Bounce builds the resiliency of children, adults, and families by improving knowledge about the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the skills to help people bounce back from adversity.

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Bounce builds the resiliency of children, adults, and families by improving knowledge about the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the skills to help people bounce back from adversity.

The Bounce Coalition’s Story

Thanks to the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky‘s Investing in Kentucky’s Future initiative, the Bounce Coalition was born in 2014. And with backbone support from Kentucky Youth Advocates, it now continues as a program of the state’s premier independent voice for kids. 

Featured News

  • Honoring Social Work Month: The Heart of Trauma-Informed Care

    As March rolls in, it brings with it a significant celebration for an essential profession: social work. March is Social Work Month, a time to honor and recognize the tireless efforts of social workers who [...]

  • Black History Month: Childhood Experiences and Outcomes

    Blog was written by Bounce and Kentucky Youth Advocates intern, Rayne Parker This Black History Month is a time for celebrating, learning, and reflecting. It  is often full of recounting undertold histories and sharing in [...]

  • Bounce Welcomes New Co-Chair, Dr. Tony Zipple

    The Bounce Coalition is thrilled to welcome its new Co-Chair, Dr. Tony Zipple. Tony has served on the Bounce Executive Committee since 2014, serving on both the Training/Evaluation and Strategy Workgroups. Throughout his decade-long commitment [...]

  • 2023 Bounce Year In Review

    For the Bounce Coalition, 2023 was a year for continued growth, deepening of partnerships, and increased reach. As we begin planning for some exciting work for the year ahead, we would like to take a [...]