More than 1 in 10 KY kids have had a parent separated from them due to incarceration. This #SharedSentence creates long-lasting negative effects for both children and parents. Learn more from KY Youth Advocates: buff.ly/3yUpzdf #ParentalIncarcerationAwarenessMonth

"The holistic approach of SANEs helps protect a victim’s dignity, reduce further psychological trauma, and embodies Lotus’s values of empowerment and resilience.” — Amberly Haverstock hopehealgrow.org/sexual-violenc…

We see your work, your heart, and your dedicated advocacy. Your work is life-changing and essential in the fight to end sexual violence. Our community is stronger and more cared for because of you. 💙 .Forensic Nurses #ForensicNursesWeek #FNWeek #ForensicNurses

If you want to learn more about parenting trans kids, check out our resource page: hrc.org/resources/tran…

Understanding how trauma impacts the brain can help survivors understand their own responses to trauma and have more knowledge about what they are experiencing. Learn about how trauma can effect the brain and its functions on our blog! hopehealgrow.org/sexual-violenc…

The deadline to claim the Expanded Child Tax Credit is tomorrow, Nov. 15. It provides up to $3,600 per child, including for children in families with low or no income. Filing is easy—don't wait! Learn more and start your family's claim at getctc.org/ky.

Our team visited CASA by the Lakes earlier this week to offer tours of our Hope Heal Grow Mobile. Learn more about our mobile children's advocacy center, and how it helps us increase access to services for child victims of abuse and their families: buff.ly/3ixJ4mF

We're grateful to share that Lotus received a $5,000 donation from the Charity League of Paducah’s Ethel Dubois Smith Fund! This donation will support our children’s advocacy program.

Thank you Danny Carroll for continuing to advocate for children, families, and vulnerable populations in the Commonwealth. We look forward to following the Senate Families and Children Committee and working together to make KY a safer place to live. marshallcountydaily.com/2022/12/08/sen…

In 2022, Lotus continued to grow our specialized in-person and telehealth services, outreach, and community engagement. View our 2022 Year in Review to learn more! hopehealgrow.org/community-impa…

If a loved one shares their survivor story with you, start by believing them! Knowing how to respond can help make a scary situation less intimidating and provide space for healing. Start by saying something like "I believe you" and asking what you can do to support them.

Join us on 2/7 at 1 PM ET to learn more about the 2023 #BlueprintKY policy priorities affecting KY's kids & families. Register for the #CAWKY23 Blueprint Info Session via Zoom: bit.ly/3vDAHsO

#Kentucky kids and families need a safe, stable home in order to thrive. We're highlighting efforts to improve KYians’ abilities to find secure housing, including eviction expungement & making IDs more accessible for homeless youth: bit.ly/3YmP950 #KYGA23 #BlueprintKY

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. According to the 2021 Kentucky Youth Risk Behavior survey, 13.5% of Kentucky high school students experienced sexual dating violence and 8.4% experienced physical dating violence. #tdvam #tdvam23