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Western Kentucky University’s Center for Child Welfare was established on June 21st, 2019 as Kentucky’s first center for child welfare!

09/07/2026

Meet the Child Welfare Analytics Team! The team supports the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services by analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing insights that help inform child welfare practice and decision-making. Their work helps turn data into action and ultimately, better outcomes for Kentucky’s children and families. Thank you!

https://ow.ly/hVZE50ZFkUH

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services
CAYA Collaborative Care
Western Kentucky University
College of Health and Human Services at WKU

09/03/2026

COME JOIN US - TODAY

The CAYA ARCH Institute—Advancing Research and Community Health—is a new initiative within the WKU College of Health and Human Services that brings together applied research centers, faculty expertise, and community partners. ARCH is designed to strengthen collaboration, support community-engaged research, and increase the collective impact of this work across WKU and the communities we serve.

As one of its first initiatives, in collaboration with CAYA Collaborative Care, we invite you to the first ARCH Exchange:
Thursday, September 3
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Carroll Knicely Conference Center, Room 163B

The ARCH Exchange is a new gathering designed to bring together WKU faculty, staff, and community partners to exchange ideas, learn about ongoing research and community-based work, and identify new opportunities for connection and collaboration.

Exchange Ideas. Build Connections. Make an Impact.

We would love to have you attend this first session. Please also share this invitation with colleagues and community partners who may be interested. We hope to see you there!

CAYA Collaborative Care
Western Kentucky University
College of Health and Human Services at WKU
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

09/02/2026

Welcome Back CHHS was a huge success yesterday!

We were thrilled to be part of the celebration and welcome students back to the Hill! Everyone enjoyed an afternoon filled with pizza, popsicles, and face painting. It was the perfect way to kick off a new semester! Here’s to a great year ahead!

Western Kentucky University
College of Health and Human Services at WKU
CAYA Collaborative Care
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

09/01/2026

Welcome, CLC!

We were thrilled to welcome our inaugural cohort of the Community Leadership Collaborative (CLC) last night! We are excited to watch these students grow as leaders while they explore community resources, build meaningful connections, and dive into the complex issues impacting children and families across the Commonwealth. 💙

Keep an eye out for the CLC cohort and the meaningful work they’ll be doing throughout the year!

Western Kentucky University
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services
College of Health and Human Services at WKU
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
CAYA Collaborative Care

08/31/2026

The CAYA ARCH Institute—Advancing Research and Community Health—is a new initiative within the WKU College of Health and Human Services that brings together applied research centers, faculty expertise, and community partners. ARCH is designed to strengthen collaboration, support community-engaged research, and increase the collective impact of this work across WKU and the communities we serve.

As one of its first initiatives, in collaboration with CAYA Collaborative Care, we invite you to the first ARCH Exchange:
Thursday, September 3
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Carroll Knicely Conference Center, Room 163B

The ARCH Exchange is a new gathering designed to bring together WKU faculty, staff, and community partners to exchange ideas, learn about ongoing research and community-based work, and identify new opportunities for connection and collaboration.

Exchange Ideas. Build Connections. Make an Impact.

We would love to have you attend this first session. Please also share this invitation with colleagues and community partners who may be interested. We hope to see you there!

CAYA Collaborative Care
Western Kentucky University
College of Health and Human Services at WKU
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

08/27/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Whitney Cassity-Caywood has accepted the position of Assistant Director of the Center for Child Welfare! We are excited to have her step into this new role and look forward to the leadership she will bring as we expand the Center’s impact across Kentucky. Congratulations, Dr. Cassity-Caywood!

Western Kentucky University
College of Health and Human Services at WKU
CAYA Collaborative Care
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services

08/25/2026

The WKU Center for Child Welfare is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Erin Warfel as the Center’s new Director. Stay tuned for an announcement about Dr. Griffiths’ new leadership role, but today belongs to Dr. Warfel. Please join us in celebrating this well-earned appointment and an exciting new chapter for the Center under her leadership. The future is bright! Congratulations, Dr. Warfel!

Western Kentucky University
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
College of Health and Human Services at WKU
CAYA Collaborative Care
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services

08/24/2026

Welcome back and have a great school year!

Western Kentucky University
College of Health and Human Services at WKU

08/13/2026

We are excited to announce the CCW Integrated Family Trauma Treatment Clinic is hiring a Trauma Clinician! Click the link to apply!

https://ow.ly/OvFB50ZxaJR

Kentucky Department for Community Based Services Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services College of Health and Human Services at WKU WKU Social Work

08/06/2026

We are excited to announce the CCW Integrated Family Trauma Treatment Clinic is hiring a Trauma Clinician! Click the link to apply!

https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=203432

Kentucky Department for Community Based Services Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services College of Health and Human Services at WKU WKU Social Work

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2355 Nashville Road
Bowling Green, KY
42101

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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https://www.wku.edu/childwelfare/

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