For the Bounce Coalition, 2023 was a year for continued growth, deepening of partnerships, and increased reach. As we begin planning for some exciting work for the year ahead, we would like to take a look back at the great work done in 2023 and acknowledge and thank all those that have contributed in making Kentucky more trauma-informed and resilient.

Trainings and Education:

Throughout 2023, Bounce trained 1,517 people on a variety of topics related to Adverse Childhood Experiences, trauma, and building resilience. 52 people from across the state took part in a screening of the documentary Resilience: The Biology of Stress and Science of Hope, followed by a facilitated discussion.

Bounce Certified Trainers:

Bounce grew its bench of trainers across the state by training and certifying 19 new Bounce Trainers in its Bounce University: Train the Trainer program, bringing our total number of Certified Trainers to 331. In addition, Bounce held its third annual Bounce trainers convening where Certified Bounce Trainers had the opportunity to hear the latest research related to trauma and resilience, learn about updates to Bounce trainings and training offerings, and engage with other trainers from across the state.

Bounce Grand Rounds:

In 2022, Bounce hosted two virtual Bounce Grand Rounds events with partners from across the state. Topics included addressing secondary and vicarious trauma, as well as the biology of stress and trauma and how this affects every-day life. 190 people attended the virtual events live with over 152 video views of the events on YouTube.

 

Statewide Reach:

Over the past year, Bounce has sought to provide services and expertise throughout the state of Kentucky. As a result, Bounce ended the year having engaged with 63 counties across the state in ACEs education, training, awareness building, and other technical assistance related to creating trauma-informed communities.

Cross-Sector Reach:

Bounce has also extended its reach by engaging a more diverse set of professionals and community members to ensure all individuals across the state are aware of trauma and have the tools to build resilience in themselves and their communities. In 2023, Bounce engaged with school districts, educational cooperatives, out-of-school time providers, health departments, youth- and family-serving organizations, residential treatment facilities, comprehensive community care organizations, parents, foster parents, kinship caregivers, and other caregivers.

Partnerships:

Bounce has continued to build and deepen partnerships with new and previous funders/foundations. This year, Bounce was funded by the following funders/foundations to provide staff training to local youth-serving organizations, social and emotional learning opportunities to youth in out-of-school time settings, promote resilience in Kentucky’s families, and assist schools across the state in building trauma-informed cultures. Thank you to C. E. and S. Foundation, Charles M. and Mary D. Grant Foundation, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for supporting this important work.

Bounce Social Media:

Bounce grew by 114 followers on social media and the content on social media was viewed over 54,000. Follow Bounce on Facebook and Twitter and sign up for our monthly email updates.