On April 18, the Bounce Coalition gathered for Part 2 of its strategic planning process, powered by the CVS Health Foundation, for a retreat devoted to turning vision into action and deepening the impact of our coalition’s work across Kentucky. The convening focused on refining the mission, identifying core values, [...]
From Insight to Impact: Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences and Substance Use with Miriam Sillman and Tiffany Quarles from the Department for Behavioral Health. This May, we hosted our tenth virtual Spring Bounce Grand Rounds. An insightful and interactive forum designed to explore the profound impact of positive childhood experiences [...]
JUST A.S.K.– the “Stop, Drop & Roll” of Emotional Support We all know that life can be challenging, and sometimes, we just need someone to listen. That’s where A.S.K. comes in—a simple but powerful tool to enhance how we support each other emotionally. Developed by Active Minds and Showtime/MTV Entertainment, [...]
According to the Campaign for Trauma Informed Policy and Practice, “Trauma-informed conversations create and maintain conditions where participants fully engage with one another with respect, authenticity, and openness.” At Bounce, we work to build the resilience of children, adults, and families by improving knowledge about the impact of adverse childhood [...]
Join us on May 20th for Bounce Grand Rounds! This Spring’s topic explores the powerful connection between ACEs and positive childhood experiences and substance use. From Insight to Impact: Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences and Substance Use with Miriam Sillman and Tiffany Quarles from the Department for Behavioral Health. [...]
The Bounce Coalition, backed by Kentucky Youth Advocates, was invited to present at the 2025 COSSBA Conference in Atlanta, Georgia in March. The conference brought together school board members and education leaders from across the country, all dedicated to strengthening public education and improving student outcomes. During our session, the [...]
Funded generously by the CE&S Foundation, the Teen Talks project aims to address the gaps in accessible models for effective, authentic trauma-informed youth engagement. We’ve been thrilled to collaborate with the Backside Learning Center (BLC) and other out-of-school time partners to help implement the Teen Talks model created by youth [...]
Celebrate SEL Day on March 8th: Cultivating Connection in Everyday Life Mark your calendars! March 8th is Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day, a global celebration highlighting the importance of fostering social and emotional skills in ourselves and others. It's a day to recognize that well-being isn't just about what we [...]
On January 27, 2025, the Bounce Coalition convened our first Learning Collaborative at The Well Incubator for the Teen Talks project—a project designed to create a trauma-informed, youth-centered space where young people can openly discuss topics relevant to their lives while building social-emotional and resilience skills. Supported by the Bounce [...]
By Tina Agonva, Kentucky Youth Advocates During the last two years the Bounce Coalition and Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky worked with kinship support group leaders and facilitators to learn more about the self-care and resilience-building needs of kinship families throughout Kentucky. We hosted multiple brainstorming sessions to deepen our [...]
