Thursday's Child- Kentucky

05/26/2026

May is Foster Care Awareness Month!

At Thursday's Child Kentucky, we honor the strength and resilience of children in foster care, along with the families, social workers, volunteers, and advocates who support them every day.

This month, we encourage our community to learn more, get involved, and make a difference.

For more information about foster care in Kentucky, please visit:
https://tinyurl.com/3f4uazbp

Kentucky Kids Belong

05/13/2026

May is Foster Care Awareness Month 💙

A safe home. A caring adult. A brighter future.
Every child deserves it—and you can help make it happen.

05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the women who show up with love—no matter how a family is formed 💙

At Thursday’s Child Kentucky, we honor foster moms, adoptive moms, kinship caregivers, and the incredible women who step in when children need them most.

Because being a mother isn’t just about biology—it’s about showing up, loving big, and changing a child’s life forever.

05/05/2026

💙 May is Foster Care Awareness Month 💙

Join Thursday’s Child-Kentucky in shining a light on the incredible children in our community who are waiting for forever families.

You don’t have to have all the answers—you just have to have heart.

👉 Become a foster parent
👉 Support a local family
👉 Share their stories

Together, we can make sure every child feels seen, supported, and loved.

05/05/2026

About every 96 seconds, a child enters foster care in the U.S. ⏰

This Foster Care Awareness Month, we remember that kids in foster care aren’t just statistics. They are kids who deserve safe families, supportive communities, and a place to truly belong.

You can be part of the solution. When you support Kentucky’s Kids Belong, you’re helping to ensure the vulnerable youth in Kentucky experience life-changing safety and belonging of family. 💙

Source: AFCARS Report 2025

04/23/2026

Meet Aubrey “AJ” 🏀
Aubrey is a kind, funny, and easy-going teen who connects with others quickly and brings a steady, positive presence wherever he goes. He enjoys gaming and dreams of becoming a professional video game streamer one day.
He does best in hands-on, interactive learning environments, and he is helpful and cooperative with peers and adults alike.
He is hoping for a forever family who can offer patience, stability, and support as he grows—especially a home that encourages his interests and understands his learning style.
He’s ready to belong, and he’s ready for a family of his own.
Watch AJ’s video here ↓ to learn more about him! 🤍 https://americaskidsbelong.org/project/aubrey-aj-f0402/

Meet Aubrey “AJ” 🏀

Aubrey is a kind, funny, and easy-going teen who connects with others quickly and brings a steady, positive presence wherever he goes. He enjoys gaming and dreams of becoming a professional video game streamer one day.

He does best in hands-on, interactive learning environments, and he is helpful and cooperative with peers and adults alike.

He is hoping for a forever family who can offer patience, stability, and support as he grows—especially a home that encourages his interests and understands his learning style.

He’s ready to belong, and he’s ready for a family of his own.

Watch AJ’s video here ↓ to learn more about him! 🤍 https://americaskidsbelong.org/project/aubrey-aj-f0402/

03/23/2026

Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and supported.

At Thursday’s Child Kentucky, we are committed to walking alongside children in foster care and the families who open their hearts and homes to them. These kids are resilient, brave, and full of potential—and they deserve a community that shows up for them.

Whether you foster, donate, volunteer, or simply help spread the word, you are making a difference. 💛

03/16/2026

Feeling so grateful for the incredible support at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade including Thursday’s Child Kentucky! ☘️

The community showed up in such a big way, and it was extra special to see so many people cheering us on—including former UK Basketball star, Kenny Walker!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support such an important mission. 💚

03/11/2026

This is wonderful. Thank you Paul Mitchell The School Lexington for offering these services! ✂️

New Foster Friendly Business ✂️

In partnership with Lexington Leadership Foundation we’re excited to welcome Paul Mitchell The School Lexington as a Foster Friendly Business serving families in Central Kentucky.

Through the Way Maker Project, free haircut vouchers are available for youth and families in our community.

A few key details:
• 1 voucher = 1 free haircut per person
• Vouchers typically valid 30 days from issuance
• Appointments available Tuesday–Thursday (10am–10pm) and Friday–Saturday (10am–4:30pm)
• Discounted chemical services ($8) may also be available
• Open availability for haircuts, with potential group sessions

Families can request a voucher here:
https://www.sunrise.org/waymaker/

Learn more about the business:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PMTSLexington
Website: https://paulmitchell.edu/lexington

If you’re a foster or kinship family, you can also find more details about this offer inside the Foster Friendly App.

02/23/2026

Meet T’Aire! ✨

T’Aire is a fun-loving teen with a bright smile and a confident spirit. She loves animals (especially dogs!), enjoys getting her nails done or doing them herself, and has fun dressing up and expressing her style.

She stays busy with skating, swimming, board games, video games, and hanging out with friends—especially anywhere with arcade games or laser tag. Art class is her favorite part of school, and her go-to treat is vanilla ice cream with caramel and sprinkles.

T’Aire brings energy, personality, and joy wherever she goes and is ready for a family to cheer her on every step of the way. 💛

Watch T’Aire’s video here ↓ to learn more about her! 🤍 ⁠https://americaskidsbelong.org/project/taire-f0642/