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Better Together

Kendra Simon, Director of Outreach

October 16, 2023

Better Together Days is Old National Bank’s initiative encouraging team members to go into their community and find different ways to serve and give back. This year, Home of the Innocents was chosen to be one of the Better Together Days recipients. The turnout was much larger than originally...read more

State Recognition for the Home’s On-Site Schools!

Rennay Marshall, Vice President of Public Relations

October 6, 2023

We are so excited to share the Home’s recent recognition from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). Home of the Innocents School has earned a Bronze recognition status for the 2022-23 school year for the outstanding efforts to improve climate and culture through the implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions...read more

Fishing Trip

Emily Melcher, Communications Manager

September 18, 2023

Fishing is a popular summer activity and one of our residents, Matt, has been waiting for months to go. Finally, the weather cooperated and he got his opportunity. Our Resident Enrichment, Respiratory Therapy, and Occupational Therapy teams came together to take Matt on the long-awaited trip. He invited two...read more

First Youth Advisory Council Meets During RTES Leadership Meeting

Megan Paxton, Vice President of Clinical Effectiveness

August 21, 2023

As a newly Sanctuary certified organization, the Home is committed to practicing seven commitments including nonviolence, open communication, emotional intelligence, social learning, social responsibility, democracy, and growth & change. Recently, we saw these commitments put into practice through the new Youth Advisory Council in our Residential Treatment and Emergency...read more

Kosair for Kids Grants $260,197 for Kosair Charities Pediatric Convalescent Center

Rennay Marshall, Vice President of Public Relations

July 18, 2023

As a nonprofit, Home of the Innocents relies on grants and donations to provide the care and service those who come to us for assistance require. We partner with several organizations and private donors to supply everything from basic needs, such as food, clothing, and personal hygiene products, to...read more

Foster Family Summer Cookout

Robby Gulick, Vice President of Foster Care & Adoption

July 14, 2023

New connections are vital to the success of foster families, because the more support our families have the more likely it is that our kids will find stability in their foster homes. That is why after weeks of planning, our Foster Care & Adoption Team got together with several...read more

Shelby & Riley’s Story

Megan Paxton, Vice President of Clinical Effectiveness

June 26, 2023

Shelby came to the Home in January 2023 for help parenting her daughter, Riley. Riley is a bright and adventurous 6 year old, but the family was struggling with Riley’s frequent anger outbursts and daily meltdowns. Riley was not listening to her mother and showing aggression towards her sister...read more

Help Zack and Kids Like Him

Paul Robinson, President & CEO

May 24, 2023

Mark’s son Zack has had many challenges in his five short years of life. At just fifteen months old his development seemed to stall. After visiting several doctors and specialists, Zack received formal diagnoses and Mark began his journey to support and connect with his child. Through speech, occupational,...read more

Remembering a Resident’s Grandmother

Ashley Mullins, C.A.T.S. Program Clinical Specialist

May 12, 2023

Last week we were made aware that B’s grandmother passed away out of state. Surrounded by her treatment team, B was given a safe space to receive difficult news and grieve. B was asked if she wanted to use some art supplies to create something to honor her grandmother....read more

Our residents advocate for themselves at the Capitol

Deidre Hemm, External Communications Coordinator

March 23, 2022

In partnership with The Coalition for the Homeless, Pathways HOME facilitates the Youth Action Board (YAB), a group of formerly homeless young adults dedicated to helping young individuals experiencing homelessness. Last week, members of YAB and kids from our Residential program went to the Capitol to speak with State...read more