Judi's Place for Kids

06/19/2026

06/15/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our friends at Arby’s for selecting Judi’s Place for Kid’s as their local charity of choice during their recent Round-Up Donation Drive!

Thanks to the generosity of Arby’s of Prestonsburg, KY customers and team members, an incredible **$730** was raised to support our mission of providing hope, healing, and advocacy for children and families in our community.

Every dollar donated helps us continue serving children who have experienced abuse and trauma, ensuring they have a safe place to be heard, supported, and empowered on their journey toward healing.

We are grateful for community partners like Arby’s and every customer who chose to round up their purchase to make a difference. Together, we are creating a brighter future for the children we serve.

💙 Thank you, Arby’s, for your support and commitment to our community!

06/13/2026

💙👑 We are incredibly proud to celebrate one of our very own!

As the **only contestant representing our five-county service area in the Miss Kentucky competition**, she is already a winner in our eyes. Her grace, talent, dedication, and heart for service have made a lasting impact throughout our community.

For years, she has generously shared her beautiful voice by singing the National Anthem at Judi’s Place for Kid’s events, helping make our special occasions even more meaningful. Beyond that, she has consistently used her platform and service projects to advocate for children and support the mission of Judi’s Place, helping raise awareness about the importance of giving children a voice and a safe place to heal.

We are honored to have such an inspiring young woman representing Eastern Kentucky on the Miss Kentucky stage, Erin Grace Rudd!!!

Please join us in wishing her the very best as she competes and continues to make a difference in the lives of others.

💙 Your Judi’s Place family is cheering you on every step of the way! 👑✨

06/03/2026

Join us in showing our appreciation for our Child and Family Advocate, Kelly Scott!

05/29/2026

We would like to thank the Kiwanis Club of Pikeville for their recent donation of coloring books for the kids we serve 💙

05/27/2026

We would like to give a huge shout out and Thank You to our partners U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky for their generous collection to support the children and families we serve at each of our centers daily 💙

If you want to know how to become more involved with us please call either of our centers.
(606) 886-8520
(606) 437-7447

05/26/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate an extraordinary advocate for children, Heather Norris Harrison, on being recognized by U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky with the prestigious Hometown Hero Award.

For years, Heather has dedicated her career to ensuring that children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma have a voice. Through her compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment, countless children have felt seen, heard, supported, and loved during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

This recognition is a testament not only to Heather’s professional excellence, but to the genuine care and heart she brings to every child and family she serves. Her work has created lasting impact throughout our community and has helped build a safer, more hopeful future for so many children.

Heather, thank you for being a champion for children and for reminding them every day that their voices matter. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and grateful for the difference you continue to make.

Congratulations on being named a Hometown Hero! 💙

05/26/2026

Training opportunity!

We invite you to join us for an important virtual training in recognition of Internet Safety Month and the passage of HB4. Please find additional details below. We hope to see you there, virtually!
Title: Understanding Grooming, Online Exploitation, and Kentucky’s New Law (HB4)
Date: June 11
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86914290703
Presenters:
Lt. Mike Bowling (Retired, Kentucky State Police), PCAK Board Member
Deputy Commissioner Jeremy Murrell, Office of Counter Exploitation, Department of Criminal Investigations, Office of the Attorney General, Former PCAK Board Member
About the Training:
June is Internet Safety Month—an important time to examine how grooming and online exploitation are impacting children and families across Kentucky. This session brings together prevention professionals and law enforcement to explore emerging electronic crimes and Kentucky’s new grooming law (HB4).
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how grooming occurs in digital spaces, why it matters now, and how recent legislation affects prevention and response efforts. Through real-world examples, attendees will learn to recognize warning signs and take action.
The training will also cover what to do if grooming is suspected, highlight the role of the Attorney General’s Office, and share key resources and prevention strategies—equipping participants with practical tools to better protect youth.
Continuing Education:
Social Work CEUs and General Attendance Certificates are available.
For More Information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 859-225-8879