All Kentuckians are mandated reporters. If you believe a child is being abused or neglected, call the Child Protection Hotline.
For contact information in other states, please visit our Report It page.
Child help: National Abuse Hotline:
1-800-4-CHILD
or 1-800-422-4453
LOUISVILLE, KY – The Kosair Charities® Face It® Movement focuses on a three-pronged approach to addressing Kentucky’s high rate of child abuse and neglect: promote best practices in prevention and intervention, build community awareness, and advocate for effective policies to keep kids safe and strengthen families. As the convening of the...
Hundreds Attend Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention Trainings, Proclamation Signings, and Positive Parenting Events During Week LOUISVILLE, KY – This October 4th, the Kosair Charities® Face It® Movement is once again bringing awareness to the critically important TEN-4 Bruising Rule, the technique to recognize concerning bruising on young children, and emphasizing...
This was originally posted as an op-ed by The Courier Journal on September 30, 2021. By Dr. Christina Howard, Keith Inman, and Ken Reiss When we reflect on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to date, the constant uncertainty and anxiety stands at the forefront for many. It could be the uncertainty of your...
Childhood abuse is an incredibly traumatizing and disturbing reality that many children and families endure. Kentucky had over 20,000 child victims of maltreatment in 2019. For Child Abuse Prevention Month this year, we’re highlighting an often underrepresented form of childhood abuse that affects thousands of children. This area of child...
In case you hadn’t heard: April was Child Abuse Prevention Month! Kosair Charities’ Face It Movement, along with over 100 partner organizations, spent the month raising awareness of this important issue and reminding us that we ALL have a role to play in child abuse prevention. Throughout the month, Face It hosted 11 virtual events and training sessions with over 200 professionals,...
Contact:Mara Powellmpowell@kyyouth.org LOUISVILLE, KY – During Child Abuse Prevention Month, we are reminded that keeping kids safe is an adult responsibility. In partnership with Delta Dental of Kentucky, the Kosair Charities Face It Movement is launching a new online toolkit for health and oral health professionals with resources and information on...
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, an important time to remember that everyone has a role to play in keeping communities safe for kids to grow and thrive. According to data from the latest national Child Maltreatment Report, Kentucky has the highest rate of child maltreatment in the nation for...
Contact:Mara Powellmpowell@kyyouth.org LOUISVILLE, KY – In the closing days of the 2021 legislative session, the Kentucky Senate ensured final passage of an important bill for survivors of child sexual abuse, House Bill 472. “According to data from the latest national Child Maltreatment Report, there were more than 20,000 child maltreatment victims in...
Contact:Mara Powellmpowell@kyyouth.org LOUISVILLE, KY – The 2021 Kentucky General Assembly is taking important action for kids in its final days. Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee ensured passage of House Bill 472, a measure to support survivors of child sexual abuse. “The research tells us that only 38 percent of children who have...
Contact:Mara Powellmpowell@kyyouth.org LOUISVILLE, KY – The Kentucky House of Representatives emphasized their commitment to prioritizing survivors of child abuse with today’s passage of House Bill 472, sponsored by Representative Lynn Bechler. “With around one-third of all child sexual assault victims being under the age of 12, many children lack the capacity to understand...
