County Even Start
134 Scroggin Drive
Georgetown, KY 40324
Phone: 502-368-3817
E-mail:
jesmith@scott.k12.ky.us
Laura Shelton
205 Main Street
Cadiz, KY 42211
Phone: 270-522-2220
E-mail:
lshelton@trigg.k12.ky.us
Union
Union CECC
Evangeline Lancaster
519 N. Morgan Street
Morganfield, KY 42437
Phone: 270-389-0209
E-mail: lancas_e@bellsouth.net
Todd
Todd CECC
Kathy Wilson
Todd County FRYSC
215 Moe Lane
Elkton, KY 42220
Phone: 270-265-3888
E-mail:
gwilson@todd.k12.ky.us
Warren
Warren CECC
Taylor Tucker
T/TAS, Western KY University
1 Big Red Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-745-4041
E-mail: taylor.tucker@wku.edu
Trigg
Trigg CECC
Wayne
Wayne CECC
Virginia Southard,
Family Place at Turner
Intermediate Family Resource
Center
250 Cardinal Way
Monticello, KY 42633
Phone: 606- 348-6122
E-mail:
Webster
Webster CECC
Mary Powell
Adult/ Community Education
480 South Broadway
Providence, KY 42450
Phone: 270-667-7401
E-mail:
mpowell@providence.k12.ky.us
Wolfe
Wolfe CECC
Julie Rogers
Red River Valley Elementary FRC
Box 219, Highway 191
Hazel Green, KY 41332
Phone: 606-662-8256
E-mail:
jrogers@wolfe.k12.ky.us
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Department for Community Based Services
(Following this section you will find the Department for Community Based Services
Service Regions and Administrators and Map)
The Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is responsible for
child and adult protection, foster care and adoption and services to enhance
family self-sufficiency -- including food stamps, cash assistance, child
support, child care assistance and Medicaid eligibility.
DCBS services are administered through our network of 16 service regions
and offices in each of Kentucky's 120 counties. In addition, DCBS utilizes a
network of contract officials to deliver services, such as child support and
child care. The provision of services is enhanced through a close relationship
and coordination with local community partners.
DCBS was formed within the Cabinet for Families and Children in 1998 to
give local offices more decision-making authority and the ability to
collaborate more effectively with other community service providers. The
Cabinet for Families and Children and the Cabinet for Health Services were
consolidated in 2004 by Governor Ernie Fletcher.
DCBS Mission Statement
To provide leadership in building high quality, community based human
service systems that enhance safety, permanency, well-being and selfsufficiency for Kentucky's families, children and vulnerable adults.
DCBS Vision
"A nationally recognized department comprised of a highly skilled workforce
that:
Provides services to enhance the self-sufficiency of families;
Improves safety and permanency for children and vulnerable adults;
Engages families and community partners in a collaborative decision-making
process;
Utilizes innovative technological resources to improve outcomes and efficiencies;
Creates information systems and uses evidence-based practice to guide
management decisions;
Practices system wide continuous quality improvement and shared
accountability;
Fosters a dynamic learning organization; and,
Adapts to changing community needs and challenges.
Department for Community Based Services
Office of the Commissioner
275 E. Main St.
Mail Stop 3W-A
Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: (502) 564-3703
Fax: (502) 564-6907
( For more information and a complete list of local DCBS offices go to http://chfs.ky.gov/dcbs
and click on Service Regions)
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CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
Service Regions and Administrators
KIPDA Jefferson
Mary Gordon, Acting SRA
502-595-4732
502-595-4789 (Fax)
KIPDA Rural
Renee Sartin SRA
502-647-9245
502-647-9256 (Fax)
Bluegrass Rural
Susan Franklin,
Acting SRA
502-839-6923
502-839-3405 (Fax)
Northern KY
Joel Griffith, SRA
859-525-6783
859-525-6796 (Fax)
Gateway/Buffalo Trace
Ann Johnson, SRA
606-784-6687
606-784-7490 (Fax)
FIVCO
Vincent Geremia, SRA
606-920-2007
606-920-2045 (Fax)
Lincoln Trail
Libby Trager, SRA
270-766-5213
270-766-5257 (Fax)
Big Sandy
Susan Howard
SRA
606-789-6251
606-789-4570 (Fax)
Green River
James Toler, SRA
270-687-7047
270-687-7027 (Fax)
Purchase
Renee Buckingham
SRA
270-247-5126
270-247-0127 (Fax)
KY River
Will Smith
SRA
606-633-1259
606-633-0145 (Fax)
Pennyrile
Sandra Lane, SRA
270-889-6547
270-889-6593 (Fax)
Barren River
Elaine Donnelly,
SRA
270-651-2250
270-651-5049 (Fax)
Lake Cumberland
Sandra Rollins, SRA
606-677-4178
606-677-4206 (Fax)
Bluegrass (Fayette)
Toya Nicholson, SRA
859-246-2298
859-246-2515 (Fax)
Cumberland Valley
Nancy Bean, SRA
606-878-6228
606-878-9979 (Fax)
(R. 11/04)
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Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Dept. for Community Based Services
Service Regions & Administrators
Barren River Service Region
Elaine Donnelly, Administrator
Dept. for Community Based Services
742-E East Main Street, P O Box 933
Glasgow, KY 42142-0933
270-651-2250
270-651-5049 (fax)
elaine.donnelly@ky.gov
Fivco Service Region
Vincent Geremia, Administrator
Dept for Community Based Services
1539 Greenup Ave., 4th Floor, Suite 401
Ashland, KY 41101
606-920-2007
606-920-2045 (fax)
Vincent.geremia@ky.gov
Big Sandy Service Region
Susan Howard, Administrator
Dept. for Community Based Services
205 Main Street, Suite 3
Paintsville, KY 41240
606-789-6251
606-789-4570 (fax)
Susan.Howard@ky.gov
Gateway / Buffalo Trace Service
Region
Ann C. Johnson, Administrator
Dept for Community Based Services
1415 Hwy 60 West, P O Box 1036
Morehead, KY 40351
606-784-6687
607-784-7490 (fax)
ann.johnson@ky.gov
Bluegrass (Fayette) Service Region
Toya Nicholson, Administrator
Dept for Community Based Services
2050 Creative Drive, Suite 160
Lexington, KY 40505
859-246-2298, ext. 209
859-246-2515
Toya.Nicholson@ky.gov
Bluegrass Rural Service Region
Susan Franklin, Acting Administrator
Dept for Community Based Services
117 Hilltop Plaza
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
502-839-6923
502-839-3405 (fax)
Susan.Franklin@ky.gov
Cumberland Valley Region
Nancy Bean, Administrator
Dept for Community Based Services
Regional State Ofc Bldg., 85 State Police
Road
London, KY 40741
606-878-6228
606-878-9979 (fax)
Nancy.Bean@ky.gov
Green River Region
James Toler, Administrator
Dept for Community Based Services
311 West Second Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
270-687-7047
270-687-7027 (fax)
James.Toler@ky.gov
Kentucky River Service Region
William Smith, Administrator
Dept for Community Based Services
415 Hwy 2034, Suite A
Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-1259
606-633-0145 (fax)
William.Smith@ky.gov
KIPDA Jefferson Service Region
Mary Gordon, Acting Administrator
Dept for Community Based Services
908 W. Broadway, 4th Floor East
L & N Building
Louisville, KY 40203
502-595-4732
502-595-4789 (fax)
Mary.Gordon@ky.gov
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KIPDA Rural Service Region
Renee Sartin, Administrator
Dept for Community Based Services
31 Mt. Rushmore Ct.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
502-647-9245
502-647-9256 (fax)
renee.sartin@ky.gov
Lake Cumberland Service Region
Sandra Rollins, Administrator
Dept for Community Based Services
67 Eagle Creek Drive, Suite 101
Somerset, KY 42503
606-677-4178
606-677-4206 (fax)
Sandra.Rollins@ky.gov
Lincoln Trail Service Region
Libby Trager, Administrator
Dept for Community Based Services
916 North Mulberry Street, Suite 120
Elizabethtown, KY 42701-3626
270-766-5213
270-766-5257 (fax)
Libby.Trager@ky.gov
Northern Kentucky Service Region
Joel Griffith, Administrator
Dept for Community Based Services
Victory Centre, 8311 US Hwy 42, Suite 2
Florence, KY 41042
859-525-6783
859-525-6796 (fax)
joel.griffith@ky.gov
Pennyrile Service Region
Sandra Lane, Administrator
Dept for Community Based Services
115 Hammond Plaza
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
270-889-6547
270-889-6593 (fax)
sandra.lane@ky.gov
Purchase Service Region
Renee Buckingham, Administrator
Dept for Community Based Services
333 Charles Drive
Mayfield, KY 42066
270-247-5126
270-247-0127 (fax)
renee.buckingham@ky.gov
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KENTUCKY EARLY CHILDHOOD REGIONAL TRAINING CENTERS
The Early Childhood Regional Training Centers were established to provide training,
technical assistance, consultation, workshops, conferences and lending of materials. They
provide services to local school districts for early childhood programs for special needs and
at-risk children age three to five. They provide peer-to-peer services to local school districts
and other service providers
Ashland Independent RTC
1420 Central Avenue
PO Box 3000
Ashland, KY 41105
606-327-2706
FAX: 606-327-2796
Berea Independent RTC
116 Jane Street
PO Box 159
Berea, KY 40403
859-986-1929 or 800-343-2959
FAX: 859-986-9532
Anderson County RTC
126 North Main Street
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
502-839-2513
FAX: 502-839-3407
Simpson County RTC
PO Box 467
Franklin, KY 42135
270-586-2008
FAX: 270-586-2809
Calloway County RTC
PO Box 1018
Murray, KY 42071
270-762-5316 or 270-762-5317
FAX: 270-762-3084
Lisa Henson, Director (x 2727)
Kim Roberts, EC Specialist (x 2729)
Jessie Singleton, EC Specialist (x 2730)
Cheryl Salyer, Secretary (x 2728)
Carol Brooks, EC Specialist/Director
Linda Comley, EC Specialist
Vanessa Garland, Secretary
Phyllis Hall, EC Specialist/Director
Frances Ryan, EC Specialist
Pam Ware, Secretary
Bill Porter, Director
Karen Chapman, Consultant
Pat Gilmer, Parent Liaison
Barbara Love, Secretary
Carole Sindelar, Secretary
Nancy Lovett, Director
Taylor Hollins, Special Consultant
Janice Rose, Consultant
Cheryl Dunn, Consultant
Jama Galloway, Secretary
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What are Family Resource and Youth Services Centers?
Family Resource and Youth Services Centers have been created as part of the Kentucky Education Reform Act. The
intent of the centers is to enhance student’s abilities to succeed in school by assisting children, youth and families in
meeting some of there basic needs. This will be done by providing community services at the centers or by linking
Families to agencies in their communities. Family Resource or Youth Services Centers are developed by single schools
or groups of schools that have at least 20% of their students eligible to receive free school meals.
Who can use a Family resource or Youth Services Center?
Centers receive a state grant based on the number of students eligible for free school meals. However once a center has
been established, all children and youth (and their families) enrolled in the school or schools that developed the center
can use its services, regardless of the income of their families. Services will especially beneficial for those youngsters
who are at risk of not performing well in school.
What services does a Family Resource Center provide?
A Family Resource Center serves elementary school aged children and their families.
Services include:
Assistance with full-time preschool child care for children two and three years of age
Assistance with after school child care for children ages four to twelve
Health and Education services for new and expectant parents
Education to enhance parenting skills and education for preschool parents and their children
Support and training for child day care providers
Health services or referral to health services
What services does a Youth Services Center provide?
A Youth Services Center serves middle school, junior high and/or high school students and their families.
Services include:
Health Services or referral to health services
Referrals to social services
Employment counseling, training, and placement for youth
Summer and part-time development for youth
Substance abuse services or referrals to substance abuse services
Family crisis and mental health services or referral to mental health services
What is a Combined Family Resource and Youth Services Center?
A Combined Center can serve students from elementary through high school and their families. All services listed above
for both the Family Resource Center and the Youth Services Center would be provided.
Who runs the Family Resource and Youth Centers?
In keeping with the School-Based Decision Making concept of Kentucky's Education Reform Act, each school or
consortium of schools hires its staff, selects the center site (in or near the school being served) and establishes its own
procedure to notify parents and gain prior consent for a child to be referred by the center to a specific service.
Each center has a local advisory council comprised of school personnel, parents of students in the school (and in
the case of Youth Services Centers, at least two students), and community representatives including staff of the public
and private services used by the center for referrals
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Family Resource and Youth Services Centers
Each center offers a unique blend of programs and services determined by the
needs of the population being served, available resources, location and other local
characteristics.
FRYSCs have established a record of success based on improved student
performance in class work, homework and peer relations as reported by teachers.
Parents, too, report they experience greater satisfaction and involvement with the
schools as a result of assistance through their local FRYSCs.
The primary goal of these centers is to remove non-cognitive barriers to learning as
a means to enhance student academic success.
FRYSC Mission Statement
To enhance students’ abilities to succeed in school by developing and sustaining
partnerships that promote:
Early learning and successful transition into school;
Academic achievement and well-being; and
Graduation and transition into adult life.
FRYSC Vision
The Kentucky Division of Family Resource and Youth Services Centers in the
Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall establish the national standard of
excellence in the provision of school-based family support.
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FRYSC Regional Information
Kentucky is divided into 10 FRYSC Regions. For a list of school districts within each
region, please use the FRYSC Regional Program Manager listing at right or click a
region link below.
Please note that not every school qualifies or has funding provided for a Family
Resource or Youth Services Center. Schools with 20 percent or more students
eligible for free and reduced price school meals qualify for Family Resource or Youth
Services Center grants.
