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Are you a first time parent? If so, find out more about the HANDS Program.
What is the HANDS Program?
The Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program is a voluntary home visitation program for new and expectant parents. Families begin by meeting with a HANDS Parent Visitor who will discuss any questions or concerns about pregnancy or a baby's first years. Based on the discussion, all families will receive information and learn about resources available in the community for new parents. Some families will receive further support through home visitation. That’s right, information brought right to the home.
Who Can Participate? First-time moms and/or dads residing in Kentucky.
When do HAND Services Begin? Services can begin during pregnancy or anytime before a child is 3 months old. If interested contact the local health department. (From the HANDS Website)
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STARS for KIDS NOW is a voluntary quality rating system for licensed and certified early care and education programs in the state of Kentucky. Programs may attain ratings from 1 STAR to 4 STARS, based on meeting quality standards and environmental rating scores. Programs participating in STARS, at any level, are exceeding minimum licensing requirements. By choosing a STARS program, you are choosing a child care provider that: posts activity plans and schedules of your child’s day; provides activities for family involvement; participates in an environmental evaluation and improvement process; and most likely offers staff an opportunity to participate in Kentucky’s Early Childhood Development Scholarship Program.
