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
By Clarissa Mobley, Kentucky Youth Advocates National Parents' Day is July 25. On this day (and all of the others) we recognize parents and caregivers and celebrate teamwork in raising kids. Parenting is hard work! It takes a LOT of time, energy, and loads of PATIENCE. Those who are raising and caring...
Blog by Debbie Abreu, Kentucky Youth Advocates When my son was two years old, I was questioning my parenting skills. My daughter, who is three years older than my son, had a calm demeanor, played quietly with her toys, and helped me take care of her little brother who she affectionately...
Blog written by: Clarissa Mobley - Kentucky Youth Advocates What do you think of when you hear the word kind? Do you think of a hug? A smile? A person? Merriam Webster defines kind as “of a sympathetic or helpful nature.” Face It wants to highlight a group of folks who...
Happy summer everyone! It’s me, the Tooth Fairy, and I have a few summertime requests. I really do love my job, but…here’s the thing: I don’t get a summer vacation. Or any vacation. Most magical beings who leave gifts have seasonal work and/or an entire workshop. (I’m looking at you,...
Face It would like to wish a Happy Father's Day to all of the amazing dads out there raising the future generation! We would also like to thank our partner at 502 Fathers for their tireless work in providing support and guidance to dads and caregivers. Check out this message from...
Summertime has finally arrived! Summers are ideal for spending quality time with family and friends, taking a relaxing vacation, and allowing your kids to take a break from the demands of school. Summertime can also be a challenge for parents as they attempt to plan fun and enriching activities to...
I landed my first “real” job at 16 years old!!! My best friend and I applied for the position of a dishwasher at a local eatery, and we were both hired! We were about to be co-workers! I was elated! My new employer was DeFazio’s Italian Restaurant which was about...
TRIGGER WARNING This article or section, or pages it links to, contains information about sexual assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. Blog written by Leigh Ann Yost May is Trauma Awareness Month, following April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month. Just another awareness month, right? No, it’s not. Everyone knows you...
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. In this blog Bethany Wright-Goetzinger, a local foster and adoptive parent shares her journey of becoming a trans-racial foster parent and the importance of building meaningful connections and a support system for her family. When my husband and I welcomed our sons into our...
Don’t miss out! If you were unable to attend the Facebook Live Face It Youth Ambassadors Panel Discussion, it’s not too late! Members of the Kosair Charities Face It Movement Youth Ambassadors discuss why child abuse prevention is important to young people, what youth can do in their community to...
