HANDS is a volunteer educational program for new parents. It is available in every county throughout our ten-county District. HANDS is designed to assist all parents to become the best parents they can be. Our specially trained staff present new parents with educational information on critical development areas during pregnancy and throughout the baby’s first two years of life. The HANDS program is designed to assist parents in understanding child development, parenting skills and to assist with questions and concerns that new parents may have. HANDS will also assist with providing valuable information on other community health services and resources. HANDS is available to ALL parents!!!!
For more information, please call 1-606-348-9349 extension 8249, or contact the LCDHD HANDS Program online.
Learn More:
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services HANDS website
- Kentucky’s HANDS Facebook Page
- HANDS Brochure
- LCDHD HANDS Staff
- HANDS Videos
Comments from our families:
Casey County
- “To be a better and happier more involved parent. I have greatly enjoyed Angie’s visits. She’s very supportive and has become a close friend I can open up to.”
Clinton County
- “Shannon to keep on doing what she’s doing.”
Cumberland County
- “I have really bonded with Jennifer and consider her to be a really respectful person and a great friend.”
- “The program was wonderful. Wish there was something other than HANDS once out of program I miss it.”
McCreary County
- “Visitor doing a wonderful job. My children and I love her.”
- “HANDS worker is amazing. I wouldn’t ask for better. She really loves her job and my children.”
- “Heather is just awesome. Feel like I have gained a great friend.”
Pulaski County
- “April always does an awesome job. We enjoy her very much.”
- “I love HANDS. My only regret is I wish I had started HANDS in 2004 when I had my oldest son. Far as my Home Visitor. She is lovely, helpful, kind. God sent her to me to bring me knowledge.”
- “Debbie has become like a family member, she is much appreciated.”
- “She’s awesome and has been with me for almost a year and I’ve recommended HANDS.”
Russell County
- “Helped with goal setting and encouraged us to follow them.”
- “I enjoy talking to my visitor she helps me a lot.”
- “She is the best.”
Taylor County
- “Love our home visitor! She is always helpful and offers suggestions and gives options without being overbearing.”
Wayne County
- “Satisfied with everything. Great program.”