What is LEAD KY?

We are a workgroup that brings together Kentucky state and local agencies, older youth (16-25), and parents/caregivers with experience in various service systems – child welfare, juvenile justice, or the courts – to improve Kentucky’s System of Care. Together, we create a network of support for children and youth with mental health and/or substance use challenges, helping them thrive at home, at school, and in their communities.

Youth (16-25), and parents/caregivers with experience in various service systems will be compensated for sharing their expertise at the rate of $12.50 per hour.

Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month (excluding holidays) from 12 -1PM EST.

Purpose:

LEAD KY believes youth and families are experts in their own lives, and assets that should be included at all levels of care and planning that happen in Kentucky’s System of Care.

LEAD KY believes that bringing forth the authentic and transparent voices of youth and families in a supportive environment will result in true and sustainable change for the betterment of all partners and the system as a whole. By allowing youth and families to drive our work, our initiatives will be informed, relevant, and serve as models for all partners within the System of Care for engaging with youth and families at all levels.

Goals:

• Long-term Goal: Kentucky will be a family- and youth-driven System of Care
• Short-term Goal: All Kentucky System of Care partner agencies will have policies, programs, and practices that are family- and youth-driven

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Are you ready to join our group? Click here on the fourth Thursday of the month starting at 12PM EST.

LEAD KY Empowering Community Voices

 Contact Amanda Storms for more information on LEAD KY