Kentucky Partnership for Families and Children

The Libby Fernandez Award will be given to a parent/caregiver of a child with an emotional, social or behavioral disability. This outstanding family member shall have demonstrated exceptional achievement in the areas of:
-leading a support group,
-mentoring other parents, and/or
-advocating for children with emotional, social, or behavioral disabilities.

A monetary award will be presented during a luncheon on December 6, 2008. Contact kpfc@kypartnership.net for an application.

The Betty Triplett Award will be given to an outstanding professional who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in:
-offering services,
-leading a program,
-advocating, and/or
-going “beyond the call of duty” for children and families dealing with emotional, social, or behavioral disabilities.

A monetary award will be presented during a luncheon on December 6, 2008. Contact kpfc@kypartnership.net for an application.

This year’s conference will again be held at the Mariott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington, KY. For more information, contact Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky at (800) CHILDREN (244-53736) or www.pcaky.org.

Suicide prevention is everyone’s business!! If you would like to become more involved with suicide prevention efforts across Kentucky, or stay updated on those efforts, please e-mail KYSuicidePrevention@gmail.com. Or contact Jan Ulrich at Jan.Ulrich@ky.gov or Michael McFarland at Michael.McFarland@ky.gov or (502) 564-4456.