Region 1
Division of FRYSC Regional Program Managers
Anne Adams
Region 6
Tammy Gay
DCBS Office
1165 Centre Parkway – Suite 180
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 245-6832
Fax (859) 271-3685
P. O. Box 1893
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 759-3164
anne.adams@ky.gov
tammys.gay@ky.gov
Region 2
Region 3
Region 7
Betty Elkins
P. O. Box 308
Madisonville, KY 42431
270/825-2000
Fax 270/825-2000
Doug Jones
126 Bradley Avenue
Morehead, KY 40351
606/780-0982
Fax: 606/784-2631
betty.elkins@ky.gov
Wdouglas.jones@ky.gov
Naela Imanyara
3332 Newburg Road
P. O. Box 34020
Louisville, KY 40232
(502) 485-3719
Fax (502) 485-3762
Region 8
Shannon Bailey
P. O. Box 227
Hindman, KY 41822
606/785-4440
Fax: 606/785-9263
Nimanya1@jefferson.k12.ky.us
Region 4
sbailey@tgtel.com
Region 9
Carol Leggett
P. O. Box 726
Georgetown, KY 40324
502-867-7689
Fax 502-867-7689
Maxine Reid
P. O. Box 581
Barbourville, KY 40906
606-546-4767
Fax: 606-546-4767
carol.leggett@ky.gov
maxine.reid@ky.gov
Region 5
Region 10
Lee Ann Gabbard
3600 Cottage Circle
Lexington, KY 40513
859/219-3159
Fax 859/219-3159
leeann.gabbard@ky.gov
Mary Ann McKenzie
275 East Main, 3C-G
Frankfort, KY 40621
502/564-5082 ext. 4329
Fax: 502-564-6108
Mary.mckenzie@ky.gov
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FRYSC Region 1 School DistrictsBallard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Dawson Springs Ind., Fulton,
Fulton Ind., Graves, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, Mayfield Ind.,
McCracken, Muhlenberg, Murray Ind., Paducah Ind., Todd, and Trigg
FRYSC Region 2 School DistrictsAllen, Barren, Bowling Green Ind., Butler, Caverna Ind., Daviess, Edmonson, Glasgow Ind.,
Hancock, Hart, Henderson, Logan, McLean, Metcalfe, Monroe, Ohio, Owensboro Ind.,
Providence Ind., Russellville Ind., Simpson, Union, Warren and Webster
FRYSC Region 3 School DistrictsJefferson County
FRYSC Region 4 School Districts –
Beechwood Ind., Bellevue Ind., Boone, Bullitt, Campbell, Carroll, Covington Ind., Dayton Ind.,
Eminence Ind. Erlanger/Elsmere Ind., Ft. Thomas Ind., Gallatin, Grant, Henry, Kenton, Ludlow
Ind., Newport Ind., Oldham, Owen, Pendleton, Shelby, Silver Grove Ind., Southgate Ind.,
Spencer, Trimble, Walton-Verona Ind., Williamstown Ind.
FRYSC Region 5 School Districts –
Anderson, Berea Ind., Bourbon, Boyle, Burgin Ind., Clark, Danville Ind., Estill, Frankfort
Ind. , Franklin, Garrard, Harrodsburg Ind. , Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer,
Nicholas, Paris Ind., Powell, Scott
and Woodford
FRYSC Region 6 School Districts –
Adair, Bardstown Ind., Breckinridge, Campbellsville Ind. , Casey, Clinton, Cloverport Ind.,
Cumberland, Elizabethtown Ind., Grayson, Green, Hardin, Larue, Marion, McCreary, Meade,
Monticello Ind., Nelson, Pulaski, Russell, Science Hill Ind., Somerset Ind., Taylor
Washington, Wayne and West Point Ind
FRYSC Region 7 School Districts –
Ashland Ind., Augusta Ind., Bath, Boyd, Bracken, Carter, Elliott, Fairview Ind., Fleming,
Greenup, Johnson, Lawrence, Lewis, Martin, Mason, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan,
Paintsville Ind., Raceland Ind., Robertson, Rowan, and Russell Ind.
FRYSC Region 8 School Districts –
Breathitt, Hazard Ind., Jackson Ind., Jenkins Ind., Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry,
and Wolfe
FRYSC Region 9 School Districts –
Barbourville Ind., Bell, Clay, Corbin Ind., East Bernstadt Ind., Harlan, Harlan Ind., Jackson,
Knox, Laurel, Middlesboro Ind., Pineville Ind., Rockcastle, Williamsburg Ind. And
Whitley
FRYSC Region 10 School Districts –
Fayette County, Magoffin County, Pike County and Floyd County
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Kentucky's Parent Resource Centers (PRCs)
Some Kentucky school districts provide information and support to parents of
exceptional children through locally funded and staffed Parent Resource Centers. For
more information about available services, please contact your local PRC as listed
below. If your district does not have a PRC, and you would like information on other
resources for assistance, contact Jan Richards at: jrichard@kde.state.ky.us
Berea RTC/PRC
116 Jane Street
Berea, KY 40403
859-986-1929
Fayette Co Sp Ed PRC
The Academy at Lexington
475 Price Road
Lexington, KY 40517
859-381-3654
Franklin County PRC
Bondurant M.S., Bondurant Dr.
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-875-8440
Hopkins County PRC
110 Sugg Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
270-825-1981
Jefferson County PRC
P.O. Box 34020
Van Hoose Ed Center 4th
Louisville, KY 40232-4020
502-485-3562, 502-485-3346
Jessamine County PRC
Warner Elementary
821 Wilmore Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
859-885-1851
Ky School for The Blind PRC
1867 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
502-897-1583 Ext 273
KY School for the Deaf/PRC
PO Box 27, S. Second St
Danville, KY 40423
859-239-7017 Ex 2200
Ky Valley Educational Coop PRC
325 Broadway
Hazard, KY 41701
606-439-2311 Ex 24
Magoffin County PRC
P.O. Box 109, Gardner Trail
Salyersville, KY 41465
606-349-4200
McCracken Co. PRC
435 Berger Road
Paducah, KY 42003
270-538-4000
Simpson County PRC
P.O. Box 467
Franklin, KY 42701
270-586-2008
Upper Cumberland Coop PRC
116 North 4th Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
606-549-7000 ext 34/44
For more information contact:
Jan Richards
500 Mero Street, 8th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-4970
Fax: (502) 564-6721
E-mail: jrichard@kde.state.ky.us
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What is First Steps?
First Steps is a statewide early intervention system which provides services to children
from birth to age three with developmental disabilities and their families. First Steps is
Kentucky's response to the federal initiative called the Infant-Toddler Program (ITP)
established by Public Law 99-457 Part C. First Steps offers comprehensive services
through coordination with a variety of community agencies and service disciplines. First
Steps is administered by the Department for Public Health within the Cabinet for Health
and Family Services.
Why Provide Services?
First Steps provides services for the following reasons:
Typically, there is significant improvement in development and learning in those
children who participate in early intervention. A child with a delay or a
condition that is likely to cause delay should not go through the critical
developmental years without help.
Services and support benefit families by reducing stress.
Early Intervention services often decrease the need for later costly special
education programs by remediating problems early in the child’s life.
Who does First Steps serve?
First Steps serves children from birth to age three and their families. Children are
determined eligible for services in two ways:
by developmental delay. Evaluation shows that the child is not developing
typically in one of five skill areas: cognition, communication, physical, social and
emotional, or self-help.
automatic entry by diagnosis of a physical or mental condition which
has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay, such as
Down Syndrome.
Does my Child Qualify?
Child must be; 3 years of age or younger, have a developmental disability, or and established risk
condition such as Down Syndrome.
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Where does First Steps provide Services?
First Steps provides services in all Kentucky counties. Services may be provided in
home, in center-based programs, or in clinical settings depending upon the needs of the
child and family and the availability of services in a given area.
What Services does First Steps provide?
First Steps provides services to children which help to diminish the effects of
developmental delays. Services include: Evaluation/Assessment; Service Coordination;
Transportation; Respite Care; certain non-routine Health Services; Nutrition Services;
Physical and Occupational Therapy; Speech/Communication Services; Vision/Hearing
Services; Developmental Intervention; and Assistive Technology. Early Intervention
services are provided through multiple agencies and may involve multiple disciplines.
Services are based on the child's needs and will be identified on their Individual Family
Service Plan.
Who do I call to find out more about First Steps services?
Anyone can refer a child for services by calling 1-800-442-0087. Referral will then be
made to a team at the district Point of Entry office who will initially assist a child and
family in accessing needed services. Services are available to any child and family who
meet developmental eligibility criteria, regardless of income. A family's participation in
First Steps services is always optional.
Helpful Staff
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services is the lead agency for this
interdisciplinary program that brings together resources from the fields of
education, health and social services to meet the special needs of children
and their families.
First Steps University-Based Technical Assistance Teams
The first line of contact for families and providers when they have a question
about the First Steps program is the University-Based Technical Assistance
Team assigned to their areas. The team includes:
a program consultant
a parent consultant; and
a program evaluator/monitor.
The First Steps program consultant is responsible for:
Technical assistance and training to providers for programmatic issues
such as regulations, policies and procedures, best practices and billing.
Training new providers and assisting them throughout the enrollment
process to become First Steps providers.
Maintaining a resource library of early intervention materials.
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Acting as a liaison to District Early Intervention Councils (DEIC).
Conducting quarterly service coordinator meetings and other
informational meetings for providers.
The First Steps parent consultant is responsible for:
Providing information and resources to families.
Offering a parent perspective to other families and providers
(each is a parent of a child currently or formerly enrolled in First
Steps) and representing family interests and concerns to other
stakeholders and staff.
Coordinating training and special events for families of children
with developmental delays such as Fireside Chats which focus on
preparing families for the transition from First Steps to
preschool.
Linking families to DEIC and other groups to encourage the
participation of families in planning and meeting the needs of
children with development delays.
The First Steps program evaluator/monitor is responsible for:
Conducting periodic review of provider records to assure
regulatory compliance.
Monitoring quality of services and outcomes.
Identifying training and technical assistance needs based on
reviews.
Consulting with providers and program consultants during the
development of corrective action plans.
Responding to complaints and quality concerns reported by
families, providers and others.
Read below for a list of the teams and counties each university serves.
The Eastern Kentucky University Team serves counties in the
Cumberland Valley, Kentucky River and Lake Cumberland Area Development
Districts, including:
Cumberland Valley District - Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel,
Rockcastle and Whitley counties;
KY River District - Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and
Wolfe counties;
Lake Cumberland District - Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green,
McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, Taylor and Wayne counties.
The Morehead State University Team serves counties in the Big Sandy,
FIVCO and Gateway Area Development Districts, including:
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Big Sandy District - Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin and Pike
counties;
FIVCO District - Boyd, Carter, Elliot, Greenup and Lawrence counties;
Gateway District - Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan and Rowan
counties.
The Murray State University Team serves counties in the Pennyrile and
Purchase Area Development Districts, including:
Pennyrile District - Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston,
Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd and Trigg counties;
Purchase District - Ballard, Carlisle, Calloway, Fulton, Hickman,
Graves, Marshall and McCracken counties.
The Northern Kentucky Special Education Cooperative Team serves
counties in the Buffalo Trace and Northern Kentucky Area Development
Districts, including:
Buffalo Trace District - Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason and Robertson
counties;
Northern KY District - Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant,
Kenton, Owen and Pendleton counties.
The University of Kentucky Team serves counties in the Bluegrass Area
Development District, including:
Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard,
Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Powell, Scott
and Woodford counties.
The University of Louisville Team serves counties in the KIPDA and
Lincoln Trail Area Development Districts, including:
Kentuckiana District - Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby,
Spencer and Trimble counties;
Lincoln Trail District - Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, Larue, Marion,
Meade, Nelson and Washington counties.
The Western Kentucky University Team serves counties in the Barren
River and Green River Area Development Districts, including:
Barren River District - Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan,
Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties;
Green River District - Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio,
Union and Webster counties.
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DISTRICT EARLY INTERVENTION COMMITTEES (DEIC)
Kentucky has established local interagency coordinating committees, called the District
Early Intervention Committee (DEIC), within each of the fifteen Area Development
Districts. The DEICs facilitate interagency coordination at the district level, identify early
childhood issues and service gaps, and help plan the district service delivery systems for
eligible infants and toddlers birth to age three and their families. Each DEIC is
represented by parents as well as public and private service providers who meet to
share information. Listed below are DEIC contacts.
Barren River District
Beth Schaeffer, Co-Chair
329 Wesley Way
Bowling Green KY 42104
Phone: (270) 781-1356
Email: bschaeffer@warren.k12.ky.us
Nan Slaughter, Co- Chair
3332 Hunting Creek Court
Bowling Green KY 42104
Phone: (270) 746-0565
Email: n.slaughter@insightbb.com
Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart,
Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson,
Warren
Big Sandy District
Andrea Campbell, Co-Chair
131 Ratliff St.
Pikeville KY 41501
Phone: (606) 437-2357
Email: hcampbell@pc.edu
Donna Dyer, Co-Chair
PO Box 279
Stanville KY 41659
Phone: 1-800-230-6011
Email: ptofentry@mikrotec.com
Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, Pike
Bluegrass District
Karen Ogle, P.T., Co-Chair
Central Baptist Hospital
1740 Nicholasville Road
Lexington KY 40503
Phone: (859) 260-6144
Email: kogle@bhsi.com
Beverly Durborow, P.T., Co- Chair
Pediatric Physical Therapy
1057 Chasewood Way
Lexington KY 40513
Phone: (859) 296-2229
Email: durborowR@aol.com
Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Estill,
Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison,
Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer,
Nicholas, Powell, Scott, Woodford
Buffalo Trace District
Melissa Cantrell, Chair
2302 Glendale Drive
Maysville, KY 41056
Phone: (606) 759-5154
Email: msecantrell@yahoo.com
Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason,
Robertson
Cumberland Valley District
Penny Williamson, Chair
Department for Public Health
110 Johnson Lane
Barbourville KY 40906
Phone: (606) 546-5109
Email: PennyS.Williamson@ky.gov
Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox,
Laurel, Rockcastle, Whitley
Fivco District
Megan Fitzwater, Co-Chair
RR1, Box 172A
Greenup KY 41144
Email: fitzwatmeg@cs.com
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Beth Garrett, Co- Chair
452 Boyd Street
Russell KY 41169
Phone: (606) 833-5452
Email: silverlordnlady@juno.com
Boyd, Carter, Elliot, Greenup, Lawrence
Gateway District
Cicely Amburgey, Co-Chair
VIPS
161 Burt Road, Suite 4
Lexington KY 40503
Phone: (859) 276-0335
Email: cecilpickle@yahoo.com
cicelya@vips.org
Ronetta Little, Co- Chair
Department for Public Health
214 West First St.
Morehead KY 40351
Phone: (606) 784-3049
Email: RonettaL.Little@ky.gov
Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan,
Rowan
Green River District
Web: Green River DEIC
Pat McKown, Co-Chair
Department for Public Health
PO Box 1823
1600 Breckinridge
Owensboro KY 42302-1823
Phone: (270) 687-7038
Fax: (270) 687-7040
Email: Pat.McKown@ky.gov
Lance Morris, Co-Chair
Phone: (270) 687-8636
Email: morrislg@owensboro.org
Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean,
Ohio, Union, Webster
Kentuckiana District
Barbara Borie, Chair
Assistant Director, K.I.D.S. Center
982 Eastern Parkway
Louisville, KY 40217
Phone: (502) 635-6397
FAX: (502) 635-1147
Email: bborie@cpkidscenter.com
Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham,
Shelby, Spencer, Trimble
KY River District
Linda Napier, Co-Chair
Perry Co. School Board
315 Park Ave.
Hazard KY 41701
Phone: (606) 439-5813
Email: lnapier@perry.k12.ky.us
Nancy Combs, Co-Chair
115 Rockwood Lane
Hazard KY 41701
Phone: (800) 328-1767
FAX: (606) 436-2467
Email: combsnancy@hotmail.com
Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher,
Owsley, Perry, Wolfe
Lake Cumberland District
Cindy Pisa, Chair
HC 86, Box 306
Monticello KY 42633
Phone: (606) 348-4549
Email: MPISA@kih.net
Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland,
Green, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell,
Taylor, Wayne
Lincoln Trail District
Nanette Johnston, Chair
Preschool Coordinator, Hardin Co.
