HANDS
HANDS
Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) is a voluntary home visitation program for all 1st time parents residing in Kentucky. Services can begin during pregnancy or anytime before a child is 3 months old. HANDS is an educational service that promotes healthy pregnancies, births, healthy child growth and development, healthy and safe homes, and self-sufficient families.
The program is free to all 1st time moms and/or dads, regardless of their age or income. The staff of HANDS believe that a child’s parents are the most important people in that child’s life. A parent is the first and most important teacher a child will ever have.
HANDS offers information and support to parents as they build a healthy, safe and stimulating environment in which their baby can grow and develop. Additional information on the program is available on the KY Department for Public Health HANDS WEBSITE .
For more information about the HANDS program or to sign-up, please contact Woodford County Health Department HANDS Staff (859-873-4541).
Thoughts Shared From a Client Participating in HANDS
"When I first found out I was pregnant, my life as I knew it was falling apart. I lost my job, my apartment, had to move in with my parents and then my car got taken back. Then I heard about HANDS. From my first in-home visit, they've been nothing but helpful. While pregnant, I learned about what to expect, about breast feeding, what foods were best and labor techniques. "
"Since my daughter Lyla was born, I have learned so much from week to week. Everything from early develoment, E-parenting skills, games/crafts and made sure Lyla was where she needed to be developing. Tracey even helped me receive other local services that helped me get into counseling. I was able to work through some things and am now able to be a better mommy."
"It is comforting to know that I always have someone to talk to and I know I can trust her completely. I really feel like God put her in my life for a reason. Being a single Mom is scary but being a part of the HANDS program is a blessing. I do not know what I would have done without the program. I would rercommend it to anyone who needs help. Being a Mommy is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I know that being a part of HANDS has made me a better one." Crystal Webber
