Carrie’s journey to healthy parenting
Emmory Shipley, Communications Coordinator
After she was arrested for smoking marijuana in public in front of her daughter, Carrie* was required by her probation officer to take a parenting class, leading her to our Parents Acquiring Skills and Strengths (PASS) Program. When Carrie started PASS, she shared with the group that she had...read moreMeet the Open Arms team: Dr. Lisa Powell
Emmory Shipley, Communications Coordinator
Dr. Lisa Powell, Ph.D., is the Director of Integrated Care at our Open Arms Children’s Health clinic. She chose to work at Open Arms because of her desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. She feels fortunate to work alongside a group of experienced, dedicated providers....read moreMeet the Open Arms team: Dr. Pradip Patel
Emmory Shipley, Communications Coordinator
Dr. Pradip Patel, MD, is a Pediatrician in our Open Arms Children’s Health clinic, treating patients since 2013. He joined the team because of his desire to work in a traditional physician environment. The majority of his clinical work is with the University of Louisville School of Medicine where...read moreYoung Men’s Transitional Program
Emmory Shipley, Communications Coordinator
In January, our Young Men’s Transitional Program opened for boys between the ages of 16-20 with a goal of permanent independent living, emancipation, or without identified homes. Young men who are over 18 and have recommitted to the state are able to participate as a resident even after they...read moreResidents share their Arts for Kosair Kids® experience!
Emmory Shipley, Communications Coordinator
During the 2018-2019 school year, Arts for Kosair Kids®, in partnership with Fund for the Arts, has provided our residents classes taught by Commonwealth Theatre Center and Louisville Youth Choir. Through these classes, our residents are grasping the importance of art for self-expression and community building. In theatre class,...read moreFebruary President’s Award: Joe Hamilton
Emmory Shipley, Communications Coordinator
Each month, President and CEO Paul Robinson awards a team member who exemplifies our core values of excellence, compassion, wellness, and empowerment. By living our values, they achieve the Home’s mission to enrich the lives of children and families with hope, health, and happiness. The February President’s Award was...read moreMeet the Open Arms team: Dr. Kristen Brents
Emmory Shipley, Communications Coordinator
Dr. Kristen Brents, PT, DPT, CPMT, is a Physical Therapist in our Open Arms Children’s Health clinic. She was first intrigued by Open Arms because of the diversity of patients served, as well as the holistic services provided. She joined the team because of her passion of working with...read moreMeet the Open Arms team: Mary Beth Dean
Emmory Shipley, Communications Coordinator
Mary Beth Dean, M.S. Ed., is an Early Interventionist in our Little Ears audiology department at Open Arms Children’s Health. She joined the team because of our facility’s mission of comprehensive care. She is proud to work with Little Ears because of their diligence in providing high quality services...read moreFebruary Volunteer of the Month: Judy Weber
Emmory Shipley, Communications Coordinator
Volunteer of the Month is awarded to someone who goes above and beyond in their role at the Home, exemplifying the values of Home of the Innocents in all the work they do and time they give to the children and families we serve. Judy Weber, Data Entry Volunteer,...read moreDespite fragile bones, Ainsley thrives during aquatic therapy!
Emmory Shipley, Communications Coordinator
For Ainsley Gray, Baby Shark is more than just a fun song – it’s a part of her aquatic therapy in our 92 degree therapy pool! Ainsley is a fun-loving two-year-old who loves to giggle and make others laugh. She was born on January 24, 2017 with a condition...read more