Schools
65 West A. Jenkins Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Phone: (270) 769-8912
FAX: (270) 763-0397
Email: njohnston@hardin.k12.ky.us
Breckenridge, Grayson, Hardin, Larue,
Marion, Meade, Nelson, Washington
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Northern Kentucky District
Amy Martin, Co-Chair
48 Gregory Lane
Fort Thomas, KY 41075-1030
Phone: (859) 781-5964
Email: amypt@insightbb.com
Karen Judy, Co-Chair
PO Box 788
Warsaw, KY 41095
Phone: (859) 567-5800
Email: mkarens@3z.net
Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin,
Grant, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton
Pennyrile District
Janet Harper
Department for Public Health
715 West 12th St
Hopkinsville KY 42240
Phone: 270-889-6047
Fax: 270-889-6050
E-mail: JanetM.Harper@ky.gov
April Dill, Co-Chair
76 Green Acres Circle
Guthrie, KY 42234
Phone: 270-483-8379
E-mail: thedillcrew@bellsouth.net
Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden,
Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon,
Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg
Purchase District
June Fortner, Co-Chair
1306 Westview
Mayfield KY 42066
Phone: (270) 251-2974
FAX: same
Email: ajfortner@charter.net
Scott Suttles, Co- Chair
Phone: (270) 335-5086
Email: slprss@yahoo.com
Ballard, Carlisle, Calloway, Fulton,
Hickman, Graves, Marshall,
McCracken
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First Steps is Kentucky's Early Intervention System that serves children from
birth to age 3 who have a developmental delay or a specific medical condition
that is known to cause a developmental delay. First Steps services are
provided statewide and coordinated by the Cabinet for Health and Family
Services.
Anyone can call the district Point of Entry office to refer a child who may
have a developmental delay or affecting medical condition to the First Steps
service systems.
POINT OF ENTRY STAFF / Revised 6/05
DISTRICT PHONE & FAX #s ADDRESS STAFF E-MAIL ADDRESS
Barren River /
Counties: Allen, Barren, Butler,
Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe,
Monroe, Simpson, Warren
Phone: 270-746-9941
800-643-6233
Fax: 270-746-0729
First Steps
1502 Western Ave. Ste. #1
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Donna Croslin
Bethanie Christman
dcroslin@lifeskills.com
bchristm@lifeskills.com
Big Sandy /
Counties: Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin,
Martin, Pike
Phone: 606-478-8572
800-230-6011
Fax: 606-478-8576
First Steps
30 East Main St
P.O. Box 279
Stanville, KY 41659-0279
Bernie Justice
Brenda Chapman, Supervisor
Donna Dyer
Susan Gilbert, Supervisor
ptofentry@mikrotec.com
Bluegrass /
Counties: Anderson, Bourbon,
Boyle, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Franklin,
Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln,
Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Powell,
Scott, Woodford
Phone: 859-271-9448
800-454-2764
Fax: 859-272-6893
First Steps
3161 Custer Dr, Ste.#4
Lexington, KY 40517
Cynthia Bowling
Lynn Elias
Emily Wood
Charlotte Vice
Eric Little
Angie Stidham, Supervisor
cabowling@bluegrass.org
plelias@bluegrass.org
ekwood@bluegrass.org
crvice@bluegrass.org
etlittle@bluegrass.org
anstidham@bluegrass.org
Buffalo Trace /
Counties: Bracken, Fleming, Lewis,
Mason, Robertson
Phone: 606-759-5510
800-335-4249
Fax: 606-759-5922
First Steps
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731 Kenton Station Rd
Maysville, KY 41056
Kelly Case FirstSteps@maysvilleky.net
Cumberland Valley /
Counties: Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson,
Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle, Whitley
Phone: 606-523-0229
800-509-9559
Fax: 606-528-9623
First Steps
American Greeting Rd
P.O. Box 568
Corbin, KY 40702
Louise Reid
Barbara Steele
Gayle Miller, Secretary
Poe@cumberlandriver.com
888-686-1414
Fax: 270-926-8677
First Steps
1600 Breckinridge St
Owensboro, KY 42303
Ann Barnes-Adkins
Penny Bowen
Penny.Bowen@grdhd.org
Ann.Barnes-Adkins@grdhd.org
Gateway /
Counties: Bath, Menifee,
Morgan, Montgomery, Rowan
Phone: 606-674-3204
800-718-0378
Fax: 606-674-8390
First Steps
39 Cedar Creek Drive
P.O. Box 290
Owingsville, KY 40360
Ronetta Little
Lois Moore, Secretary
pathwaypoe@alltel.net
Kentuckiana /
Counties: Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson,
Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble
Phone: 502-459-0225
800-442-0087
Fax: 502-452-9079
First Steps
3717 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40220
Joetta Abston
Victoria Chanda
Linda Conver
Karen Graves
Sommer Mullins
Shannon Patterson
Deborah Rakestraw
Kim Robinson
Adrienne Todd
Kit Tossmann
Mary Vorseth
Fran Woodward
Cindy Holmes, Supervisor
Jabston@sevencounties.org
Vchanda@sevencounties.org
Lconver@sevencounties.org
Kgraves@sevencounties.org
Smullins@sevencounties.org
Spatterson@sevencounties.org
Drakestr@sevencounties.org
Krobinson@sevencounties.org
Atodd@sevencounties.org
Ktossmann@sevencounties.org
Mvorseth@sevencounties.org
Fwoodward@sevencounties.org
Cholmes@sevencounties.org
Green River /
Counties: Daviess,
Hancock, Henderson,
McLean, Ohio, Union,
Webster
Phone: 270-686-5982
Kentucky River /
Counties: Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie,
Letcher, Owsley, Perry, Wolfe
Phone: 606-439-1325
800-328-1767
Fax: 606-436-2467
FIVCO / Counties:
Boyd, Carter, Elliott,
Greenup, Lawrence
Phone: 606-929-9155
800-650-1329
Fax: 606-929-9833
First Steps
5850 US 60
Summit Plaza Box 11
Ashland, KY 41102
Camellia Bair
Camellia.Bair@ky.gov
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115 Rockwood Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
Nancy Combs
Patricia Fugate
Kari Collins, Director
Kyriverpoe@hotmail.com
Lake Cumberland /
Counties: Adair, Casey, Clinton,
Cumberland, Green, McCreary,
Pulaski, Russell, Taylor, Wayne
Phone: 606-678-2821
800-378-2821
Fax: 606-679-5599
Professional Plaza
401 Bogle St, Suite 104
Somerset, KY 42503
Glenda Phillips
Tammie Isenberg
Glenda.Phillips@ky.gov
tmi5@hotmail.com
Lincoln Trail /
Counties:
Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin,
Larue, Marion, Meade, Nelson,
Washington
Phone: 270-737-5921
800-678-1879
Fax: 270-765-7274
1222 Woodland Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Gigi Meredith
Carol Karn
GigiM.Meredith@ky.gov
CarolD.Karn@ky.gov
Northern KY /
Counties: Boone, Campbell, Carroll,
Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen,
Pendleton
Phone: 859-815-1095
888-300-8866
Fax: 859-815-1094
2014 Eastern Ave
Covington, KY 41014
Lisa Connor
Mary Carol Heidrich
Mary Kay Kerner
Kathy Rudnick
Robbin Stewart
Angela Serrate, Secretary
Aserrate@stelizabeth.com
Pennyrile /
Counties: Caldwell, Christian,
Crittenden, Hopkins,
Lyon, Muhlenburg, Todd, Trigg
Phone: 270-886-5186
800-609-0047
Fax: 270-886-0393
735 North Drive
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Rheanne Brummett
Sharon Oliver
Rbrummett@pennyroyalcenter.org
Soliver@pennyroyalcenter.org
Purchase /
Counties: Ballard, Carlisle, Calloway,
Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston,
Marshall, McCracken
Phone: 270-442-5831
800-648-6599
Fax: 270-442-3268
2850 Adams Street
Paducah, KY 42001
Allison Clark
Cathy Blackwell Glisson
aclark@wkrmhmr.com
cglisson@wkrmhmr.com
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HANDS Program
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621
(502) 564-3756
What is the HANDS Program?
HANDS is a voluntary home visitation program for new and expectant parents. 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 brought right to the home.
Who Can Participate?
First-time moms and/or dads residing in Kentucky.
When do HAND Services Begin?
Services can begin during pregnancy or anytime before a child is 3 months old. If
interested contact the 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
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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 the community's well being.
Public and private partnerships are vital to a successful program.
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HANDS Coordinator's List (11/15/2004)
District
Coordinator
Address
City
State
Zip
Telephone
E-Mail Add
Allen County Health Department
Annette Harston
P.O. Box 129
Scottsville
KY
-42164
270-237-4423
patriciaa.harston@ky.gov
Anderson County Health Department
Tammy Phelps
208 South Main Street
Lawrencburg
KY
-40342
502-839-4551
tammyr.phelpsl@ky.gov
Anderson County Health Department
Bobbi Darnell
208 South Main Street
Lawrencburg
KY
-40342
502-839-4551
bobbik.darnell@ky.gov
KY
421021157
270-781-8039 X-132
judyo.hopkins@ky.gov
Barren River District Health Department
Judy Hopkins
P.O. Box 1157
Bowling
Green
Barren River District Health Department
Trisha Woodcock
P.O. Box 1157
Bowling
Green
KY
421021157
270-781-8039
trishal.woodcock@ky.gov
Bourbon County Health Department
Jan Jones
341 East Main Street
Paris
KY
-40361
859-987-1915
janisel.jones@ky.gov
KY
411054069
606-329-9444
mathal.vannatter@ky.gov
606-329-9445
patriciab.kees@ky.gov
Boyd County Health Department
Martha Vannatter
2924 Holt Street
Ashland
Boyd County Health Department
Pat Kees
2925 Holt Street
Ashland
KY
411054070
Boyle County Health Department
Roger Trent
448 South Third Street
Danville
KY
-40423
859-236-2053
rogerd.trent@ky.gov
Boyle County Health Department
Jennifer Larson
448 South Third Street
Danville
KY
-40423
859-236-2053
jennifers.larson@ky.gov
Bracken County Health Department
Donna Teegarden
429 Frankfort Street
Brooksville
Ky
-41004
606-735-2157
donnas.teegarden@ky.gov
Bracken County Health Department
Gladys Wagel
429 Frankfort Street
Brooksville
Ky
-41004
606-735-2157
gladyss.wagel@ky.gov
606-666-5274
rebeccaa.sharp@ky.gov
Breathitt County Health Department
Rebecca Sharp
P.O. Box 730
Jackson
KY
413390730
Breckinridge County Health Department
Paulette Glascock
2nd & Courthouse Square
Hardinsburg
KY
-40143
270-756-5121
pauletteb.glasscock@ky.gov
KY
410720325
859-491-8303 X2311
bduke@brightoncenter.com
859-491-8303 X2311
lscobee@brightoncenter.com
Brighton Center
Becky Duke
P.O. Box 325
Newport
Brighton Center
Lori Scobee
P.O. Box 325
Newport
KY
410720325
Buffalo Trace District Health Department
Dorothy Gibbs
P.O. Box 72
Maysville
KY
-41056
606-564-9447
dorothya.gibbs@ky.gov
Bullitt County Health Department
Marci Flechler
181 Lees Valley Road
Shepherdsville
KY
-40165
502-955-5668
marcia.flechler@ky.gov
Children's Hospital Medical Center
Margaret Clark, ECS
3333 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati
OH
452293039
513-636-2834
clarm1@chmcc.org /
margaret.clark@cchmc.org
Christian County Health Department
Pat Mashburn
1700 Canton Street
Hopkinsville
KY
-42240
270-887-4160
anitaf.simmons@ky.gov
Christian County Health Department
Anita Simmons
1700 Canton Street
Hopkinsville
KY
-42240
270-887-4160
anitaf.simmons@ky.gov
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Clark County Health Department
Lisa Miller
400 Professional Avenue
Winchester
KY
-40391
859-744-4482
lisat.miller@ky.gov
Cumberland Valley District Health Department
Renee Knight
P.O.Box 1269 Cheralyn Lane
London
KY
-40743
606-864-4764
clairer.knight@ky.gov
Cumberland Valley District Health Department
Steve Combs
P.O. Box 158
Manchester
KY
-40962
606-598-5564
stephen.combs@ky.gov
Estill County Health Department
Rebecca
Wolfinbarger
365 River Drive
Irvin
KY
-40336
606-723-5181
rebecca.wolfinbarger@ky.gov
Family Care Center
Karen Hacker
1135 Red Mile Place
Lexington
KY
-40504
859-288-4040
karenh2@lfucg.com
Fayette County Health Department
Linda E. Hollis
650 Newtown Pike
Lexington
KY
-40508
859-288-2324
lindae.hollis@ky.gov
Fayette County Health Department
Kim Wright
650 Newtown Pike
Lexington
KY
-40508
859-288-2324
kimw.wright@ky.gov
Fleming County Health Department
Bonnie Porter
194 Windsor Drive
Flemingsburg
KY
-41041
606-845-6511
bonnieg.porter@ky.gov
Floyd County Health Department
Brenda Humphrey
144 North Front Street
Prestonsburg
KY
-41653
606-886-2788 X-249
Franklin County Health Department
Julie Reynolds
100 Glenns Creek Road
Frankfort
KY
-40601
502-564-7647
julianeb.reynolds@ky.gov
Garrard County Health Department
Marcia Hodge
89 Farra Drive
Lancaster
KY
-40444
859-792-2153
marciaa.hodge@ky.gov
Gateway District Health Department
Renee Hembree
P.O. Box 555 Gudgell
Avenue
Owingsville
KY
-40360
606-674-8716
virginiar.hembree@ky.gov
Gateway District Health Department
Sherry Wills
P.O. Box 555 Gudgell
Avenue
Owingsville
KY
-40359
606-674-8717
cheryll.wills@ky.gov
Green River District Heatlh Department
Peggy Davis
P.O. Box 309
Owensboro
KY
-42302
270-686-7744 X5444
Greenup County Health Department
Sherri Smith
U.S. 23; P.O. Box 377
Greenup
KY
-41144
606-473-9838
sherri.smith@ky.gov
Hopkins County Health Department
Denise Beach
P.O. Box 1266
Madisonville
KY
-42431
270-821-5242
denisel.beach@ky.gov
Hopkins County Health Department
Carolyn Clark
P.O. Box 1266
Madisonville
KY
-42431
270-821-5242 X-240
carolyana.clark@ky.gov
Jefferson County Health Dept
Naze Assef
400 East Gray Street
Louisville
KY
-40202
502-574-5275
nazenin.assef@loukymetro.org
Jefferson County Health Dept (Family and
Children First)
