Shannan Rome, MSW, CSW, CLC
Public Health HANDS Manager
Franklin Co Health Department
Ms. Shannan Rome is described as a true asset to Kentucky Public Health for her exceptional work as the HANDS Manager at the Franklin County Health Department. Her leadership of this home visitation program for new and expecting parents has led to the development of an incredible team that provides excellent service for Franklin County. She exhibits a keen sensitivity to the needs of the community and has developed innovative solutions for HANDS families. She recently instituted HANDS visits in the Franklin County Regional Jail setting. This has become one of the most popular programs at the Regional Jail among inmates who are new parents and has received accolades at the Kentucky Jailers Association Annual Conference. Ms. Rome has provided expert guidance for staff at other health departments and continually works with community partners to provide cribs, car seats and other supplies for HANDS families.
According to Ms. Rome’s health department director, “Shannan makes it known that the HANDS program is a true calling for her. Her passion is infectious, and her improvement ideas are always innovative. Kentucky Public Health is lucky to have a HANDS manager like Shannan Rome!”