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Community Collaboration for Children

Helping People. Changing Lives.

Community Collaboration for Children (CCC) services are in-home based services that educate, strengthen, and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect. CCC empowers the family unit by promoting the safety, well-being, strength, and stability of children and families by teaching problem-solving skills, appropriate discipline techniques, self- sufficiency, and coordinating community resources. Services address children’s physical, mental, emotional and educational needs while strengthening and supporting families. CCC accepts referrals from community partners, self-referrals, family, friends, and the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS). CCC services are available free to families whom maintain custody of children across the state. –chfs.ky.gov

CCC’s Target Population Includes the Following:

  • Children with disabilities
  • Teen parents and young adult parents
  • Parents with disabilities
  • Single-parent households
  • Families with young children
  • Low-income families and households experiencing poverty
  • Families facing financial or personal hardship
  • Children who are truant or experiencing challenges in the school system
  • Grandparents and other caregivers raising children
  • Families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness

What is 'In-Home Services'?

In-Home Services is a short-term home based intensive service offered to families to support and empower the family unit. Families will receive services uniquely tailored to meet their individual needs. In-Home Based Services are designed to educate, strengthen, and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Services shall develop, support, and empower the family unit by teaching problem solving skills, discussing appropriate discipline techniques, assisting parents in becoming self-sufficient, and coordinating available community resources. These services can also include but no limited to, Anger Management skills, budgeting skills, parenting curriculum, health and environmental issues and working with developmental delays.

Services coming skill-based intervention with flexible scheduling so that they are available to families according to their individual needs. In-Home Based Service staff teaches the family how to live together safely while addressing their immediate needs.

Referrals for In-Home Services

Referrals for In-Home Services will be accepted from the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) and associated agencies, other community partners, self-referrals, and any other community members. Referrals will be made to community resources as needed. There is no cost to the families for any of the services that the CCC Program provides. Limited financial assistance is available to help referrals. Referrals accepted for ages prenatal through age 18.

Download CCC In-Home Referral Form

Center Contacts

Central Office
Carrie Bunch
Carrie.bunch@lc-caa.org
270-343-4600

Additional Information

The Pinwheel: A Symbol of Hope for Every Child

Since 2008, the blue pinwheel has served as the national symbol for child abuse prevention, first introduced by Prevent Child Abuse America®. More than just a visual emblem, the pinwheel represents the joy, innocence, and limitless potential of childhood. Its bright, hopeful motion reminds us that every child deserves to grow up in an environment filled with safety, stability, and love.

Each pinwheel stands as a call to action for families, caregivers, educators, and communities to play an active role in protecting and supporting children. By creating safe spaces, offering encouragement, and remaining attentive to the needs of children and families, we help build stronger foundations for the future. Together, we can keep the pinwheel turning toward a brighter tomorrow — one where every child has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and flourish.

CCC Conferences

Conference Highlights Through the Years

Explore highlights from the CCC Conferences through our photo galleries, capturing the people, partnerships, and moments that make this event so meaningful each year.

2026 CCC Conference
2025 CCC Conference

Community Baby Shower

At LC-CAA, we celebrate the joy of new beginnings by hosting community baby showers. These heartwarming events bring our community together to support expectant families and share in the excitement of welcoming little ones into the world. Join us in spreading love and support during this special journey of parenthood

Regional Network

The CCC Regional Network is comprised of community partners and parents who work to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect in the 10-county service area as well as to strengthen parents and families. For more information regarding the Community Collaboration for Children and the services provided, please contact 270-343-4600.

This program is funded under a contract with the Cabinet for Health & Family Services with funds from Title IV-B, Sub-part 2 of the Federal Social Security Act, Promoting Safe and Stable Families and the Federal Community Based Family Resource & Support Services Grant.