Kentucky awards $2.5M for new Family Nurturing Center HQ

Florence, Ky. — (April 26, 2026)

A Northern Kentucky nonprofit that serves children and families affected by abuse and trauma is preparing to expand after securing $2.5 million in state funding for a new facility.

The Kentucky General Assembly approved the one-time allocation in the state budget to support Family Nurturing Center as it renovates and expands a recently acquired building in Crestview Hills. READ MORE

Local Business Commits to Year-round Support for Family Nurturing Center

Florence, Ky. — (April 20, 2026) In April, the Family Nurturing Center (FNC) announced an expanded and innovative commitment from Tom Gill Chevrolet that will provide ongoing, year-round support for child abuse prevention and treatment services across the region.READ MORE

General Assembly provides $2.5 million to Family Nurturing Center to support new NKY facility

Florence, Ky. — (April 16, 2026) The Kentucky General Assembly has approved a one-time $2.5 million investment to support the the Family Nurturing Center’s new Northern Kentucky facility and expansion of critical services for children and families impacted by abuse, trauma, and adversity.READ MORE

Kentucky Legislature Approves $2.5 Million Investment in Family Nurturing Center’s New Facility and Expanded Services

Crestview Hills, Ky. — (April 15, 2026) Family Nurturing Center is proud to announce that the Kentucky General Assembly has approved a one-time $2.5 million investment to support the organization’s new Northern Kentucky facility and expansion of critical services for children and families impacted by abuse, trauma, and adversity. READ MORE

NKY Spotlight Podcast: Family Nurturing Center highlights National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Florence, Ky. — (April 1, 2026) Today’s NKY Spotlight Podcast features Jane Herms, President and CEO of Family Nurturing Center. She discusses their upcoming events to highlight National Child Abuse Prevention Month. TO WATCH PODCAST

To tackle child abuse, Kentucky advocates focus on prevention, not just intervention

Florence, Ky. — (April 1, 2026) Despite some progress, Kentucky’s child mistreatment rate is still nearly double the national average.

About 14 out of every 1,000 children were abused in Kentucky in 2024, according to the most recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Though the individual number of cases has decreased by about 13% since 2020, advocates are urging for more preventive measures. TO LISTEN TO PODCAST

Family Nurturing Center begins National Child Abuse Prevention Month with event at Tom Gill Chevrolet

Florence, Ky. — (March 26, 2026) On Wednesday, the Family Nurturing Center launched National Child Abuse Prevention Month with a Blue Ribbon Ceremony hosted by Tom Gill at Tom Gill Chevrolet in Florence.

The blue ribbon is a symbol for child abuse prevention. In 1989, a Virginia grandmother tied a blue ribbon to her car antenna to honor her grandson, who lost his life at the hands of his parents. It has since become an internationally recognized symbol for child abuse prevention. Attendees at Wednesday’s event were given blue ribbons to display during the month of April. READ MORE

Helping raise money for the Family Nurturing Center

Cincinnati, Oh. — (March 16, 2026) Helping raise money for the Family Nurturing Center (Kickin It with Ken) CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO

Ken Baker and FOX19 NOW team up with LaRosa’s to fund the Family Nurturing Center

Cincinnati, Oh. — (March 16, 2026)

Ken Baker and FOX19 NOW team up with LaRosa’s to fund the Family Nurturing Center (Kickin It with Ken) CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO

Family Nurturing Center, aiming to end the cycle of child abuse, reaches out to the whole community

Florence, Ky. — (March 15, 2026) The Family Nurturing Center, a non-profit, aims to end the cycle of children abuse by addressing individual well-being and healthy family relationships. Its long-standing services includes a wide-ranging and vitally important menu — from counseling to parent education to education and training for children and adults to parenting time supervision to holistic and wellness programs. READ MORE

Tri-State nonprofit working to end child abuse prepares for move to new facility

Crestview Hills, Ky. — (March 6, 2026) A nonprofit focused on ending child abuse in the Cincinnati area is getting a brand new home that leaders hope will let them serve thousands more families in the years to come. READ MORE

Family Nurturing Center calls on region to ‘Light Up Blue’ for National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April

Florence, Ky. — (February 28, 2026) This April, communities across Ohio and Kentucky are invited to stand together in solidarity for children by participating in Light Up Blue, a regional awareness initiative led by the Family Nurturing Center in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. READ MORE

More Than a Visit: Reimagining Parenting Time to Strengthen Families

Florence, Ky. — (October 16, 2025) By shifting the focus from supervision to active parenting, child welfare systems are helping children stay connected, families heal, and reunification become possible.

