StepStone Family & Youth Services of Kentucky

05/22/2026

The StepStone Louisville office would like to congratulate all of our 2026 graduates! 🎓

We are incredibly proud of the hard work, determination, and resilience our youth have shown throughout this school year. This year alone, our program celebrated 13 graduates, and each accomplishment represents perseverance, growth, and a bright future ahead.

Youth in foster care often face significant barriers in education, with only 69%–85% completing a high school diploma or GED compared to 95% of young people overall. These graduates have overcome challenges many will never fully understand, making this achievement even more meaningful.

“Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey.” — Michael Josephson

Please join us in celebrating our graduates and wishing them continued success in all that comes next! 💙

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

The Richmond Office was on the move yesterday! We placed out information cards here at Purdys Coffee Co! Go grab and coffee and ask about our collaterals! ☕️

If you’re interested in starting your foster care journey today, give us a call at 859•624•5525 or to learn more information visit us at www.stepstoneyouth.com 🩵

05/18/2026

Foster care can seem complicated, but children's needs are often quite simple. They want love, a home, and, according to Ariana Rodriguez, to be listened to.

05/14/2026

In many Asian American communities, the titles of “Aunty” and “Uncle” are not restricted to blood relatives. They are titles given to family friends, neighbors, and elders.​

This concept from Asian American communities reminds us of what we see in our work: Foster parents, neighbors, and mentors recognize children in the community as their responsibility, banding together to ensure they have love and security.​

Happy AAPI Month! We celebrate the contributions of Asian American cultures to our communities and appreciate the lessons they teach us.

05/14/2026

✨ Join Me Live This Thursday! ✨
I’ll be live Thursday, May 14th at 8:30AM on WCBL AM 1290 & FM 99.1! ☕🎙️
I’m joining with Stepstone Family & Youth Services to talk about the urgent need for foster homes in our community. There are children right now who need a safe, loving place to call home—and we can help change that.
💛 Help us spread awareness and be part of the solution.
You don’t want to miss this—grab your coffee and tune in!

05/14/2026

What a beautiful journey this has been to witness. ❤️
This incredible family has officially reached the end of their licensing journey, and in June they will become foster parents.
I am beyond proud of Randi and Reggie and so thankful to have walked alongside them through this process. There are so many emotions being felt together right now — excitement, anticipation, gratitude, and so much love.
June cannot come soon enough. ❤️

Interested in learning more about foster parenting?
Contact StepStone Family & Youth Services in Benton, Kentucky at 270-527-8388 ❤️

05/13/2026

How do you calm your child down if they’re having a moment?

Children who have experienced trauma may have big reactions to stressful events. Before you can ask them what’s going on, you may have to calm them down. This is something you can do together!

Here are some places to start:

1. Remove the child from the stimulating situation and calmly sit together.
2. Practice breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth.
3. Try a calming tool, such as a squeezable putty, or a repetitive behavior, such as rocking in a chair.

Then the real work of processing their emotions can begin!

05/12/2026

Counseling looks different for everyone — because every story is different. 💙

At StepStone Kentucky, we offer a variety of evidence-based counseling services tailored to your needs, including DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Bereavement Counseling, and more.

Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or a heavy moment, our clinicians are here to help you find your path forward.

Call 859-624-5525 to connect with our Intake Team today.

05/12/2026

Our organization champions the continuous development of our staff. We support our employees' journey in skill advancement and career fulfillment. This commitment is underscored by our partnerships with esteemed colleges and universities nationwide.

We're proud to feature our partnership with Indiana Tech where qualifying employees receive a 20% tuition discount.*

Advance your career and education with us! Apply now at https://nuvi.me/vyakx6.

*Terms and conditions may apply.

05/11/2026

You don’t know what fostering is truly like until you try it.

You won’t experience the excitement of a child opening up to you, the triumph of seeing them accomplish something new, or the joys of watching them be a kid unless you try.

Discover all the good things about foster care: https://nuvi.me/yrq83z