Three Rivers District Health Department- HANDS Program

Three Rivers District Health Department- HANDS Program Kentucky Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) https://trdhd.com/hands_online_referral/

Our HANDS team attended the 2026 HANDS Academy in Lexington this week, and we left feeling energized, encouraged, empowe...
04/30/2026

Our HANDS team attended the 2026 HANDS Academy in Lexington this week, and we left feeling energized, encouraged, empowered, and inspired! From amazing speakers to delicious food, every detail made the 2026 HANDS Academy a wonderful experience. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others who share the same passion for supporting families and children. 💙

Congratulations to Blakelynn and her parents, Mariah and Steven, on graduating from the HANDS program!It has been such a...
04/26/2026

Congratulations to Blakelynn and her parents, Mariah and Steven, on graduating from the HANDS program!

It has been such a joy watching Blakelynn grow into the bright and curious little girl she is today. She loves her ABCs, pizza, and playing in the dirt—what a fun combination!

The family is excited for the year ahead, especially starting Head Start and making new friends. Mariah and Steven shared, “HANDS has been a helpful and extraordinary resource. It has helped us grow as parents, and I think everyone should do it—especially stay-at-home parents. I look forward to home visits just as much as the kids do”

We hope you all have a wonderful time celebrating Blakelynn’s 3rd birthday this weekend! 🎉

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Becky Messmer 🌟Meet Becky, our HANDS Assessment Home Visitor and Quarterly Home Visitor for Pendleto...
04/24/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Becky Messmer 🌟
Meet Becky, our HANDS Assessment Home Visitor and Quarterly Home Visitor for Pendleton County! She has been with the HANDS program off and on for over 5 years. Becky said she was inspired to join the team when she realized she could support families by providing meaningful support and valuable information. Becky also currently serves as the Pendleton County Clinic Nurse.
Becky said she “loves showing parents the great things they are already doing and how much their child benefits from it.”
Becky is described as dependable, resourceful and engaged! Three qualities that make her an amazing resource for families!
📚 Favorite Children’s Book: Superfudge by Judy Blume
☕ Small Joys: “My reading corner”
📸 Fun Fact: Becky loves to spend her free time crafting.
💬 Advice from Becky:
"Your children don’t need a perfect parent, they just need you – present, loving and doing your best each day.”
💙 Thank you, Becky, for stepping into this role and supporting the families and HANDS team for Pendleton County! 💙

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Angie Scott🌟Meet Angie, our dedicated HANDS Home Visitor serving Pendleton County! Angie has been wi...
04/24/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Angie Scott🌟
Meet Angie, our dedicated HANDS Home Visitor serving Pendleton County! Angie has been with HANDS for 7 months and comes from a strong background of providing resources and supporting families in her previous role.
Angie said she was inspired to become a Home Visitor because “I love working with babies and toddlers.” Her favorite part of working with families is “getting to meet new families and finding out how I can help them with resources and providing information on milestones.”
Those who work with Angie know she brings so many wonderful qualities to the team—she is dedicated, outgoing and kind and families feel that care in every interaction.
📚 Favorite Children’s Book: “Oh the Places You Will Go”
☕ Small Joys: “My Family”
📸 Fun Fact: Angie likes to attend drag races with her husband and three sons.
💬 Advice from Angie:
"Cherish all the moments you have with your children and don’t sweat the small stuff "
💙 Thank you, Angie, for the heart you bring to the HANDS Program and to the families of Pendleton County every single day. Your work truly makes a difference. 💙

🌟 Staff Spotlight: April DeFalco🌟Meet April, our dedicated HANDS Home Visitor and Supervisor serving Pendleton County! ...
04/24/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: April DeFalco🌟
Meet April, our dedicated HANDS Home Visitor and Supervisor serving Pendleton County! April has been with HANDS for 5 years.
April said she was inspired to become a Home Visitor because “I had heard so many great things about HANDS.” Her favorite part of working with families is “watching Moms and Babies engage and grow in the program”
April is described as being Outgoing, Dedicated and Kind.
📚 Favorite Children’s Book: “The Secret Garden”
☕ Small Joys: Animals, a good cup of coffee and her flower garden.
📸 Fun Fact: April has jumped out of an airplane.
💬 Advice from April:
" Focus on what really matters”
💙 Thank you, April, for the heart you bring to the HANDS Program and to the families of Pendleton County every single day. Your work truly makes a difference. 💙

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Tonya Spaeth🌟Meet Tonya, our HANDS Home Visitor for Carroll County!Tonya has been with the HANDS prog...
04/23/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Tonya Spaeth🌟
Meet Tonya, our HANDS Home Visitor for Carroll County!
Tonya has been with the HANDS program for 7 years and was inspired to join the HANDS team because “I have worked with the health department for over 25 years and I have seen the impact that HANDS has on families – I wanted to be a part of that”
Tonya said her favorite part of working with families is, “I can’t name one specific thing because every family is unique and we connect on different levels. One of my favorite things is seeing the family’s use the skills and information that I provide through HANDS – This makes me feel like a proud Momma”
Tonya is described as Caring, Determined and Witty – characteristics that have proven to shape her into an amazing home visitor.
📚 Favorite Children’s Book: If you Give a Mouse a Cookie
☕ Small Joys: Sunshine, Coffee, my Grandbabies, smiles, my fan at night!
📸 Fun Fact: “I have 3 grandchildren that I adore! I love animals!”
💬 Advice from Tonya:
“Give yourself some grace and remember that no parent is perfect. Love your children with all you have and give them the opportunities to grow in a loving and safe environment. Be what you want your children to be – that is how they will learn it!”
💙 Thank you Tonya for your dedication to the families you serve! 💙

