Webinar: Maternal Behavioral Health in Kentucky: Insights from a Home Visiting Lens

The presentation will start by exploring the importance of maternal behavioral health in Kentucky, and ways that the HANDS program can support families. The bulk of the presentation will focus on an evaluation of how HANDS serves families with behavioral health needs, from a family perspective, a home visitor perspective, and a community perspective. As we explore barriers, opportunities, and actionable next steps for the HANDS program, attendees will be challenged to apply these lessons learned and reflect on their role in promoting maternal behavioral health.

Presented by:

Emily Ferrell
Epidemiologist, Kentucky Department for Public Health

Dr. Ferrell is a maternal and child health epidemiologist at the Kentucky Department for Public Health, where she has worked for a dozen years. In this capacity she has led a variety of projects spanning from preconception through early childhood. Her professional interests include program evaluation, data linkage, and mentoring the next generation of MCH epidemiologists. She holds a DrPH in public health leadership from the University of South Florida.