Dwala Griffin
560B South 4th Street
Louisville
KY
-40202
502-589-2181
dgriffin@famchild.org
Jessamine County Health Dept
Jean Beaty
215 East Maple Street
Nicholasville
KY
-40356
859-885-4149
carolynj.beaty@ky.gov
Johnson County Health Department
Michelle Baker
630 James Trimble Blvd.
Paintsville
KY
-41240
606-789-2590
michellel.baker@ky.gov
Kentucky River District Health Department
Jackie Williams
441 Gorman Hollow Road
Hazard
KY
-41701
606-439-2361
jackie.williams@ky.gov
Knox County Health Department
Andrea Grubb, RN
P.O. Box 1689; Liberty Street
Barbourville
KY
-40906
606-546-3486
andreak.grugg@ky.gov
brendak.humphrey@ky.gov
peggy.davis@grdhd.org
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Lake Cumberland District Health Department
Emily Branscum
500 Bourne Avenue
Somerset
KY
-42501
606-678-4761 X-118
emily.branscum@ky.gov
Lake Cumberland District Heatlh Department
Connie Spradlin
500 Bourne Avenue
Somerset
KY
-42501
606-678-4761
conniel.spradlin@ky.gov
Laurel County Health Department
Sandy Gregory
310 West Third Street
London
KY
-40741
606-864-5187
sandral.gregory@ky.gov
Lawrence County Health Dept
Faith Frazier
1080 Meadowbrook Lane
Louisa
KY
41230
606-638-4389
faith.frazier@ky.gov
Lawrence County Health Dept
Shirley Delong
1080 Meadowbrook Lane
Louisa
KY
41230
606-638-4389
shirleya.delong@ky.gov
Lewis County Health Department
Kathleen Ginn
905 Fairlane Drive
Vanceburg
KY
-41179
606-796-2632
kathleenr.ginn@ky.gov
Lewis County Health Department
Charlene Johnson
905 Fairlane Drive
Vanceburg
KY
-41179
606-796-2632
charlened.johnson@ky.gov
Lincoln County Health Department
Jackie McMurtry
44 Health Way
Stanford
KY
-40484
606-365-3106
jackieg.mcmurtry@ky.gov
270-769-1601 X-122
janes.cornell@ky.gov
Lincoln Trail District Health Department
Jane Cornell
1222 Woodland Drive
Elizabethtown
KY
427022609
Lincoln Trail District Health Department
Nancy Hummer
1222 Woodland Drive
Elizabethtown
KY
-42702
270-765-7276 X-235
nancyc.hummer@ky.gov
Lincoln Trail District Health Department
Nancy Wheeler
1222 Woodland Drive
Elizabethtown
KY
-42702
270-769-1601 X-131
nancya.wheeler@ky.gov
Lincoln Trail District Health Department
Wendy Keown
1222 Woodland Drive
Elizabethtown
KY
-42702
270-769-1601
wendym.keown@ky.gov
tonir.jobe@ky.gov
Little Sandy District
Toni Jobe
P.O. Box 909
Grayson
KY
-41143
606-474-6685 or
4115
Little Sandy District
Dawn Easterling
P.O. Box 909
Grayson
KY
-41143
606-474-6685 or
4115
dawn.easterling@ky.gov
Madison County Health Department
Melanie Adams
PO Box 1208
Richmond
KY
-40476
859-623-7312
melaniel.adams@ky.gov
Madison County Health Department
Tracy Cruse
PO Box 1208
Richmond
KY
-40476
859-623-7312
tracyd.cruse@ky.gov
Magoffin County Health Department
Peggi Jordan
723 Parkway Drive
Salyersville
KY
-41465
606-349-6212
peggim.jordan@ky.gov
Magoffin County Health Department
Lindsay Justice
723 Parkway Drive
Salyersville
KY
-41465
606-349-6212
lindsaym.justice@ky.gov
Marshall County Health Department
Joanna Colson
307 East 12th Street
Benton
KY
-42025
270-527-5824
joannar.colson@ky.gov
Martin County Health Department
Elizabeth Jewell
Main Street
Inez
KY
-41224
606-298-7752
carol.holbrook@ky.gov
Martin County Health Department
Deborah Ramey
Main Street
Inez
KY
-41224
606-298-7752
deborahf.ramey@ky.gov
Mercer County Health Department
Stacy Snow
900 North College Street
Harrodsburg
KY
-40330
859-734-4522
stacyr.snow@ky.gov
Monroe County Health Department
Amy Hale
452 East 4th Street
Tompkinsville
KY
-42167
270-487-6782
amya.hale@ky.gov
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Monroe County Health Department
Dawn Scott
452 East 4th Street
Tompkinsville
KY
-42167
270-487-6782
lindad.scott@ky.gov
Monroe County Health Department
Amanda Wood
452 East 4th Street
Tompkinsville
KY
-42167
270-487-6782
amandas.wood@ky.gov
Montgomery County Health Department
Kathleen Crouch
117 Civic Center
Mt. Sterling
KY
-40353
859-498-3808
kathleenl.crouch@ky.gov
Muhlenberg County Health Department
Betty Hendrix
105 Legion Drive
Central City
KY
-42330
270-754-3200
bettyc.hendrix@ky.gov
North Central District Health Department
Brandi Watson
25 Village Plaza
Shelbyville
KY
-40065
502-633-1231 X-119
brandil.watson@ky.gov
Northern Kentucky District Health Department
Mike Kathman
7505 Burlington Pike
Florence
KY
-41042
859-363-2061
michael.kathman@ky.gov
Northern Kentucky District Health Department
Deborah Walker
7505 Burlington Pike
Florence
KY
-41042
859-363-2061
deborah.walker@ky.gov
Oldham County Health Department
Melodie Conway
1786 Commerce Parkway
LaGrange
KY
-40031
502-222-3516
melodiea.conway@ky.gov
Pennyrile District Health Department
Linda Burnam
P.O. Box 191
Cadiz
KY
-42211
270-522-8121
lindal.burnam@ky.gov
Pike County Health Department
Maudie Thompson
119 River Drive
Pikeville
KY
-41501
606-437-5500 X-352
maudiel.thompson@ky.gov
Powell County Health Department
Darlene Richardson
376 North Main Street
Stanton
KY
-40380
606-663-4360 X-3
brendad.richardson@ky.gov
Powell County Health Department
Lisa McIntosh
376 North Main Street
Stanton
KY
-40380
606-663-4360
lisa.mcintosh@ky.gov
Powell County Health Department
Kathy Neal
376 North Main Street
Stanton
KY
-40380
606-663-4360
kathy.neal@ky.gov
Purchase District Health Department
Lisa Wise
17 Construction Road
Mayfield
KY
-42066
270-247-3155 X-24
lisam.wise@mail.sate.ky.us
Purchase District Health Department
Tammy Harris
17 Construction Road
Mayfield
KY
-42066
270-247-3155 X-24
tammyj.harris@ky.gov
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Mary Ellen Meier
#1 Medical Village Drive
Edgwood
KY
-41018
859-344-2007
maryellen.meier@fuse.net
Three Rivers District Health Department
Fran Thom
510 South Main Street
Owenton
KY
-40359
502-484-3412
fran.thom@ky.gov
Three Rivers District Health Department
Linda Richter
511 South Main Street
Owenton
KY
-40359
502-484-3412
lindal.richter@ky.gov
Todd County Health Department
Theresa Stevens
P.O. Box 305
Elkton
KY
-42220
270-265-2362
theresah.stevens@ky.gov
WEDCO District Health Department
Kay Depew
P.O. Box 218
Cynthiana
KY
-41031
859-234-8750
kayl.depew@ky.gov
WEDCO District Health Department
Donna Pope
P.O. Box 218
Cynthiana
KY
-41031
859-234-8750
donnap.pope@ky.gov
Whitley County Health Dept
Elizabeth Neal
114 North Second Street
Williamsburg
KY
-40769
606-549-3380 X-24
Woodford County Health Department
Rebecca Hill
229 North Main Street
Versailles
KY
-40383
859-873-4541
elizabetha.neal@ky.gov
rebeccaa.hill@ky.gov
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Woodford County Health Department
Deborah Acker
229 North Main Street
Versailles
KY
-40383
859-873-4541
deboraha.acker@ky.gov
Young Families of Children, Inc.
Susan Milinkovich
1522 Dixie Highway;
Suite 200
Park Hills
KY
-41011
859-491-9200
smilinkovich@childreninc.org
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Head Start and Early Head Start
Head Start Programs are those profit- and non-profit organizations, which receive funds from the Head Start
Bureau.
Head Start Programs are geared for different ages and populations of children. Head Start refers to programs
geared for children 3-5 years of age. Early Head Start refers to programs geared for children 0-3 years of
age. Migrant Head Start refers to those programs designed for children, 0-5 years, of migrant and seasonal
worker families. And American Indian Alaskan Native Head Start addresses the specific needs of children,
0-5 years of age, from these populations.
Contact the listed programs closest to your community even if they are some distance away. These are the
main program offices that can tell you if there is a Head Start center in your area. Many of the organizations
operate additional Head Start centers that are not listed.
Ashland Head Start
3215 South 29th Street
Ashland, KY 41102
Phone: 606-327-2715
Audubon Area Community Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 20004
1800 West Fourth Street
Owensboro, KY 42304
Phone: 270-686-4625
Fax: 270-686-1656
Bell-Whitley Head Start
P.O. Box 159
129 Pine Street
Pineville, KY 40977
Phone: 606-337-3044
Fax: 606-337-1439
Big Sandy Area Community Action
Program, Inc.
Johnson City Courthouse, Room 331
Paintsville, KY 41240
Phone: 606-789-1600
Fax: 606-789-8344
Blue Grass Head Start
3445-B Versailles Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-695-4290
Fax: 502-695-1075
Bourbon County Head Start/Preschool
Bourbon County BOE
3343 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
Phone: 606-987-2183
Fax: 606-987-2188
Boyd County Board of Education
1104 Bob McCullough Drive
Ashland, KY 41102
Phone: 606-928-4141
Fax: 606-928-4771
Breckinridge County Head Start
P.O. Box 148
Airport Road
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
Phone: 270-756-2186
Fax: 270-756-6888
Breckinridge-Grayson Programs, Inc.
201 East Walnut Street
Leitchfield, KY 42754
Phone: 270-259-4054
Fax: 270-259-4055
Carroll County Board of Education
1708 Highland Avenue
Carrollton, KY 41008
Phone: 502-732-7016
Fax: 502-732-7101
Cloverport Board of Education
P.O. Box 37
Cloverport, KY 40111
Phone: 270-788-6428
Fax: 270-788-6640
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Community Action Council Head Start
P.O. Box 11610
913 Georgetown Street
Lexington, KY 40576
Phone: 606-244-2258
Fax: 606-244-2219
Floyd County Head Start
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonburg, KY 41653
Phone: 606-886-1986
Fax: 606-886-8862
Gateway Head Start
P.O. Box 367
124 College Street
West Liberty, KY 41472
Phone: 606-743-3133
Fax: 606-743-1130
Head Start QIC
Western Kentucky University
T/TA Services, Tate C. Page Hall
1526 Russellville Road, Room 344,
Tate C. Page Hal
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-745-4041
Fax: 270-745-3340
Jefferson County Public Schools
Jacob Annex
3670 Wheeler Avenue
Louisville, KY 40215
Phone: 502-485-3460
Fax: 502-485-3037
Johnson County Head Start
7279 U.S. 23 South
Hager Hill, KY 41222
Phone: 606-789-2511
Fax: 606-789-2525
Phone: 606-623-7233
Fax: 606-623-7235
Lake Cumberland Community
23 Industry Dr
P.O. Box 830
Jamestown, KY 42629
Phone: 270-343-6400
Fax: 270-343-2800
Laurel County Head Start
6000 Slate Lick Rd
London, KY 40741
Phone: 606/862-4756
Fax: 606/862-4757
Leslie Knot Letcher Perry Head Start
HC32 Box 2155
Red Fox, KY 41847
Phone: 606-642-3317
Fax: 606-642-3727
Licking Valley Head Start
203 High Street
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
Phone: 606-849-4321
Fax: 606-856-0418
Lincoln County Early Childhood
P. O. Box 265
104 Agriculture Way
Stanford, KY 40484
Phone: 606-365-2124
Fax: 606-365-7981
Magoffin County Head Start
P.O. Box 109
Salyersville, KY 41465
Phone: 606-349-3488
Martin County Head Start
P.O. Box 516
Kentucky Comm. Economic Opportunity Council Inez, KY 41224
Phone: 606-298-7990
P.O. Box 490
Fax: 606-298-7472
Barbourville, KY 40906
Phone: 606-546-3152
Fax: 606-546-5057
Kentucky River Foothills Head Start
501 South Keeneland Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
Middle Kentucky Head Start
Breathitt County Court House
1137 Main Street
Jackson, KY 41339
Phone: 606-666-2452
Fax: 606-666-9780
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Model City Day Care
152 Bank Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Phone: 606-432-5427
Fax: 606-432-7412
Montgomery Board of Education
212 North
Maysville Street
Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
Murray Board of Education
(Murray Head Start)
208 South 13th Street
Murray, KY 42071
Phone: 270-753-6031
Fax: 270-759-4906
Northeast Kentucky Head Start
539 Hitchins Avenue
Olive Hill, KY 41164
Phone: 606-286-4444
Fax: 606-286-6733
Northern Kentucky Comm. Action Commission
P.O. Box 931
Covington, KY 41012
Phone: 606-581-6607
Northern Kentucky Head Start
437 West Ninth Street
Newport, KY 41071
Phone: 606-431-4177
Fax: 606-431-6445
Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
P.O. Box 1249
Shelbyville, KY 40066
Phone: 502-647-3533
Fax: 502-647-3581
Oldham County Head Start
P.O. Box 218
2510 South Highway 393
Buckner, KY 40010
Phone: 502-222-8880
Fax: 502-222-8885
Paducah Head Start
300 Fountain Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: 270-444-5780
Fax: 270-444-5781
Paintsville City Head Start
305 Second Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
Phone: 606-789-2654
Fax: 606-789-7412
Pike County Head Start
P.O. Box 3097
Pikeville, KY 41502
Phone: 606-432-7810
Fax: 606-432-7115
Southern Kentucky Head Start
P.O. Box 90014
921 Beauty Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42102
Phone: 270-782-3162
Fax: 270-842-5735
The National Center for Family Literacy
325 West Main Street
Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502-584-1133
Fax: 502-584-0172
Trimble County Head Start
P.O. Box 275
Wentworth Avenue
Bedford, KY 40006
Phone: 502-255-3201
Fax: 502-255-5105
Williamstown Board of Education Head
Start
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
Phone: 606-824-4174
Fax: 606-824-3237
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Early Head Start Programs
Audubon Area Community Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 20004
1800 West Fourth Street
Owensboro, KY 42304
Phone: 270-686-4625
Fax: 270-686-1656
Community Action Council Head Start
P.O. Box 11610
913 Georgetown Street
Lexington, KY 40576
Phone: 606-244-2258
Fax: 606-244-2219
Jefferson County Public Schools
Jacob Annex
3670 Wheeler Avenue
Louisville, KY 40215
Phone: 502-485-3460
Fax: 502-485-3037
Kentucky Communities Economic Opportunity Council
P.O. Box 490
Barbourville, KY 40906
Phone: 606-546-3152
Fax: 606-546-5057
Lincoln County Early Childhood
P. O. Box 265
104 Agriculture Way
Stanford, KY 40484
Phone: 606-365-2124
Fax: 606-365-7981
Murray Board of Education
(Murray Head Start)
208 South 13th Street
Murray, KY 42071
Phone: 270-753-6031
Fax: 270-759-4906
Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
P.O. Box 1249
Shelbyville, KY 40066
Phone: 502-647-3533
Fax: 502-647-3581
Owsley County Early Head Start
P.O. Box 340
Booneville, KY 41314
Phone: 606-593-5101
Fax: 606-593-5129
Leslie Knot Letcher Perry Head Start
HC32 Box 2155
Red Fox, KY 41847
Phone: 606-642-3317
Fax: 606-642-3727
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Since 1975, the Region IV Office of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has provided
supplemental funding to a network of Head Start programs to support clusters of other local programs as
they recruit and serve children with disabilities. Currently, twenty-eight Region IV Head Start programs
have been selected to serve in this capacity.
