Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Resource Center (MHDD)

This organizations works to improve mental health services and supports for people with developmental disabilities. By serving as a national clearinghouse, it helps provide access to the most current evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices that address the mental health needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Jacqui Kearns

Champion of Communication: Jacqui Kearns Honored with June Downing Award

Jacqui Kearns has respected and tried to further June Downing’s work for years. The organization that Downing was a part …

Wings Of Innovation Award Recipients with Award

Child Care Aware® of Kentucky Earns Silver Innovation Award at National Summit

Photo: Left to Right – Bethany Davis, Director of Data Evaluation & Impact, Jill Norris, Regional Child Care Administrator for Two Rivers …

Dr. Mykal Leslie Staff Photo

Leslie to lead Human Development Institute

As Dr. Mykal Leslie steps into his new role as Executive Director of the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute …