Lewis County HANDS Program

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Lewis County HANDS Program

Every parent needs an extra pair of HANDS. What is the HANDS Program? Some families will receive further support through home visitation. Who Can Participate?

HANDS will support you throughout your pregnancy and the first two years of your baby’s life. From pregnancy to the terrific twos, HANDS is here to answer all of your questions during the different stages of your baby’s growth. Families begin by meeting with a HANDS Assessment Home Visitor who will discuss any questions or concerns you have about pregnancy or a baby's first years. Based on the dis

cussion, all families will receive information and learn about resources available in the community for new parents. That’s right, information is brought right to the home! Any parent who is expecting a new baby and residing in Kentucky is eligible. Families must be enrolled during pregnancy or before a child is 90 days old. When do HANDS Services Begin? Services can begin during pregnancy or anytime before a child is 3 months old. If interested, contact your local health department. Why Participate in HANDS?

-Parents are the most important people in a baby's life.
-Parents are the first and most important teachers a child will ever have.
-Parenting is a very demanding job and all parents have worries, questions, and stress. What Can Parents Expect?

-Support through your pregnancy and the early years of your baby's life
-Ways to make your home safer for your baby
Information on how to care for your baby
-Facts that will let you know your baby is growing and developing in healthy ways
-Activities that you and your baby can enjoy together that can stimulate early brain development
-Access to other community services

What are the Main Goals of HANDS?

-Healthy pregnancies and births
-Healthy child growth and development
-Healthy, safe homes
-Self-sufficient families

How Does the Program Work? In the prenatal period the family is screened after a referral is made. This referral can be made by the doctor’s office, the health department, your church, friends, family, or yourself. A trained home visitor will visit your home to introduce parenting skill development in areas such as recognizing your baby’s needs, what to expect as your baby grows, making your home safe, etc. The frequency of visits will be determined by your needs. HANDS Believes:
-All families have strengths.
-Families are responsible for their children.
-Families are the primary decision makers regarding their children.
-Communities recognize their roles in children's lives.
-Communities recognize that all children must succeed.
-Prevention and early intervention improves community well being.
-Public and private partnerships are vital to a successful program.

05/27/2026

We’re hiring!

05/12/2026

In need of a car seat? Have one, but want it checked by a certified technician? Stop by on May 12th 1-4pm! Our drive up car seat event will make sure that your child can be transported safely. Call us if you have any questions and share to let other parents know.

04/30/2026

The 2026 HANDS Academy is in the books. We’re bringing home some fresh ideas and a restored love for our work! 🥰💗🥰💗🥰

04/23/2026

The annual Community Baby Shower hosted by Lewis County FRYSC will be Tuesday, April 28. Call 606-796-2831 to sign up. We hope to see you there!

04/21/2026

This week we celebrate National Home Visiting Week—a time to recognize the powerful impact of meeting families where they are!💛🏡🧸

Home visiting programs like HANDS provide essential support to parents and caregivers, promoting healthy child development, strengthening family relationships, and connecting communities to vital resources. From improving maternal and infant health to supporting early learning and reducing stress, these services create lasting, positive change.

Pictured is one of our home visitors, Shanda Frye, alongside Karter Bentley and her twins, Linden and Rowan. 🥰

Through homemade crafts and hands-on activities, families are able to strengthen their bond while encouraging creativity and building new play skills together.

We’re so thankful for our incredible home visitors and everything they do!🌟

04/19/2026

Happy 5 year work anniversary to Amy Jo Skidmore! 🎉

Amy’s hard work, dedication, and endless creativity have made such a meaningful impact every single day. She consistently brings fresh ideas and a commitment to our HANDS families that inspires everyone around her.

We are so fortunate to have Amy as one of our own!

04/16/2026

Happy 1-year work anniversary to Ashley Bloomfield! Over the past year, she has brought so much warmth and compassion into her work with families. Her natural love for caring, especially for the little ones truly shines and makes a difference in so many lives. We are thankful to have Ashley as a part of our team! 💕🥳✨

03/28/2026

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03/14/2026

Congratulations to Lillian Perry on graduating from the HANDS program! 🎓

Lillian is such a sweet little girl who loves singing along to her favorite songs—especially the “I Love You” song from Barney. She enjoys watching Frozen, Moana, and Bluey, with Bingo being her favorite character! Her joyful personality and love for music make her so much fun to be around.

We are so proud of Lillian and wish her and her family all the best as she continues to grow, learn, and shine! ✨

Address

185 Commercial Drive
Vanceburg, KY
41179

Telephone

+16067962632

Website

http://www.lewiscountykyhd.org/hands-program

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