Within each, there is a coordinator who specializes in disability services with the title "Head Start Training
and Resource Specialist" (HSTARS).
Since 1975, the HSTARS (formerly known as Specially Funded Coordinators) have helped other Head Start
programs in many of the following activities. HSTARS
Provide information about disabilities and effective instructional practices
Provide training and training materials
Facilitate collaboration between Head Start programs and local school systems
Serve on local, state, and regional task forces and planning committees
Conduct an annual needs assessment survey in coordination with the Region IV QICDS to determine
needs for training and technical assistance
Identify and contact resource providers in the cluster and determine availability of services to Head
Start Programs
Provide information regarding IDEA, ADA, and other relevant disability laws
Assist cluster programs with valid screening efforts, record keeping, and diagnostic services in order
to identify, confirm, and document disabilities
Provide assistance to local Disability Services Coordinators in the recruitment of children with
disabilities
Provide training in the development and implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Assist, upon request, in developing work plans and budgets relating to disability services
Assist cluster programs in developing transition plans and other interagency agreements with local
education agencies
Contact Information:
Traci Mansfield, HSTARS
Audubon Area Head Start
P.O. Box 20004
Owensboro, KY 42304-0004
(270) 686-1649
tmansfield@audubon-area.com
Elizabeth Denny, HSTARS
KCEOC Head Start
P.O. Box 490
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-5057
edenny@kceoc.com
Sandi Mardis, HSTARS
Central Kentucky CAC Head Start
332 Hood Ave.
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-2136
smardis@C.kyhs.org
Helen Stevens, HSTARS
Northeast Kentucky Head Start
P.O. Box 600
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4443
hstars48@hotmail.com
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Healthy Start in Child Care
Division of Adult & Child Health
275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621
(502) 564-2154
FAX (502) 564-8389
Goals of the Healthy Start In Child Care Program
To promote and protect the health and safety of children in and out of home childcare.
To promote collaboration and coordination with the Child Care Resource and Referral
Agencies and other agencies with responsibilities for childcare.
Implemented in July 2000, Healthy Start in Childcare is a Kids NOW Initiative to provide
consultation on health, safety and nutrition to childcare providers. Trained Healthy Start
Childcare Consultants from the local health departments participate in joint activities with the
resource and referral agencies in their area to ensure collaboration and coordination
regarding health, safety and nutrition issues impacting the quality of childcare.
The population to be impacted by Healthy Start in Child Care includes the children and their
families receiving out-of-home childcare. During the first five years, children of full time
working parents may spend more time in out-of-home childcare facilities than the total hours
spent in school from kindergarten to high school. This makes it critical to utilize this "window
of opportunity" to provide accurate health, safety and nutrition information to parents and
childcare providers.
Qualifications for a Healthy Start in Child Care Consultant
Individual having a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college
or university;
Registered Nurse; or
A public health administrator
902 KAR 4:130 Healthy Start in Childcare Program
Training:
Healthy Start in Child Care Consultants are required to complete an intensive training
based on the standardized curriculum of the National Institute for Child Care Health
Consultants, University of North Carolina & Chapel Hill.
"Mental Health in Childcare" is required training designed to assist the Healthy Start in
Childcare Consultant to use the Devereaux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) to
identify risks and act as a protective factor to young children’s social /emotional health
and provide recommended strategies.
Service Activity
Outreach
Activities to promote awareness of the program to childcare providers and early childhood
partners. For example, newsletter, newspaper advertisement and first contact with an
enrolled provider
Consultation
Confer for the purpose of decision making or planning activities to improve childcare services
specific to health, safety and nutrition. Can be provided by telephone or on-site
Follow-up
Required for playground safety consultation with identified hazards
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DECA
Interpretation of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment and recommended strategies
Resource/Referral
As needed to following agencies: local health department, community mental health center,
private psychologist, FRYSC, private M.D., social agency, First Steps, and others
Collaboration
Group of entities working together toward the common goal of quality childcare
Education/Information
Provide education/information to childcare providers, parents, and children on health, safety
and nutrition
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Healthy Start in Child Care
Listing by County
County
Adair
Allen
Anderson
Ballard
Barren
Bath
Bell
Boone
Bourbon
Boyd
Boyle
Bracken
Breathitt
Breckenridge
Bullitt
Butler
Caldwell
Calloway
Campbell
Carlisle
Carroll
Carter
Casey
Christian
Clark
Clay
Clinton
Crittenden
Cumberland
Daviess
Edmonson
Elliott
Estill
Fayette
Fleming
Floyd
Franklin
Fulton
Gallatin
Garrard
Grant
Graves
Grayson
Child Care Health Consultant
Gina Sears
Gayle Spencer
Cheri Johnson
Rita Sympson, De Anna Leonard
Eva Graham, Melanie Napier
Sharon Martin
Mary Wagner
Carol Daniel, Kathy Moher, Rebekah Duchette
Donna Evans
Valerie Barney
Stacy Woodrum
Donna Teegarden
Atta Turner
Mary Alice Basham
Mary Onders
Eva Graham, Melanie Napier
Judy Rousseau
Rita Sympson, DeAnna Leonard
Carol Daniel, Kathy Moher, Rebekah Duchette
Rita Sympson, DeAnna Leonard
Suzanne Bowling
Teresa Kitchen
Gina Sears
Christina Bucham, Teresa Burnside, Beth Smith
Melissa Harris, Rebecca Lowry
Tina Carnahan
Jelaine Phillips
Judy Rousseau
Jelaine Phillips
Amy Brown, Sandy Barbour
Eva Graham, Melanie Napier
Teresa Kitchen
Sharon Hensley
Cindy Wilson, Karen Troendly
Wendy Johnson
Clara Martin
Debbie Bell
Rita Sympson, DeAnna Leonard
Suzanne Bowling
Tonya Watkins
Carol Daniel, Kathy Moher, Rebekah Duchette
Rita Sympson, DeAnna Leonard
Macie Hill, Kelly Basham
Phone Number
606-679-7578
270-237-4423
502-839-4551
270-247-1490
270-781-8039 x191
606-765-6196
606-337-7046
859-363-2074
859-987-1915
606-329-9444 x2224
859-236-2053 x34
606-735-2157
606-666-5274
270-756-5121
502-955-7837
270-781-8039 x191
270-365-6571
270-247-1490
859-363-2076
270-247-1490
502-484-5736
606-474-6685
606-679-7578
270-887-4160
859-744-4482 x113
606-598-2425 x248
270-465-4191
270-365-6571
270-465-4191
270-686-7747 x5555
270-781-8039 x191
606-474-6685
606-723-5181
859-288-2308
606-845-6511
606-886-2788 x240
502-564-9784
270-247-1490
502-484-5736
859-792-2153
859-363-2076
270-247-1490
270-259-3141
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Green
Greenup
Hancock
Hardin
Harlan
Harrison
Hart
Henderson
Henry
Hickman
Hopkins
Jackson
Jefferson
Jessamine
Johnson
Kenton
Knott
Knox
Larue
Laurel
Lawrence
Lee,Leslie,Letcher
Lewis
Lincoln
Livingston
Logan
Lyon
Madison
Magoffin
Marion
Marshall
Martin
Mason
McCracken
McCreary
McLean
Meade
Menifee
Mercer
Metcalfe
Monroe
Montgomery
Morgan
Muhlenberg
Nelson
Nicholas
Ohio
Oldham
Owen
Jelanie Phillips
Patricia Mays
Amy Brown, Sandy Barbour
Rosie Embry
Gwendolyn Turner
Peggy Seithers
Eva Graham, Melanie Napier
Amy Brown, Sandy Barbour
Gina Jesse
Rita Sympson, DeAnna Leonard
Karen Elliott, Sharon Iliohan
Cynthia Bingham
Eileen Deren, Theresa Bushong, Connie Buckley,
Kelly Kempf, Mary Beth Clements, Melissa
Haddawy
Karen Kakar
Michelle Baker
Carol Daniel, Kathy Moher, Rebekah Duchette
Kimberly Hall
Geraldine Hamilton
Donnetta Tungate
Wilma Hoskins
Shirley Delong
Kimberly Hall
Kerri Burress
Judy Rousseau
Eva Graham, Melanie Napier
Judy Rousseau
Lynn Cornelison, Melanie Johnson, Joan Welch
Linda Miller
Buffy Ryan
Martia York
Carol Holbrook
Allison Adams
Rita Sympson, DeAnna Leonard
Gina Sears
Amy Brown, Sandy Barbour
Marcie Hill, Kelly Basham
Sharon Martin
Brenda Combs
Eva Graham, Melanie Napier
Dyshel Thompson
Sally Purvis
Sharon Martin
Betty Hendrix
Buffy Ryan
Peggy Seithers
Amy Brown, Sandy Barbour
Marty Tollefsen
Suzanne Bowling
270-465-4191
606-473-9838
270-686-7747 x5555
270-765-6196
606-573-4820 x20
859-234-8750
270-781-8039 x191
270-686-7747 x5555
502-845-2882 x12
270-247-1490
270-821-5242
606-287-8421
502-574-6375
859-885-4149
606-789-2590 x308
859-363-2074
606-439-2361
606-546-3486
270-358-3844
606-864-4764 x113
606-638-4389
606-439-2361
606-796-2632
606-365-3106
270-365-6571
270-781-8039 x191
270-365-6571
859-623-7312
606-349-6212 x17
270-259-3141
270-527-1496 x24
606-298-7752 x19
606-564-9447 x203
270-247-1490
606-679-7578
270-686-7747 x5555
270-422-3988
606-765-6196
859-734-2229
270-781-8039 x191
270-487-6782
859-498-0719
606-765-6196
270-754-3200
502-348-3222
859-234-8750
270-686-7747 x5555
502-222-3516 x43
502-484-5736
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Owsley
Pendleton
Perry
Pike
Powell
Pulaski
Robertson
Rockcastle
Rowan
Russell
Scott
Shelby
Simpson
Spencer
Taylor
Todd
Trigg
Trimble
Union
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Webster
Whitley
Wolfe
Woodford
Kimberly Hall
Suzanne Bowling
Kimberly Hall
Sheliah Logan
Gina Sears
Allison Adams
Nancy Keber
Sharon Martin
Jelaine Phillips
Peggy Seithers
Gina Jesse
Eva Graham, Melanie Napier
Gina Jesse
Jelaine Phillips
Norma Chapman, Sherry Moody
Judy Rousseau
Gina Jesse
Amy Brown, Sandy Barbour
Eva Graham, Melanie Napier
Buffy Ryan
Gina Sears
Amy Brown, Sandy Barbour
Linda Conlin
Kimberly Hall
Tracey Giles
606-439-2361
502-484-5736
606-439-2361
606-437-5500
606-663-4360
606-679-7578
606-564-9447 x203
606-256-2242
606-765-6196
270-465-4191
859-234-8750
502-845-2882
270-781-8039 x191
502-845-2882 x12
270-465-4191
270-265-2362
270-365-6571
502-845-2882 x12
270-686-7747 x5555
270-781-8039 x191
270-259-3141
606-679-7578
270-686-7747 x5555
606-549-3380 x24
606-439-2361
859-873-4541
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Our Mission: The mission of KY-SPIN, Inc. is to empower and support individuals with
disabilities and their families to effectively advocate for and access needed information, resources
and support networks in order to enhance the quality of their lives.
About Us:
KY-SPIN, Inc. (Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network) is a 501(c)3 non-profit
organization dedicated to promoting programs which will enable persons with disabilities and their
families to enhance their quality of life. Eighty-Five percent of all program income goes to direct
services to families.
KY-SPIN, Inc. has a Board of Directors comprised of parents and professionals who provide
guidance and assistance to the various programs.
The mission of KY-SPIN, Inc. is to empower and support individuals with disabilities and their
families to effectively advocate for and access needed information, resources and support
networks in order to enhance the quality of their lives.
Current programs include:
SPIN PTI (SPIN Parent Training & Information Project) is funded by the US Department of
Education. SPIN PTI uses a “Families Training Families” model of training, information and
support to families of children with all types of disabilities on the issues of laws, rights, listening
and communication skills, and understanding their child’s disabilities.
STRONG (Supporting Resources and Opportunities in Neighborhoods Grant) Strengthening Families and Neighborhoods
The Kentucky Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs (CCSHCN), IN
COLLABORATION WITH Seven Counties Services, KY-SPIN and other partner agencies of the
Louisville Metro Neighborhood Place Center and a host of other state and local agencies,
received a federal grant to plan for a resource center in one or more of the Neighborhood Places
for persons with disabilities and their families.
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P.A.S.S. (Parents Accessing Systems of Support), initially funded by Metro United Way, is a
program serving Jefferson County which focuses on young people from the ages of 14-21, who
are non-diploma bound students with severe disabilities in low incident special education classes.
P.A.S.S. will give families a knowledge base that allows not only entry into programs and
services, but options that give young people with disabilities a voice in their own destiny. Through
advanced planning and education, families can transition from school to adult services without
interruption in services.
KY-SPIN, Inc. is a partner in the State Improvement Grant (S.I.G.) with the Kentucky
Department of Education (KDE).
Through an agreement with Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs
(CCSHCN) KY-SPIN, Inc. has established outreach activities to underserved families throughout
Kentucky.
HELPS YOU HELP YOUR CHILD
SPIN (Special Parent Involvement Network) is a statewide project of KY-SPIN, Inc. SPIN PTI
(Parent Training & Information Project) is funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education. SPIN provides
training, information and support to people with disabilities, their parents and families, and
information on all types of disabilities and topics for all age groups.
Through a “Families Training Families” model, consultants conduct community workshops on the
issues of laws, rights, listening and communication skills, to promote better understanding of
disability issues.
SPIN provides families with the knowledge, skills, information and support they need to obtain
improved services for their children. Informed Family-Professional education leads to improved
Family-Professional partnerships.
