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KPFC (Kentucky Partnership for Families and Children, Inc.) is a statewide, private, not-for-profit organization that believes all families raising youth and children affected by behavioral health challenges deserve responsive systems providing services and resources that are family and youth-driven.
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May 2025 E-newsletter
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Resources shared by the National Training and Technical Assistance Center, from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and the National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH) to offer support for those experiencing grief and other emotional distress related to the recent tragedies in New Orleans and Southern California.
NCTSN & NCSMH Resources
- Helping Students Cope with the Preparation and Aftermath of Natural Disastersby the National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH)
- Resources in Response to the California Wildfiresfrom the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
- Resources in Response to the New Year’s Truck-Ramming Attack in New Orleansfrom the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
- Supporting Students, Staff, Families, and Communities Impacted by Violenceby the National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH)
- Wildfire Resourcesfrom the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Additional Resources
- Behavioral Health Conditions in Children and Youth Exposed to Natural Disastersby the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- CA Wildfires and Indigenous Sources of Knowledgeby Learning for Justice
Understanding the Impacts of Natural Disasters on Children from the Society for Research in Child Development
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Kentucky Partnership for Families and Children, Inc. is Kentucky’s state chapter for:
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People connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for countless reasons. Text, call, or chat 988 to reach a skilled, compassionate counselor who is ready to listen and provide support. You are not alone. Find more videos that you can use to raise awareness about 988 in the 988 Lifeline partner toolkit at https://www.samhsa.gov/resource-search/988
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Learning About Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression (SOGIE)
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It’s not always easy to tell others that your child has challenges managing their thoughts or feelings. And it might not be easy for your child to express these things, either. While it is normal for people of any age to experience these challenges, our culture has told us that we need to fear them. In this video, we ask why it is this way and what we can all do to give each other the support we need to get help.
https://childrenscolorado.org/stigma
