2026 ThriveKY Advocacy For Thriving Communities Road Show - PADUCAH

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.

All registrations available at: tinyurl.com/2026ThriveKY. Each event will begin 1PM Local Time and last 3.5 hours. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to register.

Snacks and beverages will be available to attendees.

Now with 30 more minutes for discussion!

THIS SESSION WILL COVER:

• Important state and federal policy updates on programs and policies that help people meet their basic needs, such as Medicaid, SNAP, and housing resources.
• Advocacy tools to build the skills and confidence needed to become a community advocate for an issue you care about.
• Discussion about your work in the community and challenges you face serving your clients. *Additional 30 minutes added to encourage participant discussion.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

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

Free CEUs AVAILABLE!

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