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Buckhorn Children and Family Services Buckhorn Philosophy of Treatment

Buckhorn is known for taking the toughest youth, building a program that works for that child, and sticking with them!

Buckhorn Children and Family Services is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, committed to helping to heal vulnerable and at-risk children, adults, and families. Buckhorn staff believe in the power of healing. Our treatment philosophy is comprised of components that allow staff to assist our youth and their families in rebuilding their damaged lives. The Buckhorn Way includes:
Instilling hope;
Accepting client/family โ€œwhere they areโ€;
Breaking barriers to actively engage families in treatment;
Providing a range of developmentally-appropriate interventions within a safe and supportive environment;
Focusing on interactions to develop positive motivation for change;
Encouraging growth and development through personal accountability;
Persisting in spite of adversity; and
Collaborating within and beyond the Agency for the benefit of the client/family.

10/07/2026

๐ŸŒŸ Guest Speakers Needed for Life Skills Program ๐ŸŒŸ

Buckhorn's Addiction Recovery Program is looking for community members, professionals, and individuals with valuable life experiences who would be interested in serving as guest speakers for our Life Skills Program.

Topics may include:
โœ… Financial literacy
โœ… Employment and career readiness
โœ… Health and wellness
โœ… Parenting skills
โœ… Healthy relationships
โœ… Personal development and motivation
โœ… Community resources
โœ… Recovery and resilience

If you have knowledge, experience, or a story that could inspire and equip others on their recovery journey, we would love to hear from you!

๐Ÿ“ง To learn more or express your interest, please contact Tracie Williams at [email protected].

10/06/2026

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

Residential Youth Workers- Dessie Scott Campus

Supervises and nurtures children (males ages 12-20 with autism spectrum disorder or developmental delay) in a residential setting. Must have a high school diploma/GED.

Clinician/Therapist- Dessie Scott Campus

Provides therapeutic interaction with developmentally delayed/intellectually disabled boys (ages 12-20) in a residential setting. Must have a masterโ€™s degree in human services with two years of experience working with children and families. Must hold a valid KY license (i.e., LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or LPP) or certification (i.e., LPCA, CSW with supervision, LPA-Psych Assoc.). KY State Board approved supervision provided as needed.

Family Preservation Specialists- Somerset, KY & Corbin, KY

Provides case management to a caseload of clients (children, adults, and/or families), provides therapeutic intervention with clients in a home setting to support family stabilization or reunification, prepares treatment plans and serves on the treatment team, assesses risks and family needs and connects clients with resources. Must have a bachelorโ€™s degree in human services.

Family Preservation Clinician/Therapist- Somerset, KY & Corbin, KY

Responsible for therapeutic environment/culture of the program, provides therapeutic interventions as needed, prepare treatment plans, and lead team meetings. Must have a masterโ€™s degree in human services with three years of experience or two years of experience working with children and families. Must hold a license or certification to provide therapy.

Foster Care Case Manager- Cumberlands Region

Manages an assigned number of clients (children, adults and/or families), implements the treatment plan, directing and providing services, and overall case management guidance, assists clients with a variety of personal and social needs including housing, transportation, placement, etc, must work with program staff to address client treatment, family, and social issues. Requires on-call/after-hours work and travel in the Cumberlands region. Must have a bachelorโ€™s degree in human services.

Grant Writer- Buckhorn, KY

Responsible for building a portfolio and managing relationships with qualified grant-making institutions, writing proposals for both unrestricted operating revenues and restricted projects and submitting timely and accurate reports for all existing grant-funded projects. Leads the implementation of and ensures adherence to grant making workflow processes and procedures. Must have a bachelorโ€™s degree in English, business, marketing, or related field and a minimum of two years of successful grant writing experience in the not-for-profit arena preferred.

To apply for a position, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Patty Wilder, Senior VP of Administration & Workforce

Email : [email protected]

Phone : (606)398-7000



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Although this article was written in response to the passing of Betty Jean Hall in 2024, we feel it is important to reco...
10/05/2026

Although this article was written in response to the passing of Betty Jean Hall in 2024, we feel it is important to recognize and remember this distinguished Buckhorn alumna. As the Buckhorn Alumni Association prepares to host the Buckhorn Reunion on October 16th, 17th, and 18th, we are proud to reflect on her accomplishments and contributions.

