ChooseWell Communities

04/05/2026

Looking for a new book? Check out our wonderful friends at The Rosewater Bookstore in Beechmont (Southern Parkway exit off the Watterson)‼️ Such a neighborhood surprise 🤗

New arrivals! 📚

We are open until 6pm today and would love to see you!

04/05/2026

Hoppy Easter from our family to yours!

04/03/2026

We love spreading the good good news!

University of Louisville Trager Institute has recognized our own Kierra a bona fide Adult Peer Support Specialist! After successfully passing the rigorous admissions process, Kierra worked harder than hard, and now has a certification that will land her a solid position when she is ready‼️

WTG Kierra!! You’re headed places! Remember us when you get there‼️🫶🤗




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04/02/2026

Good morning!

Last night, WLKY News stopped by our for (Child Abuse Prevention Month)‼️ They took the time to talk to our parents about recent policy events in Frankfort and how they affect them directly.

KY HB4, aka the “grooming bill,” identifies what grooming is, how it is identified, patterns it produces and how it will be prosecuted. It goes to Governor Andy Beshear’s office this week.

Why this is important: it’s a step in prevention, not reaction. We don’t want childhood to be something children have to “get over.”

Our parent Kierra weighed in on WHY this is important. She did a fantastic job!!

(Also, grooming is explained in the comments)

https://www.wlky.com/article/bill-criminalizing-grooming-kentucky-governors-desk/70912855?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwZnRzaAQ7EMdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeJtUG7PjE9xsT5jm-bM8OUd08QWdV_QKKlj7e-oI-MI-lt5WzZ5VZmzEiSGQ_aem_Vf2Jj7XlImwy9tPC5lW6jQ

Advocates say if it becomes law, the bill will help stop abuse before it starts.

04/01/2026

Join us on this beautiful day for something FUN about something SERIOUS! It’s no April fools!

“Systems change when people change. People change when they’re cherished” and when they’re believed.

Kids rarely lie about being abused-it’s time to put child abuse to an end!

We plant pinwheels in honor of resilience, strength, awareness, prevention and hope!

Let’s do this‼️

4/1/26
5pm
Americana Community Center, Inc.
4801 Southside Dr
Rain or shine ✨




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Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK)

Face It Movement-Kosair for Kids

Kentucky Youth Advocates

04/01/2026

Congratulations to our Executive Director Leigh Ann Yost for being recognized as a at South Louisville Community Ministries’ Families Helping Families annual celebration!




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03/31/2026

Pinwheels represent joy and resilience-what every child deserves as they grow. Every child. Sooooo

We’re doing something FUN about something SERIOUS tomorrow (Wed Apr 1 and it’s not April Fool’s!) because more than 2/3 of people in recovery report being abused as young children.

Pinwheels are the symbol for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness and April is Child Abuse Prevention Month ( )

We’re kicking off a whole month of education and prevention activities, starting with a pinwheel planting! 💙

Other allies in the work are joining us! Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) and Kentucky Youth Advocates and hopefully YOU! Americana Community Center, Inc. will be joining in as well (thank you to the for letting us cover their campus in pinwheels!)

Join us in taking a stand against child abuse. Wear blue for CAPM!

4801 Southside Dr
40214
Beechmont Represent!

03/29/2026

This photo says everything—connection, safety, joy. That’s exactly the window we are protecting.

And

Why ChooseWell Communities focuses on families with children under 5 💚

The first five years of life aren’t just important—they’re foundational. During ages 0–5, a child’s brain is developing faster than at any other time. This is when safety, connection, and consistency quite literally shape how a child sees the world.

At the same time, many of our parents are in early recovery—doing the hard, brave work of rebuilding their lives.

That’s where support matters most.

When we support the parent, we support the child.
When we strengthen the bond between them, we change the trajectory for both.

Our goal is simple:
to interrupt the cycle and prevent further Adverse Childhood Experiences before they begin.

Because every child deserves a safe start.
And every parent deserves the chance to give it.

03/27/2026

Happy Friday!!

Join us next Wednesday! We’re doing something FUN about something SERIOUS!

Pinwheels are the symbol of child abuse prevention awareness and we’re going to plant a whole bazillion of them in our front yard at Americana Community Center, Inc. next Wednesday, April 1.

Why?!?

Because 2/3 of people in recovery report being abused as children in some form or fashion. And it keeps happening - so we’re cycle breakers in addiction, why can’t we be cycle breakers in child abuse prevention?

Our friends from Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) and Kentucky Youth Advocates will be there planting as well.

Come! We’re planting pinwheels for awareness, resilience and hope for upstream prevention solutions.




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03/24/2026

Our Workforce Development Program recently had a visit from Spectrum News 1 Kentucky‼️ We’re beyond proud of our team Mgr. Stephen Bernard, featured in the spot, along with graduate and employee Dewey Olivieri, and current participant Maddie. Healing centered working environments led with trauma sensitivity and compassion.

Go team‼️

“Systems change when people change. People change when they’re cherished.” Fr Greg Boyle

https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2026/03/24/choosewell-communities?cid=id-app15_m-share_s-web_cmp-app_launch_august2020_c-producer_posts_po-organic&fbclid=IwRlRTSAQv_ZBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeH0bm08VB0fuHTUrpE8NEAW0NhUw5pN2HiVqaqI9mO67Wh8m9AZRPPdLwbrs_aem_frZU8PoJSo3NnD7Ya4idzQ

Participants in ChooseWell Communities gain job experience through internships and workforce development.