Estill County Health Department Irvine

04/24/2026

Another HANDS graduate to celebrate!✨💜

Congratulations, Madelyn and family on completing the HANDS program! 🎓

Watching families grow, gain confidence, and reach milestones together is what makes this journey so special.

Home Visitor Lacey had this to say:
“I will miss being part of their day-to-day journey, but I am so proud of all they’ve accomplished and excited for what’s ahead!” 🎉

Thank you Lacey, for helping be apart of the process!

Once a HANDS family- always a HANDS family ✨💜

04/24/2026

🙌🤩As we wrap up National Home Visiting Week, we are shining a spotlight on our amazing HANDS supervisor, Carolyn Taulbee, RN! 🤩🙌

Carolyn loves the meaningful relationships she is able to build with the families served and treasures getting to celebrate milestones as babies and children learn, grow and thrive as well as their parents/caregivers! 💜

She also shares how much she loves working alongside Teresa and Lacey, whose compassion, dedication, and heart shine through every visit they make! Together this team works hard to support, encourage, and uplift families every step of the way. 💜

✨Thank you Carolyn for the care, leadership and passion you bring to HANDS each and every day! ✨

If you would like to be a part of this voluntary program, call us at 606-723-5181 and ask to speak to Carolyn!

04/23/2026

✨National Home Visiting Week✨

Highlighting Teresa! 💜

For almost 20 years, Teresa has dedicated her heart to serving families through our HANDS program!

As an OHV, her favorite part of the job is building connections with families, celebrating children’s milestones, and watching those special parent-child interactions grow stronger every day. From sitting on the floor doing activities with little ones to seeing the pride and excitement parents share as their children learn and grow, Teresa cherishes every moment.

She loves being welcomed into families’ homes and being part of their journey through encouragement, support, and celebration along the way. Thank you, Teresa, for your passion, dedication, and the love you pour into the families you serve each day! 💜

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

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04/23/2026

🎓💜During National Home Visiting Week, we’re celebrating a HANDS graduate!💜🎓

Congratulations to Haven and her family on graduating from the HANDS program!

A special thank you to Teresa for the support and encouragement she provided as Haven’s home visitor along the way.

Haven’s mom, McKinley, shared:
“I enjoyed the crafts for each holiday most, but I’m also so thankful for the guidance and support we received throughout her first two years of life!! 🩷”

We’re so proud of Haven and thankful for the impact home visiting programs make in the lives of families every day. 💜

04/23/2026

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04/22/2026

HANDS celebrating Earth Day!💚🌎

04/22/2026

We are sat up at the Estill Co Health Department for Child Abuse Prevention! Stop by for a cupcake, child abuse prevent resources, and information on preschool enrollment!

04/22/2026

We’re ready! 🩵🧁💙

Stop in today from 1-4 to grab a treat and goodies! ✨

South Irvine Early Learning is here with us! 🤍

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, the Estill County Health Department is proud to play a role in protecting the health of our community and our environment. Every small action creates a cleaner, safer future for generations to come!💚🌎

From promoting clean air and water, encouraging safe food practices and everything between, let us make everyday Earth Day!

04/22/2026

Stop by TODAY! 🧁💙🧁💙

REMINDER! 📌

Blue Cupcake Day is near, and we are so excited to host this "drop in" event! Join us for a cupcake and information to combat child abuse.

See you Wednesday! 🩵🧁