Together, the Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS), the Kentucky Early Intervention System (KEIS) and the Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC) support families in the everyday work of helping children eat well, move often, and stay connected. Through small, powerful moments—shared meals, playful movement, and loving interaction—we help Kentucky's youngest children grow stronger today and thrive for a lifetime.
Programs
HANDS | Health Access Nuturing Development Services
KEIS | Kentucky Early Intervention System
WIC | Women, Infants and Children Program
Resources
AAP | Nutrition for Children
AHA | Recommendations for Physical Activity in Kids Infographic
5210: Healthy Numbers for Kentucky Families
Share Your Journey With Us!
Tell us how you are personalizing the Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign to meet your unique circumstances by emailing us at: OurHealthyKYHome@ky.gov.
Shareable Resources
Simple steps such as eating 2 servings of fruits or vegetables daily, exercising at least 30 minutes 3 times per week and engaging with others to stay connected can help improve your overall health. Visit: OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign.
The foods children eat today support their growth, brain development and overall health. Encouraging balanced meals now helps set the foundation for a healthier future. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. Visit: OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov
Movement, laughter and play are great exercises for kids. Physical activity helps improve focus, boost mood, build confidence and support healthy growth. Learn more ways you can increase physical activities for your kids at: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-kids-infographic
Children grow through connection. A few minutes of focused attention each day can build trust, boost learning and strengthen bonds that last a lifetime. Your presence today helps them thrive tomorrow. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov
The Kentucky Early Intervention System (KEIS) Kentucky Early Intervention System, or KEIS, serve infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities by supporting their parents or primary caregivers with education and skill building so they can better support and help their children during the most critical years of growth. To learn more visit: KESI.ky.gov. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov
Little Steps, Big ProgressKEIS provides early intervention services that support speech, movement, learning and social development for children from birth to age three. By partnering with families, KEIS helps children build skills during the years that matter most. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov
HANDS is a voluntary program for expecting parents and families with children from pregnancy up to age three. Through home visits and ongoing support, trained professionals provide education, encouragement and practical tools to help families build healthy routines. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov
Through the Kentucky Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program, you have ongoing support from trained professionals on topics such as nutrition, child development, safe environments and positive parent-child interaction—helping families establish habits that support healthy eating, active living, and meaningful engagement from the very beginning. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov
WIC supports pregnant women, new moms, infants and young children with healthy foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support. For more information regarding the Kentucky WIC program and how it can help, visit: WIC.ky.gov. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov