Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass

10/24/2025

Great suggestions from our friends over at Lotus Children's Advocacy & Sexual Violence Resource Center!

10/22/2025

October's Core Values Shout Out goes to one of our amazing forensic interviewers, Betty!

A fellow CAC staff member shared, "Betty is a teenage whisperer who handles some of the most difficult cases to crack."

It's true - Betty approaches every interview with compassion and patience, helping even the most hesitant teenager feel comfortable and heard. We’re so grateful for the care and dedication she brings to every case!

10/20/2025

CAC of the Bluegrass Therapist Niamh Bolton recently attended a training on Evidence-Based Assessment and the Mental Health Provider Role in MDT Case Review. She’s excited to bring back what she learned to support the children and families we serve here in Central Kentucky!

10/16/2025

Members of the CAC of the Bluegrass team are wearing purple for Purple Thursday!

Our Center is joining with others across our community in raising awareness about domestic violence - an issue that impacts us all!

10/15/2025

We oftentimes get asked about what resources we have available for parents. If you haven’t already, check out the resources page on our website. You’ll find helpful information on topics like body safety, internet safety and sexting, local supports, and more! We’re always adding new resources!

www.kykids.org/resources

10/13/2025

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day! Let’s learn, share, and honor their history together.

10/10/2025

At CAC of the Bluegrass, we know that bodies often heal faster than minds. That’s why reaching out for help is so important. This World Mental Health Day, let’s work together to end the stigma around mental health.

10/08/2025

Our Executive Director, Winn Stephens, was able to attend CAC Kentucky's quarterly meeting. We are fortunate to have such a strong group of leaders working to serve children and families throughout our state!

Thank you to Family & Children's Place Child Advocacy Center in Louisville for hosting CAC Directors and other members of leadership for our quarterly meeting. We always enjoy the opportunity to get together with fellow child advocacy professionals.

10/06/2025

Today is National Child Health Day!

At CAC of the Bluegrass, we believe every child deserves to grow up happy and healthy. Our dedicated medical team, including a pediatrician specializing in child abuse and neglect, a sexual assault nurse examiner, and a mental health specialist, work hard every day to ensure that children receive the care and support they need to heal and thrive!

10/03/2025

A little late, but we wanted to take a moment to spotlight our September Core Values Shout Out, Erika Wilson!

Erika is our Director of First Impressions, and they are oftentimes one of the first people that children and families interact with at our Center. They are an important piece of our organization as they ensure everyone that walks through our doors feels welcomed and cared for!

Thank you for all that you do, Erika!

10/01/2025

1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime, and studies show that 30% to 60% of intimate partner violence perpetrators also abuse children in the household (www.thehotline.org).

These statistics are powerful reminders that intimate partner violence affects far too many families in our community. We all deserve safety, and we all have a part to play in creating a world free from violence.

We’re thankful for our partners at GreenHouse17 for the life changing services they provide to survivors throughout Central Kentucky. Check out their upcoming DVAM events to learn how you can get involved!

09/29/2025

Happy Fall Break from all of us here at CAC of the Bluegrass!

Whether you are traveling this week, or spending some quality time at home, we hope you have a safe and fun week!