Obituary: Betty Jean Hall founded the Coal Employment Project, which successfully sued the nationโ€™s coal companies to stop discrimination against hiring women miners. She later served as an administrative law judge on a federal Department of Labor panel that oversaw worker-compensation complaints.

Please come out and join us for this wonderful event!
10/05/2026

Please come out and join us for this wonderful event!

๐Ÿ“ Weโ€™re in Manchester, KY!Our Buckhorn Children & Family Services team is excited to be part of the Shaping Clay Jubilee...
10/02/2026

๐Ÿ“ Weโ€™re in Manchester, KY!

Our Buckhorn Children & Family Services team is excited to be part of the Shaping Clay Jubilee! ๐Ÿ’™

Tonight, come meet our Foster Care Program Manager, Marquetta, and Community Liaison, Devan, and learn more about the services Buckhorn provides to children, adults, and families across Eastern Kentucky.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Marquetta will be there tonight and tomorrow, sharing information about our Foster Care Program and how you can make a difference in the life of a child.

๐Ÿ’™ Devan will be there tonight to share information about our Addiction Recovery Program and the support available to individuals working toward recovery.

Stop by, say hello, pick up some information, and learn how Buckhorn is helping children, adults, and families find a path forward.

Weโ€™d love to see you at the Shaping Clay Jubilee in Manchester! ๐ŸŽ‰

Today, our Community Liaison, Devan, had the opportunity to attend the Career & Community Resource Fair hosted by Appala...
10/02/2026

Today, our Community Liaison, Devan, had the opportunity to attend the Career & Community Resource Fair hosted by Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH).

Events like this are so important because they connect individuals and families with valuable tools, resources, and opportunities to support workforce success and strengthen our communities.

Devan was proud to represent Buckhorn Children and Family Services and share information about our Addiction Recovery Program, along with the many other services we provide to support children, adults, and families throughout Eastern Kentucky.

We are grateful for opportunities to connect with our community, build partnerships, and help ensure that individuals and families know that support, hope, and resources are available. ๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŽ‰ Exciting News! ๐ŸŽ‰Buckhorn Children and Family Services recently completed our CARF International survey, and we're prou...
09/30/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Exciting News! ๐ŸŽ‰

Buckhorn Children and Family Services recently completed our CARF International survey, and we're proud to share that we received the FULL Three-Year Accreditation for our programs!

This achievement reflects the dedication of our staff and our commitment to providing high-quality services to the children and families we serve every day.

Thank you to our incredible team and supporters for helping make this
possible! ๐Ÿ’™

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Drum roll please ๐Ÿฅ....... introducing Herman, our BCFS Scarecrow. You can see him in downtown Hazard on Main Street in f...
09/29/2026

Drum roll please ๐Ÿฅ....... introducing Herman, our BCFS Scarecrow.

You can see him in downtown Hazard on Main Street in front of The Grand!!! Be sure to vote for Herman when the time comes. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

It's time to play Where's Devan?!Last Saturday Devan represented BCFS at the MCCC Recovery Rally at Douthitt Park in Jac...
09/29/2026

It's time to play Where's Devan?!

Last Saturday Devan represented BCFS at the MCCC Recovery Rally at Douthitt Park in Jackson, KY. She had a wonderful time doing outreach and seeing lots of familiar, smiling faces!

Today, Devan is at Crossroads Crisis Center in Hazard, KY until 2! Swing by and see her and let her tell you all about Buckhorn and what we have to offer!

Tomorrow is HR Professionals Day and we would like to recognize our Senior Vice President of Administration and Workforc...
09/25/2026

Tomorrow is HR Professionals Day and we would like to recognize our Senior Vice President of Administration and Workforce, Mrs. Patty Wilder!

Patty is a long-standing member of our staff here at Buckhorn. Running the HR department is only one of the many hats that she wears around here. We are thankful for Patty's kind heart and dedication to her work.

Happy HR Professionals Day, Patty! ๐Ÿฅณ We appreciate all you do!

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116 Buckhorn Lane
Buckhorn, KY
41721

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16063987000

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