For children separated from their parents because of abuse, neglect, or other safety concerns, time spent together during that separation is more than a moment on a calendar — it’s a lifeline. Those visits are opportunities to preserve bonds, nurture relationships, and lay the groundwork for healing and reunification. READ MORE

Family Nurturing Center moving into new larger home in Crestview Hills as work expands too

Florence, Ky. — (August 26, 2025) Bigger may be better – but for the Family Nurturing Center, well it is more of a necessity.

“We’re moving from our home of seven years — 5 Spiral Drive in Florence – to 380 Centre View Boulevard in Crestview Hills,” Jane Herms, president and CEO of the Center told the Northern Kentucky Tribune, during an abbreviated walk-through the new facility the other day. “We have 12,000-square feet in Crestview Hills now, and when we’re finally moved in, we’ll have 18,000.” READ MORE

Family Nurturing Center staff and board members honored at the Red’s game on June 23, 2025

Cincinnati, Oh. — (June 23, 2025) Family Nurturing Center was honored at the Red’s game as a non-profit of the month in June. Staff members and board members were honored on the field. SEE VIDEO

Family Nurturing Center to host inaugural golf scramble September 18 at Union’s Lassing Pointe

Florence, Ky. — (June 28, 2025) Family Nurturing Center has announced its inaugural golf scramble will take place September 18 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lassing Pointe Golf Course, located at 226 Double Eagle Drive in Union. READ MORE

Family Nurturing Center’s 2025 Prom for a Purpose sets new record with more than $200,000 raised

Florence, Ky. — (June 12, 2025) Family Nurturing Center’s 2025 Prom for a Purpose attracted more than 500 attendees and set a new record for the organization, netting over $200,000 to its mission to cultivate safe children, thriving families, and nurturing communities. READ MORE

Family Nurturing Center announces fifth-annual Prom for Purpose, Child Abuse Prevention Month events

Florence, Ky. — (March 6, 2025) As April and May fast approach, Family Nurturing Center (FNC) is offering unique opportunities to stand together in solidarity for a cause that profoundly affects our Northern Kentucky communities — to Prevent Child Abuse. READ MORE

Debby Shipp shines light on child abuse prevention for the Family Nurturing Center in Florence

Florence, Ky. — (January 23, 2025) Debby Shipp is feeling blue all over. But please, do not feel sorry for her – that is a good thing. A real good thing. Shipp is the new Development Director for the Family Nurturing Center in Florence — and she is raising awareness with blue – blue lights. READ MORE

Family Nurturing Center drives awareness of child abuse and neglect, helps region’s children

Florence, Ky. — (November 29, 2024) A common response to hearing about child abuse and neglect is “That only happens in other neighborhoods.” Statistically, that’s not true. Both abuse and neglect affect wealthy and low-income neighborhoods and every area in between. READ MORE

Enquirer Media Names Family Nurturing Center a winner of the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Top Workplaces 2024 award

Florence, Ky. — (July 18, 2024) Family Nurturing Center has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Cincinnati Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. READ MORE

Family Nurturing Center joins partners in pledging to safeguard children

Florence, Ky. — (April 15, 2024) Family Nurturing Center joins 30 community partners in pledging and recommitting to safeguarding the welfare and health of children as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month. READ MORE

Family Nurturing Center educates community about child abuse prevention

Florence, Ky. — (April 3, 2024) The Family Nurturing Center provides support to kids in the community by equipping families with resources, and educating the Greater Cincinnati Area about ways to prevent child abuse. CL’s Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw talked with CEO and President Jane Herms about their work and previewed the group’s upcoming events. READ MORE

WCPO: ‘Prom for a Purpose’ helps fight child abuse

WCPO: Step Up for Children

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Interact for Health awards second round of grants to area nonprofits to support youth mental health … READ MORE