

Parent Hub
Frankfort Resources for Parents + Caregivers
Welcome!
This newsletter is updated weekly with resources and support for parents, caregivers, grandparents and community members. Resources listed here are free.
Talking to Kids About Gun Violence (for parents)
3 Ways To Help Steer Kids To Positive Influences
Teenagers naturally pull away from their parents and are exposed to different peer influences, and often they are drawn to peers who you might not like or respect. Read more.
Virtual Support: Groups, Webinars and Resources for Parents
If you do not have access to internet or a device to do a virtual training or support group on and would like to attend…these places have free access to internet and devices. Contact info@wjrfoundation.org for more information.
Thorn Hill Education Center (700 Leslie Avenue)
Pawl Sawyier Public Library (319 Wapping Street)
Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use
Free Virtual Support Group, Meets Tuesday evenings 6:30pm-7:30pm via Zoom
This new KIN VIP Support Group will provide a community of support for kinship caregivers who have been impacted by a family member’s substance use. This group will offer a safe space where kinship caregivers can find support, understanding, resources, and hope. The group is completely free and available to any caregiver raising a relative or fictive kin child. Contact Sheila Rentfrow at sheila.rentfrow@uky.edu for more information or sign up to secure your spot!
You're Invited
What is a Parent Cafe? It's a resource for all parents and caregivers. There's a short program, a time to connect with others and a safe space to share your thoughts. Parent Cafes are free and dinner and childcare are always provided.
Several organizations in Frankfort offer Parent Cafes. Learn more here.
Community Resources
Family Literacy Program
The Family Literacy Program is available for all families free of charge at Thorn Hill Education Center. There are four components of the program:
1. Adult Education
2. Children’s Education
3. Parent and Child Time
4. Parent Time
Thorn Hill offers activities for your family and will also let you know of activities occurring at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office, 4-H Club, Yes Arts, and more. If you are interested in signing up, visit the link here:
Thorn Hill Education Center
English classes, GED classes, Job Resources, College Prep and more. Learn more.
Paul Sawyier Public Library
Tons of free programs and resources for all families. Learn more.
Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation
Wanda Joyce is here to offer love and support to parents, caregivers, guardians, mentors and the community. Direct services and programs are offered for families who have been impacted by incarceration. Other events and programs are offered for all community members. Learn more here.
Services:
- Mentors for youth who have been impacted by incarceration
- FatherHood program for men who have been impacted by incarceration
- Video Visitation offered for youth who have a parent currently incarcerated
- Support groups offered for families and caregivers
- Middle School and High School monthly programs
- Yes Card Assistance
- KRUSH Group inside schools for all ages who have been impacted by incarceration
- and much more...
Community Action
Public Transportation and many more resources. Learn more.
Family Caregiver Program
This program is through Community Action and provides stipends to grandparents/caregivers raising children. Caregivers do not have to provide proof of custody but rather prove that the child resides with them. Call 1-866-665-7921.
Just Say Yes
For all middle school youth in Frankfort
The Yes Card exists to help kids find positive activities they enjoy. A Yes Card is an electronic gift card that can be used to pay for youth activities from a list of approved providers in Franklin County. It is part of Just Say Yes, a youth wellness and substance use prevention initiative that encourages positive youth support for young people in Franklin County.
FRYSC
What's a FRYSC?
Franklin County Schools offer support to students and families through the FRYSC program. The main goal of a FRYSC is to remove non-academic barriers to learning as a means to enhance student academic success. Find a list of FRYSC contacts at each school here.