Workshops for parents and professionals are on-going throughout the 8 SPIN regions in
Kentucky. There is no fee for SPIN services. Resource materials and referral services are also
available.
Workshops provided are:
AD/HD (ADD/ADHD)
Basic Law & I.E.P. (Individual Education Program)
Communication Skills
Early Intervention
Futures Planning
Learning Styles
Self Esteem
Sibling Issues
Stress Management
Time Management and Organizational Skills
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Transition
and other customized workshops
SPIN publishes a quarterly newsletter, the SPINNING WHEEL. If you would like additional
information or to be added to the mailing list, contact:
KY-SPIN, Inc.
10301-B Deering Rd.
Louisville, KY 40272
Toll Free: 1-800-525-7746
Phone: (502) 937-6894 Fax: (502) 937-6464
E-mail: spininc@kyspin.com
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KY–SPIN, Inc.
Parent Consultants
REGION 1
DeAnna Key, Parent Consultant
620 South 2nd Street
Central City, KY 42330
[Muhlenburg]
270-754-5554; 270-543-5789
cell
dkey@juno.com
REGION 3
Susan Buckner, Parent
Consultant
9904 Fringe Tree Court
Louisville, KY 40241 [Jefferson]
502 394-9872
s.buckner@insightbb.com
Carolyn Thorpe, Parent
Consultant
P. O. Box 248 [Christian]
Hopkinsville, KY 42241
270-885-7959
cjthorpe@hesenergy.net
Debbie Hartnett, Parent
Consultant
290 Holly Drive
Mt. Washington, KY 40047
[Bullitt]
502 538-8487; 502-955-8515
work
dhart95@alltel.net
REGION 2
Danny Bush, Parent Consultant
369 Pascoe Blvd. #28
Bowling Green, KY 42104
[Warren]
270-846-4456; 270-303-2195
cell
bushkinoff@aol.com
Pat Gilmer, Parent Consultant
2099 Cassetty Road
Franklin, KY 42134 [Simpson]
270-586-5609; 270-586-2008
work
pgilmer@simpson.k12.ky.us
Paula Haynes, Parent
Consultant
419 Spring Street
Clarkson, KY 42726 [Grayson]
270-242-6944; 270-287-1448
work
potterclod@yahoo.com
REGION 4
Colleen Bracke, Parent
Consultant15024 Decoursey
Morning View, KY 41063
[Kenton]
859 356-6560; 859-356-2155
work
brackes@fuse.net
REGION 5
Nancy Chesser, Parent
Consultant
879 Robin Road
Lexington, KY 40502 [Fayette]
859-277-4161
nechesser@peoplepc.com
REGION 6
Karen Cress, Parent Consultant
684 Old London Road
Somerset, KY 42503 [Pulaski]
606 274-9028
kcress@somer-net.com
Cindy Pisa, Parent Consultant
HC86, Box 306
Monticello, KY 42633 [Wayne]
606 348-4549; 606-307-5487
cell
mpisa@kih.net
REGION 7
Pam Maddox, Parent Consultant
375 Hazel Tree Lane
Morehead, KY 40351 [Rowan]
David Minor, Parent Consultant
2416 Chestnut Street
Middletown, OH 45042 [N.
Ky.]
513-423-8571
davidminor@webtv.net
REGION 8
Joyce Coots, Parent Consultant
219 Lewis Hollow Road
Viper, KY 41774 [Perry]
606 439-0312
masterblaster126@hotmail.com
Denise Watkins, Parent
Consultant
2851 Stonecoal Road
Garrett, KY 41630 [Floyd]
606-358-9994
bear41630@yahoo.com
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Early Childhood Mental Health
Program History and Description
Kentucky’s Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) Program was created in state fiscal
year 2003 as a component of the early childhood development initiative, KIDS NOW.
The Department for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services (DMHMRS) and
the Department for Public Health (DPH) co-administer the program, with DPH staff
having lead responsibility for program oversight and financing, and DMHMRS staff
serving as clinical liaison to the program. A Memorandum of Agreement concerning
this program exists between the two Departments to allow for the transfer of
program support funds to the DMHMRS. These funds are then contracted to the
fourteen Regional Mental Health/Mental Retardation Boards (also known as
Community Mental Health Centers) for regional program administration.
The primary goals of the ECMH Program are to provide:
Program and child level consultation to early care and education (child care)
programs regarding social, emotional, and behavioral issues;
Training on working with young children with social, emotional, and behavioral
needs and their families to child-serving agencies and individuals; and
Evaluation, assessment, and therapeutic services for children age birth to five
and their families.
The ECMH Program funds fourteen Early Childhood Mental Health Specialists, one per
Regional MHMR Board. The Specialists’ time is devoted solely to their regional ECMH
Program. The job duties of the ECMH Specialist include the following:
Provide free consultation and education services to early care and education
staff that serve children age birth to five;
Provide assessments to children age birth to five with mental health needs at
the location most suitable for the child and family;
Provide therapeutic treatment (i.e. individual, family, and collateral services) to
children age birth to five with mental health needs and their families at the
location most suitable for the child and family;
Work closely with local Healthy Start in Child Care consultants and the Health
Access and Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) home visitors, and other
agencies or programs that serve children birth to five and their families, to
provide mental health consultation, assessment and therapeutic treatment
services on behalf children age birth to five identified by those programs as
needing mental health services;
Assist families with children age birth to five in identifying and accessing
needed community resources;
Provide information and serve as a resource to private physicians and other
caregivers through raising awareness of available services and resources for
children age birth to five and their families;
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Offer early childhood mental health training to fellow Regional MH/MR Board
staff, as well as other community partners who serve young children;
Foster community planning for early childhood mental health through local
groups and the Community Early Childhood Councils in the area;
Attend training related to early childhood development and early childhood
mental health needs;
Attend periodic regional consultation and supervision sessions conducted by a
statewide early childhood mental health consultant;
Prepare and submit periodic service reports and evaluation data, and
Attend quarterly state level meetings of all ECMH Specialists.
Program Training Opportunities
To increase the capacity of child-serving professionals who are qualified to work with children
age birth to five and their families, the ECMH Program provides statewide training that is
open to anyone wishing to increase their knowledge in this area. There are several different
training options available.
Training for early care and education (child care) providers:
The ECMH Specialists have received their trainers credential to provide ongoing continuing
education hours for early care and education staff. They collaborate with regional agency
partners to identify training needs. Training may occur in several ways, including on-site
at an early care and education program, through local child care resource and referral
agencies (CCR&Rs), county- or region-wide training with multiple providers, and statewide
conferences (e.g., Kentucky Association for Early Childhood Education, Infant Toddler
Institute, etc.)
Training for mental health providers:
In addition to training early care and education staff, the ECMH Specialists also work with
mental health professionals within their agencies and those in private practice to provide
and coordinate clinical training in early childhood mental health. Specialists may have a
regional training calendar, or provide consultation on an as needed basis. They also have
a library of early childhood resources available.
Through a contract with the University of Kentucky Comprehensive Assessment and
Training Services Project (the CATS Clinic), training on various ECMH topics are provided
across the state. Staff from the CATS Clinic provides intensive, clinical training as well as
individual case consultation for clinicians working with young children. Topics include, but
are not limited to the following:
ECMH assessment
Effective interventions with young children
Attachment
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Child Development
Family Involvement/ Engagement
Finally, several statewide conferences offer tracks in ECMH topics. These include the Choices
and Changes conference, the Mental Health Institute, the Behavior Institute, and others.
A training calendar is maintained by the program administrators and can be accessed here
(link to training calendar) or by contacting Mary Beth Jackson at (502) 564-3765.
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Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist
Contact list
Region
#
Region
Four Rivers
1
Counties Served
Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle,
Ballard, McCracken,
Graves, Livingston,
Marshall, Calloway
Name
Jeanne Peters
Supervisor:
Karen Granger
Contact Info.
Four Rivers Behavioral Health
CSCS 2855 Jackson Street
Paducah, KY 42001 Phone: 270442-9767
Fax: 270-442-7923
Email: eliza_peters@hotmail.com
2
Pennyroyal
Crittenden, Lyon, Caldwell,
Trigg, Christian, Hopkins,
Muhlenberg, Todd
3
River Valley
Union, Webster,
Henderson, Daviess,
McLean, Ohio, Hancock
Dianne
Glasscock
Supervisor:
David Girdner
Pennyroyal Center PO Box 614
Hopkinsville, KY 42241 Phone: 270886-5186 Fax: (270) 886-0393
Email:
dhglasscock@pennyroyalcenter.org
River Valley Behavioral Health P.O.
Box 1637 1100 Walnut Street
Owensboro, KY 42303 Phone: 270689-6591 Fax: 270-689-6664
Supervisor: Mary
Kay Lamb
Email:
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LifeSkills
Logan, Butler, Warren,
Simpson, Edmonson,
Allen, Barren, Monroe,
Metcalfe, Hart
Sandy Hackbarth
Supervisor:
Robin Gregory
LifeSkills, Inc. 640 Wright Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42104 Phone:
270-901-5000 X 1008 Fax: 270 7825927 Email: Cblack@lifeskills.com
Communicare
Breckinridge, Grayson,
Meade, Hardin, Nelson,
LaRue, Washington,
Marion
Shelley Deibel
Communicare 1308 Woodland Drive
Supervisor:
Valerie
Noffsinger
Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Phone:
270-737-5676
Fax: 270-737-1917 Email:
sdeibel@communicare.org
Jefferson, Bullitt, Spencer,
Shelby, Oldham, Henry,
Trimble
Emily Fister
Supervisor:
Karen Cable
Seven Counties Services Family
Connections 914 E. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40204 Phone: 502589-8731
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6
Seven Counties
Fax: 502-589-8732
Email:
For flowchart on access to mental health services for children birth to age 5 go to
http://www.kychildnow.org/health/flowchart.pdf
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NorthKey
7
Carroll, Owen, Gallatin,
Grant, Boone, Kenton,
Campbell, Pendleton
Melissa Adamchik
Supervisor: Mike
Downer
8
Comprehend
Bracken, Robertson,
Mason, Fleming, Lewis
Lorna Kaye Sapp
Supervisor: Goldie
Williams
NorthKey Community Care 19 East
Pike Street 2ndfloor
Covington, KY 41011 Phone: 859491-1348 Fax: 859-491-7174
madamchik@northkey.org
Comprehend, Inc. 611 Forest
Avenue Maysville, KY 41056 Phone:
606-564-4016
Fax: 606-564-8288
Lksapp@comprehendinc.com
9/10
Pathways
Greenup, Carter, Boyd,
Lawrence, Elliot, Rowan,
Bath, Montgomery,
Menifee, Morgan
Lisha Vannoy
Supervisor: John
Fisher
Pathways, Inc. PO Box 790 Ashland,
KY 41101 Phone: 606-324-3005
Fax: 606-329-1530
Email: lvannoy@pathways-ky.org
Mountain
11
Magoffin, Johnson, Martin,
Floyd, Pike
David Bliss
Supervisor:
Bonnie Hale
Mountain CCC 150 S. Front Ave.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653 Work: 606886-8572
Fax: 606-886-4316
E-mail: dbliss@mtcomp.org
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Kentucky River
Wolfe, Lee, Owsley,
Breathitt, Leslie, Perry,
Knott, Letcher
Renee Roberts
Supervisor:
Shelagh Cassidy
Renee Roberts KRCC 115
Rockwood Lane Hazard KY 41701
Work: 606-436-5761
Email: krccreneeroberts@mail.com
Cumberland River
13
Rockcastle, Jackson,
Laurel, Clay, Knox,
Whitley, Bell, Harlan
Lloyd Zehr
Supervisor: Jill
West
Cumberland River CCC P.O. Box 84
Williamsburg, KY 40769 Phone: 606549-1440
Fax: 606-549-1143
Email: lloydz@kih.net
Adanta
14
Green, Taylor, Casey,
Adair, Russell, Pulaski,
Cumberland, Clinton,
Wayne, McCreary
Misty Matney
Adanta P.O. box 710
Supervisor: Jill
Quaid
Jamestown, KY 42629 Phone: 270343-2551 Fax: 270-343-2552
Email: mmatney@adanta.org
Bluegrass
15
Franklin, Anderson,
Woodford, Scott, Harrison,
Bourbon, Nicholas,
Fayette, Jessamine, Clark,
Powell, Mercer, Boyle,
Lincoln, Garrard, Madison,
Estill
Tal Curry
Supervisor:
Stephen
Applegate
Bluegrass IMPACT 625 Leawood
Ave. Suite A Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-875-3772 Fax: 502-8753867 Email: jtcurry@bluegrass.org
For flowchart on access to mental health services for children birth to age 5 go to
http://www.kychildnow.org/health/flowchart.pdf
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Kentucky IMPACT, established in 1990, is a statewide program which
coordinates services for children with severe emotional disabilities and their
families. Service Coordinators and Local Resource Coordinators serve
children through 18 Regional Interagency Councils.
Coordinating Services for Children
Sometimes the best medicine is a home remedy, especially if it means keeping a
child with a Severe Emotional Disability out of a psychiatric hospital or other
restrictive treatment facility. Although some children do require hospitalization, most
children have a better chance of doing their best when they receive care at or near
their home, surrounded by a loving family and supportive community. That's where
IMPACT can help. IMPACT helps create and coordinate services that allow a child with
an emotional disability to receive care at home or in their community.
What kinds of services are available?
IMPACT coordinates services between Kentucky's child-serving systems: Social
Services, Family Resources, Juvenile Justice, Medicaid, and a parent representative.
Since no two children are alike, the services coordinated by IMPACT are different for
each child. Also, services differ from community to community, depending on the
resources available. To find out which services are available in your area, contact
your Local Resource Coordinator for Kentucky IMPACT.
In addition to the services offered by IMPACT's partner agencies, services
coordinated by regional IMPACT teams may include:
School Support: Providing individual and group therapy in the school, while at the
same time helping teachers, counselors and peers better understand children with
emotional disabilities.
In-Home Services: Helping families develop skills in their home to cope with
everyday life.
Respite: Giving families a few hours to meet some of their personal needs while
their child is being care for by a trained professional.
Therapeutic Foster Care: Meeting children's therapeutic needs through trained
foster parents.
Does my child qualify?
¤ Child must be younger than 18.
¤ Must have a clinical diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder.
¤ Must experience at least 2 of the following: limited ability for self-care, difficulty building
interpersonal relationships, difficulty participating in daily life activities, have been
disabled for at least one year, and must require service planning from at least two
agencies.
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How do I apply?
• Call the state office for KY IMPACT, and you will be directed to the appropriate regional
office: (502) 564-7610.
• Ask for a nomination form. Once completed, a committee of professionals will review
the form to determine if KY IMPACT is suitable for the child. The child will be referred to
the appropriate agency if KY IMPACT is not the best source of assistance to the child.
If accepted to the program, a service coordinator will help create a team of adults that
will work closely with the child.
