Join us for updates on state and federal policies that impact the health & wellbeing of Kentuckians. Speakers will discuss how to advocate for a stronger safety net through public assistance programs designed to support thriving communities.

THIS SESSION WILL COVER:

• Important updates on the economy, Medicaid, KCHIP, SNAP, housing, transportation, child care, public health, behavioral health, and suicide prevention.
• New tools available to assist community members with meeting basic needs.
• Tips on being a more effective advocate in your community.

WHERE WILL WE BE THIS YEAR?

• May 14th: Frankfort
• June 18th: Pikeville
• July 16th: Williamsburg
• August 13th: Murray
• September 10th: Glasgow
• October 8th: Covington
• November 19th: Louisville

All registrations available at: https://tinyurl.com/THRIVINGCOMMUNITIES2024. Each event will begin 1PM Local Time. We recommend arriving 10 minutes early if you are able! 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Community leaders
• Public employees
• Nonprofit organizations
• Frontline service providers
• Outreach workers
• Educators
• Faith leaders
• Counselors
• Librarians
• Those who serve their community

CEUs AVAILABLE!

This will be a continuing education and/or professional development credit opportunity! During this community education series, we can provide CEU certificates for Certified Community Health Workers and social workers, and will be coordinating for self-reporting needs to support FRYSCKYs, lawyers/attorneys, Alcohol & Drug Counselors, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, Pastoral Counselors, psychologists, art therapists and others.

AGENDA

1:00 PM Local Time - Welcome and Introductions

1:05 PM Local Time - Civic Engagement for a Healthy Community

Topics covered include: Legislative Update; Voter Registration Guidelines & Resources; The Importance and Reasons of Advocating; and Education, Advocacy, and Lobbying

1:45 PM Local Time - Economic Landscape 

1:55 PM Local Time - Strengthening Kentucky’s Community Safety Net

• Housing
  
  • Updating Housing Shortage Data
  • Impact of Legislation
  • No-Cost IDs
  • Future Advocacy Priorities
• Food Access
  • SNAP, WIC, Sumer EBT
• Early Childhood Education & Child Care
• Maternal & Child Health
  • Momnibus
  • Routine Childhood Immunizations
• Behavioral Health
  • Increased Waiver Capacity
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Senior Issues
• Healthcare
  • Medicaid Renewals
  • Dental, Vision, Hearing Regulations
  • Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
  • No Surprises Act

3:35 PM Local Time - State Budget & Implications of Income Tax Reductions

3:50 PM Local Time - Closing, Evaluation, Q&A