Jackson County

Jackson County Resources

Here are some amazing websites you can visit! Check them out and see what wonderful things they have to offer! Check out the Calendar below for some events you may want to attend.

 

“The Library is a conduit for information and recreation, filling a unique place in county  communities
The Library is for everyone.  The Library is both a physical place that offers its services remotely through the Internet and outreach services while at the same time maintaining a physical location that county communities can visit and utilize in many ways”

https://www.jacksoncolibky.com/

 

Community Action Council

As a Head Start provider, the Council is dedicated to understanding and addressing the educational, social and economic needs of the families and communities it serves. The ultimate goal of all of the Council’s Head Start operations is to prepare children for future academic and life success. 

https://www.commaction.org/content/south-central-head-start

 

National Head Start Association

“Head Start is the national commitment to give every vulnerable child an opportunity to succeed.”

nhsa.org

Together Counts

“The free resource center for healthy active living brought to you by Healthy LifeStars, a non-profit organization that is launching a generation of healthy kids through its innovative program, The LifeStar Challenge™”

https://togethercounts.com/

Peep and the Big Wide World

“The animated series Peep and the Big Wide World gives wings to the innovative idea of teaching science and math to preschoolers.”

http://peepandthebigwideworld.com/en/

My Big Little Adventure

“This website can quickly become your go-to place for ways to explore and learn together in your home, your neighborhood and in our city. Because this is a community initiative, other families will be part of this adventure network too.”

https://mybiglittleadventure.org/

united way of the Bluegrass

“When you aren’t sure where to turn for help, United Way of the Bluegrass is here. United Way helps individuals and families through crisis, and along their journeys to emerge stronger and more secure for the future.”

https://www.uwbg.org/

Vroom

“Vroom believes all parents want what’s best for their children. So we joined with scientists, researchers, and parents to take the science out of the lab and put it in the hands of caregivers.”

https://www.vroom.org/

Sesame Street

“Our hub is filled with Videos, playful learning activities, and way to help families stay physically and mentally  healthy”

https://www.sesamestreet.org/

PBS and KET

“We believe that the greatest teachers ignite a love of learning and a sense of possibility that motivates students to reach their full potential.”

 https://ket.pbslearningmedia.org/

CCC Kids Matter

The CCC’s mission is to serve as a visible community resource committed to offering access to affordable, quality care and education. We pledge to promote, expand, and enhance services that improve the quality of life for all children, families, and early care professionals in the Bluegrass.

https://childcarecouncilofky.com/

 

“Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five..”

https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/KYJACKSON/

“An Official Website of the Commonwealth of Kentucky”

https://jacksoncounty.ky.gov/Pages/Officials.aspx

Daniel Boone CCC

Daniel Boone Community Action Agency’s Workforce Innovation “Opportunity Act Program (WIOA) provides assistance to Youth, Adults, and Dislocated Workers.  The WIOA Program is designed to assist the job seeker to acquire skills necessary to become gainfully employed.”

http://danielboonecaa.org/service-areas