A parent or any professional involved with the child or family can request help from
IMPACT. Forms are available from your local IMPACT office. Because there are far
more children with severe emotional disabilities that IMPACT can serve, the following
children will receive priority:
Children who are currently living outside their homes
Children with a history of placements in a hospital or treatment facility
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Kentucky IMPACT Program
Local Resource Coordinators
Region I – PURCHASE
Shelley King-South Team*
sking@wkrmhmr.com
Region 6J – JEFFERSON COUNTY
Tracy Simpson
tsimpson@sevencounties.org
Jeanae Fowler- North Team#
jfowler@wkrmhmr.com
Center for Specialized Children’s Services
2855 Jackson Street, Paducah, KY 42003
270-442-9767 270-442-7923 (fax)
*Graves, Calloway, Hickman, Fulton
Counties
#Ballard, Carlisle, McCracken, Marshall,
Livingston
Noreen McHolland
nmcHolla@sevencounties.org
Region 2 – PENNYRILE
Sara B. Reid
sreid@pennyroyalcenter.org
735 North Drive Hopkinsville, KY 42240
270-889-9891 270-885-5871 (fax)
Region 6S– SALT RIVERDawn
Corcoran* dcorcoran@sevencoutnies.org
Region 3 – GREEN RIVER
Amy Scott AmyScott@rvbh.com
River Valley Behavioral Health, Inc
P.O. Box 1637 Owensboro, KY 423021637
270-689-6639 270-689-6696 (fax)
Region 4 – BARREN RIVER
Sandy Juett sjuett@lifeskills.com
P O Box 6499 Bowling Green, KY 421026499
270-901-5000, extension 1100 270-7810035 (fax)
Region 5 – LINCOLN TRAIL
Jana Franklin
jfranklin@communicare.org
1074 South Dixie Blvd. Radcliff, KY 40160
270-352-2289 270-352-2296 (fax)
Sharon Sanders
ssanders@sevencounties.org
914 West Broadway, 3rd Floor Louisville,
KY 40204
502-589-8085 502-589-8095 (fax)
Salt River Impact
P. O. Box 136 Shelbyville, KY 40066-0136
502-633-5683 502-633-6203 (fax), 502
314-9831 (cell)
*Bullitt, Spencer, Shelby, Oldham, Henry,
and Trimble
Region 7 – NORTHERN KENTUCKY
Lisa Harmeling lharmeling@northkey.org
NorthKey Community Care
19 East Pike Street
Covington, KY 41011
859-491-1361; 859-491-7174 (fax)
Region 8 – BUFFALO TRACE
Kay Doughman
kdoughman@comprehendinc.com
C/O Comprehend, Inc
611 Forest Avenue Maysville, KY 41056
606-564-4016, ext 2011 606-564-8288
(fax); 606-407-4507
Region 9 - GATEWAY
Joyce Vance* jvance@pathways-ky.org
Gateway, 321 East Main Street
Morehead, KY 40351
606-784-4161 606-783-9952 (fax)
*Montgomery, Bath, Rowan, Menifee &
Morgan
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Region 10 - FIVCO
Belinda Hicks* bhicks@pathways-ky.org
Charlotte King* charlotte.king@pathwaysky.org
Pathways, Inc.
P. O. Box 790 Ashland, KY 41105-0790
606-324-3005 606-329-1530 (fax)
Greenup, Carter, Boyd, Elliott, Lawrence
Region 11 – BIG SANDY
Bonnie Hale bhale@mtcomp.org
Mountain CCC
104 South Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
606-886-8572, ext. 318; 606-886-4316
(fax)
Region 14 – LAKE CUMBERLAND
Dewey Rains Pulchildren@adanta.org
113 Hardin Lane
Somerset, KY 42503
606-678-2768; 606-679-4156 (fax)
Region 15E – BLUEGRASS EAST
Michael Taylor * mjtaylor@bluegrass.org
570 East Main Street Lexington, KY
40508
859-254-3106; 859-253-1177 (fax)
*Fayette, Jessamine, Clark & Powell
Counties
Region 12 – KENTUCKY RIVER
Scott Turner rskcat@hotmail.com
Kentucky River Impact
C/O Kentucky River CCC
115 Rockwood Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
606-436-5761, ext. 7212; 606-436-5797
(fax)
Region 15W – BLUEGRASS WEST
Janice Johnston*
jejohnston@bluegrass.org
Bluegrass Impact West
625A Leawood Drive Frankfort, KY
40601
502-875-3772; 502-875-3867 (fax)
*Anderson, Franklin, Woodford, Scott,
Harrison, Bourbon, and Nicholas Counties
Region 13 – CUMBERLAND VALLEY
Teena Sewell
childrensservices@cumberlandriver.com
504 Bell Avenue
Corbin, KY 40701
606-526-9459; 606-526-0723 (fax)
Region 15S – BLUEGRASS SOUTH
Joey Jones* jdjones@bluegrass.org
649 Richmond Road, Lancaster, KY 40444
859-792-3081; 859-792-6992 (fax)
*Mercer, Boyle, Lincoln, Garrard, Madison,
Estill
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Preschool
Kentucky's preschool education programs are available for all four-year-old children who are eligible for free lunch; all three and four-yearold children with developmental delays and disabilities, regardless of income; and other four-year-old children as placements are
available. The preschool program is designed to be developmentally appropriate for young children. "Developmentally appropriate" is
defined in law to mean that the program focuses on the child's physical, intellectual, social and emotional development, including
interpersonal, intrapersonal, and socialization skills.
PRESCHOOL COORDINATORS
DISTRICT
Coordinator
Address
City
Zip
Phone
Adair County
Anita Wethington
1204 Greensburg Road
Columbia
42728
270-384-2476
Allen County
Dana McCubbin
238 Bowling Green Road
Scottsville
42164
270-237-4968
Anchorage Independent
Carol Walker
11400 Ridge Road
Anchorage
40223
502-245-2122 ext
2110
Anderson County
Janice Burkich
126 North Main Street
Lawrenceburg
40342
502-839-2513 or 2516
Ashland Independent
Lisa Henson
1420 Central Avenue-P.O. Box 3000
Ashland
41101
606-327-2772
Augusta Independent
Tammi Denham
307 Bracken Street
Augusta
41002
606-756-2545
Ballard County
Fanetta Puckett
3465 Paducah Road
Barlow
42024
270-665-5197
Barbourville Independent
Kathryn Jones
140 School Street, PO Box 520
Barbourville
40906
606-546-3144 ext 246
Bardstown Independent
PatrickHagan/J.W. Mattingly
308 North Fifth Street
Bardstown
40004
502-348-1650
Barren County
Benny Lile
P.O. Box 879, 202 W. Washington St.