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Cynthia Hickey🌟Meet Cynthia, our Bi-lingual HANDS Home Visitor for Carroll, Owen and Gallatin Countie...
04/23/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Cynthia Hickey🌟
Meet Cynthia, our Bi-lingual HANDS Home Visitor for Carroll, Owen and Gallatin Counties!
Cynthia has been with the HANDS program for 9 ½ years and was inspired to join the HANDS team because “My big sister was in HANDS, and her home visitor made my sister feel like she was capable of being the best mom my niece could have. Seeing the impact that she made on my sister was so inspiring. My sister became much more confident in her parenting and helped us all with knowing how to read my niece’s cues. More importantly, it was great seeing someone other than family, cheering for my sister and niece’s success.”
Cynthia’s favorite part of working with families is “Gaining their trust and then allowing me to love their babies as much as they do. Also, getting to see the parents I serve, become the best parents they can be!”
Those who work with Cynthia know she brings so many wonderful qualities to the team—she is Caring, Responsible and Trustworthy and it is evident in the strong relationships she builds with the families she serves.
📚 Favorite Children’s Book: Love you Forever
☕ Small Joys: Shopping while sipping on a Lavender Matcha
📸 Fun Fact: Cynthia loves to do hair and makeup
💬 Advice from Cynthia:
"It is okay to not know all the answers and to ask for help."
💙 Thank you, Cynthia, for the compassion and support you bring to HANDS families every day! 💙

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Amber Tanner🌟Meet Amber, our HANDS Resource Specialist! Amber has been with the HANDS program for 1½ ...
04/23/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Amber Tanner🌟
Meet Amber, our HANDS Resource Specialist! Amber has been with the HANDS program for 1½ years and was inspired to join after being a HANDS mom herself.
She loves empowering parents, building their confidence, and watching families reach their goals. Amber says one of the best parts of her job is helping families feel heard, supported, and encouraged.
Those who work with Amber know she brings so many wonderful qualities to the team—she is empathetic, trustworthy, and honest, and families feel that care in every interaction.
📚 Favorite Children’s Book: The Wonky Donkey
☕ Small Joys: Enjoying an Iced coffee
📸 Fun Fact: Amber loves taking pictures and making memories with the people she loves.
💬 Advice from Amber:
"There is no perfect parent. You are your child's most favorite thing—just be present."
💙 Thank you, Amber, for the compassion and support you bring to HANDS families every day! 💙

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Arielle Rosenbaum🌟Meet Arielle, our NEW HANDS Program Manager! Arielle has been with the HANDS progra...
04/22/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Arielle Rosenbaum🌟
Meet Arielle, our NEW HANDS Program Manager! Arielle has been with the HANDS program for 4 years She said she was inspired to join our team because she “loves being able to help families with their needs and building relationships with them.”
Arielle says one of the best parts of her job is “watching each family grow as they navigate through the program.”
Those who work with Arielle feel that she is Empathetic, Caring and Supportive.
📚 Favorite Children’s Book: Love You Forever
☕ Small Joys: Warm weather, Reading, and Mi Veijo!
📸 Fun Fact: Arielle has a daughter and a newborn baby boy!
💬 Advice from Arielle:
"Always remember you are your child’s favorite person, they don’t want you to be perfect, they just want you to be present."
💙 Thank you, Arielle, for the compassion and support you bring to HANDS families and staff every day! We are excited for you and your new role in this amazing program 💙

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Laura Miles🌟Meet Laura, our newest HANDS Supervisor serving Owen, Gallatin and Carroll Counties! Laur...
04/22/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Laura Miles🌟
Meet Laura, our newest HANDS Supervisor serving Owen, Gallatin and Carroll Counties! Laura has been with HANDS for 3 ½ years.
Laura said she was inspired to become a Home Visitor because “While in nursing school, I worked as a home health aide and loved supporting families in their homes. As an RN, I discovered a passion for caring for Moms and Babies. With HANDS, I’m able to bring both together – it’s truly the best job”.
Her favorite part of working with families is “Being a partner to the family and being there with them every step of the way.”
Laura is described as Empathetic, Nurturing, and Driven – strengths that will undoubtedly make her an amazing supervisor.
📚 Favorite Children’s Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
☕ Small Joys: Baking sweet treats, especially homemade chocolate chip cookies!
📸 Fun Fact: Laura is the Momma of two wild boys that keep her on her toes!
💬 Advice from Laura:
"You don’t have to be a perfect parent, just have to be a present one.”
💙 Thank you, Laura, for the support and kindness to the HANDS Program. We are so fortunate to have you on our team! 💙

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Layney Pittman🌟Meet Layney, our HANDS Home Visitor serving Gallatin County! Layney has been with HAN...
04/22/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Layney Pittman🌟
Meet Layney, our HANDS Home Visitor serving Gallatin County! Layney has been with HANDS for 2 months and comes to us with excitement and passion for supporting families.
Layney was inspired to become a Home Visitor because “I love children and want nothing more than to serve the community.” Her favorite part of working with families is “I love getting to see hope in a family – hope for the future, hope for growth, hope formed from loving bonds and support.”
Layney is described as Warmhearted, Passionate and Loving – traits that will certainly make her an amazing home visitor.
📚 Favorite Children’s Book: “The Giving Tree”
☕ Small Joys: “Bunnies, it makes my day when I see a bunny while driving or on walks.”
📸 Fun Fact: Layney enjoys ice skating.
💬 Advice from Layney:
"The sun will always come out again"
💙 Thank you, Layney, we are excited to have you on our team. 💙

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