[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 172 (Thursday, December 5, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S PLACE AND 
 ITS MISSION TO CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN 
                             LOUISVILLE, KY

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                          HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 5, 2013

  Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, for the past 130 years, Family & Children's 
Place has been a leader in providing support to Louisville-area 
families living in crisis and developing national models for service to 
improve children's academic performances and home lives.
  Family & Children's Place was established in 1883 to help feed, 
clothe, and shelter families in need. Since then, it has evolved to 
meet new needs and challenges facing children and families affected by 
abuse, neglect, and violence.
  The organization was among the first in the Commonwealth of Kentucky 
to recognize the growing problem of child abuse and neglect, and 
responded by doubling its efforts to ensure at-risk families and those 
affected have the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive in a safe 
environment. It has continued to play an instrumental role by 
establishing the only comprehensive child-friendly treatment and 
evaluation center for sexually-abused children in the Louisville 
region.
  Nationally, Family & Children's Place has created model programs to 
help teach parenting skills to first-time parents, improve academic 
success rates for children, reduce the incidence of drug abuse, and 
ensure stable housing and self-sufficiency for families at risk of 
homelessness.
  Today, Family & Children's Place serves a 17-county region 
encompassing Louisville, Southern Indiana, and the surrounding area. 
Last year alone, the organization provided assistance to more than 
6,500 children and family members, and was able to end the cycle of 
child abuse for another 1,200 children.
  Mr. Speaker, as Family & Children's Place embarks on its 131st year 
of remarkable service, I am confident it will continue to strengthen 
our community by inspiring and empowering others through its 
exceptional work.
  Congratulations to Dan Fox, CEO of Family & Children's Place; Pam 
Darnell, President; Bill Meyer, Chairman of the Board; and to all the 
employees and volunteers on 130 years of dedicated service to our 
community.

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