Glasgow
42142
270-651-3787
Bath County
Stephanie Little
405 W. Main
Owingsville
40360
606-674-6113
Beechwood Independent
Michelle Bertke
54 Beechwood Road
Ft. Mitchell
41017
859-331-1220
Bell County
Susan Williams
Virginia Avenue, P.O. Box 340
Pineville
40977
606-337-7051
Bellevue Independent
Becky Nixon
215 Center Street
Bellevue
41073
859-261-7577
Berea Independent
Belinda Bowling
3 Pirate Parkway
Berea
40403
859-986-4065
Boone County
Kathleen Reutman
8330 US 42
Florence
41042
859-334-4455
FAX #
270-3845841
270-2373898
502-2452124
502-8393407
606-3272796
606-7562149
270-6659844
606-5463298
502-3481653
270-6518836
606-6742647
859-3315595
606-3371412
859-2617577
859-9860727
859-282-
77
Bourbon County
Ann Stewart
3343 Lexington Road
Paris
40361
859-987-2183
Bowling Green Independent
Vicki Writsel/Gina McIntyre
1211 Center Street
Bowling Green
42101
270-746-2200
Boyd County
Ginger Clark
1104 Bob McCullough Drive
Ashland
41102
606-928-4141
Boyle County
Kristi Waters
352 N Danville By-Pass
Danville
40423
859-236-6634
Bracken County
Judith Toomey
348 W. Miami Street
Brooksville
41004
606-735-3349
Breathitt County
Brenda Combs
P.O. Box 750, 420 Court Street
Jackson
41339
606-666-2491
Breckinridge County
Mike Simpson
P.O. Box 148
Hardinsburg
40143
270-756-2186
Bullitt County
Maria Phillips
1040 Highway 44 East
Shepherdsville
40165
502-543-2271
Burgin Independent
Maryanna Welsh
P.O. Box B
Burgin
40310
859-748-5282
Butler County
Vickie Cook
203 N. Tyler Street, PO Box 339
Morgantown
42261
270-526-5624
Caldwell County
Renee Williams
611 W. Washington St., P.O. Box 229
Princeton
42445
270-365-8040
Calloway County
Deborah Plummer
P.O. Box 800, 2110 College Farm Road
Murray
42071
270-762-7300
Campbell County
Linda Alford
101 Orchard Lane
Alexandria
41001
859-448-2436
Campbellsville Independent
Joni Davis
136 S. Columbia Avenue
Campbellsville
42718
270-465-4162
Carlisle County
Lisa Canler
Route 1, Box 237
Bardwell
42023
270-628-5476
Carroll County
Bonnie Northcutt
813 Hawkins Street
Carrollton
41008
502-732-7016
Carter County
Helen Dowd
228 South Carol Malone Blvd.
Grayson
41143
606-474-8698
Casey County
Sharon Pierce
1922 North US 127
Liberty
42539
606-787-6941
Caverna Independent
Cornelius Faulkner
P.O. Box 240
Horse Cave
42749
270-773-3671
Christian County
Patty Grable
200 Glass Avenue
Hopkinsville
42240
270-887-1300
Clark County
Donna Wainright
1600 W. Lexington Avenue
Winchester
40391
859-744-3183
Clay County
Lynda Roberts
128 Richmond Road
Manchester
40962
606-598-2168
Clinton County
Eddie Tallent
Route 4, Box 100
Albany
42602
606-387-9772
2554
859-9872183
270-7462205
606-9284410
859-2368624
606-7352211
606-6662493
270-7566888
502-5433608
859-7484002
270-5265625
270-3659402
270-7534267
859-4482438
270-4653918
270-6285477
502-7327101
606-4746125
606-7875231
270-7734120
270-8871316
859-7453935
606-5987829
606-3875437
78
Cloverport Independent
Mitzi Buchele
P.O. Box 37
Cloverport
40111
270-788-3910
Corbin Independent
Jane Chandler
108 East Center Street
Corbin
40701
606-528-1303
Covington Independent
Sarina Ball
25 East 7th Street
Covington
41011
859-292-5895
Crittenden County
Karen Nasseri
P.O. Box 362/601 West Gum Street
Marion
42064
270-965-2243
Cumberland County
Dennis Smith
P.O. Box 420, 353 N. Main St
Burkesville
42717
270-864-3377
Danville Independent
Greg Schulz
359 Proctor Street
Danville
40422
859-238-1300
Daviess County
Janet Land
P.O. Box 21510
Owensboro
423041
270/852-7040 #232
Dawson Springs Independent
Dorinda Allen
317 Eli St.
Dawson Springs
42408
270-797-2991
Dayton Independent
Nancy Price
200 Clay Street
Dayton
41074
859-491-6565
East Bernstadt Independent
Deborah Acciardo
P.O. Box 128, School Street
East Bernstadt
40729
606-843-6713
Edmonson County
Geavonda Traughber
P.O. Box 129
Brownsville
42210
270-597-2101
Elizabethtown Independent
Beth Carter
219 Helm St.
Elizabethtown
42702
270-765-6146
Elliott County
Carolyn Blair
Main Street, Box 767
Sandy Hook
41171
606-738-8002
Eminence Independent
Michael Doran
P.O. Box 146
Eminence
40019
502-845-5427
Erlanger-Elsmere
Independent
Kathy Terry
500 Graves Avenue
Erlanger
41018
859-342-2427x157
Estill County
Margaret Snowden
P.O. Box 391, 310 Main Street
Irvine
40336
606-723-2181
Fairview Independent
Greg Sallie
2127 Main Street
Ashland
41102
606-325-3221
Fayette County
Mona Baker
701 East Main Street
Lexington
40502
859-381-4709
Fleming County
Karen Kirby
211 West Water Street
Flemingsburg
41041
606-845-5851
Floyd County
Vivian McGarey
106 N. Front Avenue
Prestonburg
41653
606-886-1986
Frankfort Independent
Marcy Pierce
315 Steele Street
Frankfort
40601
502-875-8658
Franklin County
Christy Brock
916 East Main Street
Frankfort
40602
502-695-6700
Ft. Thomas Independent
Mary Lou Simpson
28 Ft. Thomas Avenue
Ft. Thomas
41075
859-781-3333
Fulton County
Amy Tucker
PO Box 50, 2750 Moscow Ave
Hickman
42050
270-236-2073
270-7886640
606-5231747
859-2925956
270-9654113
270-8645803
859-2381330
270-6845465
270-7975202
859-2923995
606-8436249
270-5972103
270-7652158
606-7388050
502-8451310
859-3422410
606-7236029
606-3248451
859-2810793
606-8493158
606-8868862
502-8758665
502-6956708
859-7815347
270-236-
79
Fulton Independent
Robin Arnzen
313 Main Street
Fulton
42041
270-472-1637
Gallatin County
Debra Foltz
P.O. Box 147, 110 W. Main Street
Warsaw
41095
859-567-2828
Garrard County
Randy Hughes
322 West Maple Avenue
Lancaster
40444
859-792-4756
Glasgow Independent
Vivian Hudson
Grant County
Phyllis Case
1108 Cleveland Avenue, P.O. Box
1239
505 South Main Street
Graves County
Gail Seavers
Grayson County
Williamstown
421421
41097
2290 State Rt. 121 N
Mayfield
42066
270-247-2656
Gay Skaggs
P.O. Box 4009, 909 Brandenburg Road
Leitchfield
42755
270-259-4011
Green County
Martha Stepp
Box 369
Greensburg
42743
270-932-3505
Greenup County
Peggy Salyers
8000 US 23 N
Greenup
41144
606-473-7936
Hancock County
Mary Rummage
83 State Rt. 271 N
Hawesville
42348
270-927-6914
Hardin County
Nannette Johnston
65 WA Jenkins
Elizabethtown
42701
270-769-8911
Harlan County
Gary Hackler
251 Ball Park Road
Harlan
40831
606-573-4330
Harlan Independent
Kimberly Allison
420 East Central Street
Harlan
40831
606-573-8700
Harrison County
Linda Mattmiller
Route #7, Box 158
Cynthiana
41031
859-234-7160
Harrodsburg Independent
Brenda Voris
371 E. Lexington Street
Harrodsburg
40330
859-734-8400
Hart County
Donna Mather
P.O. Box 68, 511 West Union Street
Munfordville
42765
270-524-2631
Hazard Independent
Sondra Combs
325 Broadway
Hazard
41701
606-436-3911
Henderson County
Marti Stuckey
1805 Second Street
Henderson
42420
270-831-5010
Henry County
Linda M. Roberts
326 S. Main Street
New Castle
40050
502-845-2918
Hickman County
Judy Canty
416 Waterfield Drive, Route 3
Clinton
42031
270-653-2341
Hopkins County
Debbie Beshear
320 S. Seminanry Street
Madisonville
42431
270-825-6000
Jackson County
Lillian Norris
P.O. Box 217
McKee
40447
606-287-7181
Jackson Independent
Edith McClees
940 Highland Avenue
Jackson
41339
606-666-4979
Jefferson County
Sondra Ferren/Christie
3670 Wheeler Ave., Jacob Annex
Louisville
40215
502-485-8062
Glasgow
270-651-6757
9516
270-4726921
859-5674528
859-7924733
270-6519791
859-824-3323
270-2478367
270-2594756
270-9323624
606-4735710
270-9276916
270-3512503
606-5735767
606-5738711
859-2340861
859-7348404
270-5242634
270-8315016
502-8454662
270-6536007
270-8256072
606-2878469
606-6664350
502-485-
80
Dwyer
Jenkins Independent
Sherry Wright
P.O. Box 74, Main Street
Jenkins
41537
606-832-2184
Jessamine County
Kelly Sampson
501 East Maple Street
Nicholasville
40356
859-858-0868
Johnson County
Phyllis Hammonds
253 N. Mayo Trail
Paintsville
41240
606-789-2530
Kenton County
Nicholas Marsh
1055 Eaton Dr.
Ft. Wright
41017
859-344-8888
Kenton County
Stephanie Sciammana
2772 Amsterdam Rd.
Villa Hills
41017
859-341-4408x5341
Knott County
Nicky Triplett
Box 869
Hindman
41822
606-785-4334
Knox County
Charlotte Smith
200 Daniel Boone Drive
Barbourville
40906
606-546-3157
LaRue County
Camille Turner
208 College St.
Hodgenville
42748
270-358-4111 or 0046
Laurel County
Jane Gabbard
6000 Slate Lick Rd.
London
40741
606-862-4756
Lawrence County
Jene' O'Brian
P.O. Box 607
Louisa
41230
606-638-9671
Lee County
Glenna Cummins
58 E. Center Street, P.O. Box 668
Beattyville
41311
606-464-5000
Leslie County
Garry Morgan
P.O. Box 949 - Maple Street
Hyden
41749
606-672-2397
Letcher County
Clay Black
P.O. Box 788, Park Street
Whitesburg
41858
606-633-4455
Lewis County
Sue Hill
426 Lexington Ave, P.O. Box 159
Vanceburg
41179
606-796-2811
Lincoln County
Jane Berry
104 Agriculture Way, Box 265
Stanford
40484
606-365-2124
Livingston County
Jerry Bebout
P.O. Box 219
Smithland
42081
270-928-2244
Logan County
Tommy M. Perdue
2222 Bowling Green Rd, Box 417
Russellville
42276
270-726-2436
Ludlow Independent
Rick Smith
525 Elm Street
Ludlow
41016
859-261-8210
Lyon County
Denise Johnson
P.O. Box 1132, 215 Jenkins Road
Eddyville
42038
270-388-9715
Madison County
Ray Read
550 South Keeneland Drive
Richmond
40475
859-624-3208
Magoffin County
Scott Helton
P.O. Box 290
Salyersville
41465
606-349-3488
Marion County
Debbie Spalding
755 E. Main St.
Lebanon
40033
270-692-3721 x 236
Marshall County
Sandra Swann
86 High School Road
Benton
42025
270-527-8628
8058
606-8322181
859-8874811
606-7892506
859-3441531
859-3415962
606-7855860
606-5467715
270-3583053
606-8624757
606-6380128
606-4645009
606-2794291
606-6334724
606-7963081
606-3651660
270-9282112
270-7268892
859-2916811
270-3887907
859-6244508
606-3494088
270-6921899
270-5270804
81
Martin County
Nita Collier
P.O. Box 366
Inez
41224
606-298-3572 ext 311
Mason County
Greta Stanfield
Second & Limestone, PO Box 99
Maysville
41056
606-564-5563
Mayfield Independent
Beverly Offutt
709 S. 8th
Mayfield
42066
270-247-5916
McCracken County
Linda Wyatt
260 Bleich Road
Paducah
42003
270-554-4000
McCreary County
Mitzi Stephens
80 Jenny's Branch Rd.
Whitley City
42647
606-376-2690
McLean County
Richard Edds
283 Main St., P.O. Box 245
Calhoun
42327
270-273-5257
Meade County
Nancy Mitcham
1155 Old Ekron Rd, PO Box 337
Brandenburg
40108
270-422-7500
Menifee County
Dawn Hardeman
Back Street, P.O. Box 110
Frenchburg
40322
606-768-8002
Mercer County
Robin Steininger
961 Moberly Road
Harrodsburg
40330
859-734-4364
Metcalfe County
Tamara Martin
1007 West Stockton Street
Edmonton
42129
270-432-3171
Middlesboro Independent
Steven Martin/Virginia
Martin
502 Ashbury Ave, PO Box 959
Middlesboro
40965
606-242-8800
Monroe County
Patricia Walden
P.O. Box 10, North Main Street
Tompkinsville
42167
270-487-6180
ext.1121
Montgomery County
Tammy McCarty
212 N. Maysville Street
Mt. Sterling
40353
859-497-8760
Monticello Independent
Gary Abbott
135 Cave St, P.O. Box 729
Monticello
42633
606-348-5314
Morgan County
Carole Hoskins
Box 489
West Liberty
41472
606-743-8002
Muhlenberg County
Jennifer Whitehead
Highway 62, P.O. Box 167
Greenville
42345
270-338-2871
Murray Independent
Judy Muehleman
208 S. 13th Street
Murray
42071
270-753-4363
Nelson County
Vickie Morgan
P.O. Box 2277, 1200 Cardinal Drive
Bardstown
40004
502-349-7000
Newport Independent
Lee Barringer
301 E. 8th Street
Newport
41071
859-292-3045
Nicholas County
Phyllis Ramey
395 West Main Street
Carlisle
40311
859-289-3770
Ohio County
Carol Alvey
111 W. Frederica St
Hartford
42347
270-298-9505
Oldham County
Charleen M. McAuliffe,
Ed.D.
2510 S. Highway 393, P.O. Box 218
Buckner
40010
502-222-8880 ext 130
Owen County
Delle Blair
1950 Highway 22 East
Owenton
40359
502-484-3934
Owensboro Independent
Sherry Baber
601 Foust Avenue
Owensboro
42302
270-686-1125
606-2984427
606-5645392
270-2478299
270-5546810
606/3764150
270-2735259
270-4225494
606-7688050
859-7344852
270-4323170
606-2489403
270-4875571
859-4978780
606-3483664
606-7438050
270-3380529
270-7594906
502-3497004
859-2923073
859-2893777
270-2984779
502-2228885
502-4849095
270-686-
82
Owsley County
Shelia Thomas
P.O. Box 340, Corner of Court & Main
Booneville
41314
606-593-5101
Paducah Independent
Gayle Frye
P.O. Box 2550
Paducah
420022
270-444-5600
Paintsville Independent
Deborah Preston
305 Second Street
Paintsville
41240
606-789-2654
Paris Independent
Teresa Cann
301 West Seventh Street
Paris
40361
859-987-2178
Pendleton County
Pat Lynch
Route 1, Box 225
Falmouth
41040
859-654-3325
Perry County
Rosita Combs
315 Park Avenue
Hazard
41701
606-439-5813
Pike County
Teresa Lockhart
P.O. Box 3097
Pikeville
41502
606-433-9255
Pikeville Independent
Debbie Preston
401 N. Mayo Tr.
Pikeville
41501
606-432-3902
Pineville Independent
Melissa Foster
401 Virginia Avenue
Pineville
40977
606-337-5701
Powell County
Stephanie Wells
691 Breckinridge St, PO Box 430
Stanton
40380
606-663-3300
Providence Independent
Phillip Farris
302 West Main Street
Providence
42450
270-667-7007
Pulaski County
Phyllis Turpen
501 University Dr, PO Box 1055
Somerset
42502
606-678-4100
Raceland Independent
Paige Bartley
550 Ram Blvd.
Raceland
41169
606-836-2144
Robertson County
Patti Hester Price
Main Street, P.O. Box 108
Mt. Olivet
41064
606-724-5431
Rockcastle County
Janet Burke
245 Richmond Street
Mt. Vernon
40456
606-256-2125
Rowan County
Shirley Burge
121 East Second Street
Morehead
40351
606-784-8928
Russell County
Norma Wheat
P.O. Box 440
Jamestown
42629
270-343-3191
Russell Independent
Sharon Cox Salmons
438 Boyd Street
Russell
41169
606-836-5824
Russellville Independent
Kaye Wilkins
355 South Summer Street
Russellville
42276
270-726-8405
Science Hill Independent
Danel Gossett
6007 North Hwy. 27
Science Hill
42553
606-423-3341
Scott County
Jan Sharpe
PO Box 578
Georgetown
40324
502-570-3061
Shelby County
Barbara Allan
403 Washington Street, P.O. Box 159
Shelbyville
40065
502-633-2375
Silver Grove Independent
Lori Stuntebeck
101 West Third Street
Silver Grove
41085
859-441-3873
Simpson County
Bill Porter
205 Iris Drive, P.O. Box 467
Franklin
42135
270-586-8877
1161
606-5936368
270-4445607
606-7897412
859-9872176
859-6542030
606-4392512
606-4327703
606-4322022
606-3379983
606-6633303
270-6677606
606-6791438
606-8335807
606-7245921
606-2562126
606-7831011
270-3433072
same
270-7264036
606-4233313
502-8636973
502-6331988
859-4414299
270-586-
83
Somerset Independent
Sandra Dick
305 College Street
Somerset
42501
606-679-5466
Southgate Independent
Jason Smith
Blatt & Evergreen Aves.
Southgate
41071
859-441-0743
Spencer County
Sandra Clevenger
207 W. Main St.
Taylorsville
40071
502-477-3210
Taylor County
Susan Kilby
1209 E. Broadway
Campbellsville
42718
270-465-2452
Todd County
Jo Glover/Tracey Shifflet
804 South Main Street
Elkton
42220
270-265-2436
Trigg County
Mary Lander
202 Main Street
Cadiz
42211
270-522-6075
Trimble County
Sheila Rowlett
P.O. Box 275
Bedford
40006
502-255-3201
Union County
Sonny Danhauer
510 South Mart Street
Morganfield
42437
270-389-4763
Walton-Verona Independent
Dr. Marjorie Templeton
16 School Road
Walton
41094
859-485-4181
Warren County
Judy Glass
303 Lover's Lane
Bowling Green
42103
270-781-5150
Washington County
Katherine O. Fields
120 Mackville Hill
Springfield
40069
859-336-5470
Wayne County
Carolyn Davis
P.O. Box 437, 500 Albany Rd.
Monticello
42633
606-348-1494
Webster County
Linda Henry
28 State Route 1340
Dixon
42409
270-639-5083
West Point Independent
Pamela Stephens
P.O. Box 367, 209 North 13th Street
West Point
40177
502-922-4617 ext 206
Whitley County
Carol A. Powell
116 N. Fourth Street
Williamsburg
40769
606-549-7080
2809
606-6780864
859-4416735
502-4773259
270-7893954
270-2655414
270-5227782
270-3899806
859-4851810
270-7812392
859-3365480
606-3486358
270-6395086
502-9229372
606-5497081
Alice Bryant/Dennis
Williamsburg Independent
Byrd/Wanda Evans
1000 Main Street
Williamsburg
40769
606-549-6044
Williamstown Independent
Sally Skinner
300 Helton Street
Williamstown
41097
859-824-7144
Wolfe County
Tracy Creech/Joanie Staab
Main Street, PO Box 810
Campton
41301
606-668-8101
Woodford County
Teresa Wasson
299 S. Main St
Versailles
40383
859-873-4701 ext 229
same
859-8243237
606-6688150
859-8731614
84
Kentucky Special Education Cooperative Network
"All Kids, All Successful, All the Time"
The Kentucky Special Education Cooperative Network consists of eleven (11) Special
Education Cooperatives located across the state. All 176 local school districts, and the
Kentucky Schools for the Blind and Deaf are members of a special education cooperative.
Funding is provided using federal dollars awarded to Kentucky under Part B, Section 611, of
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997. The Special Education
Cooperative Network is intended to assist local school districts in meeting the needs of its
member districts. Services range from technical assistance, trainings, professional
development, specialized services, research, and other needs identified by member districts
and the Kentucky Department of Education.
Vision Statement:
We provide effective leadership that facilitates the educational success of students.
Mission Statement:
Kentucky's Special Education Cooperatives will enhance the educational opportunities and
outcomes of students by providing effective leadership and delivering specialized services in
partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education, local school districts, institutes of
higher education, and other service providers.
Contact Information:
Marinell Kephart, Chairperson
Northern Kentucky Coop for Educational Services (NKCES)
10 E. Alexandria Pike
Cold Spring KY 41076
(859)441-4225, ext. 222
fax (859)442-4593
85
Special Education Cooperatives
Region 1
West Kentucky Educational Cooperative
Sue Clifton, Director of Special Education
420 Wells Hall
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
Phone (270) 762-3962
Region 2
Caveland Educational Support Center
Pam Coe, Director
1790 Normal Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone (270) 745-3535
River Region Cooperative
Lana Montgomery, Director
1300 Booth Avenue
Owensboro, KY 42301
Phone (270) 686-3923
Region 3
Jefferson County Exceptional Child Education
Services
Dr. Sharon W. Davis, Director of Special
Education
P.O. Box 34020
Louisville, KY 40232
Phone (502) 485-8500
Region 4
Exceptional Children Services
Carrie Bearden, Director
P.O. Box 1249
Shelbyville, KY 40066
Phone (502) 647-3533, ext. 218
Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational
Services
Marinell Kephart, Director
10 E. Alexandria Pike
Cold Spring KY 41076
Phone (859) 441-4225, ext. 222
Region 5
Central Kentucky Special Education Cooperative
John Beardsley, Director
43 Dickey Hall
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506
Phone (859) 257-4314
Region 6
Upper Cumberland Special Education
Cooperative
Ginger Brashear, Director
Whitley County BOE
116 N Fourth
Williamsburg, KY 40769
Phone (606) 549-7000
Wilderness Trail Special Education Cooperative
Connie Cundiff, Director
327 Montogmery Ave
Liberty, KY 42537
Phone (606) 787-2488
Region 7
Big East Educational Cooperative
Jill Griffiths, Director
904 West Rose Road
Ashland, KY 41102
Phone (606) 928-0205, ext 216
Region 8
Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative
Eddy Wilder, Bill Rigney
325 Broadway
Hazard, KY 41701
Phone (606) 439-2311
Eddy Wilder, ext 23
Bill Rigney, ext 31
For more information contact:
Chris Thacker
500 Mero Street, 15th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-5279
Fax: (502) 564-9166
E-mail: cthacker@kde.state.ky.us
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