Mission Statement
Kentucky’s HANDS supports families as they build healthy, safe environments
for the optimal growth and development of children.
Vision:
Every child is wanted and cared for in a stimulating and nurturing environment.
Registered nurses and trained paraprofessionals are available to visit with first time Moms and Dads to provide counseling and education. A Growing Great Kids Curriculum is utilized to assist new parents by providing up-to-date helpful information on how to care for the first baby.
Nutrition Services that include a Certified Nutritionist for Dietary counseling for High blood pressure, high cholesterol, sodium restricted diets, diabetes, anemia and weight management. Coordinator provides nutrition and physical activity classes to all Whitley County schools from pre-school to 12th grade.
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.
The Main Goals of the HANDS program:
Healthy pregnancies and births
Healthy child growth and development
Healthy, safe homes
Self-sufficient families
