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
This adorable face on the left is my one and a half year old daughter. She’s sweet, spunky, independent, and FULL of personality. Did I say sweet? Sometimes I need to remind myself of that because… Right before the holidays hit, we entered what we refer to in my house as...
Parenting is a very rewarding and joyful experience. But it often comes with its fair share of challenges and stress. Parental and familial stress may come from a variety of sources, such as typical life events and changes, social pressures, environmental conditions, and even big, long-term traumas (e.g. a global...
Parenting was tough pre-pandemic. However, in the year 2022, after almost two years in a worldwide health crisis, parenting has become a whole new ballgame. Not only are parents still asked to juggle the normal parenting responsibilities (feed and clothe their kids, act as chauffeur to school and their many...
Navigating healthy sexual development and boundary-setting with kids can be difficult. This may be especially so with children with disabilities. A report released earlier in the year by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on Children with Disabilities outlines the important role that pediatricians play in helping children and caregivers navigate this process. The recent...
The impending holiday season is always a much-anticipated time for kids and families, and especially so this year as many families are finally able to share the holidays with one another again following the pandemic and social distancing. These family gatherings are also an opportunity to model and teach the...
We know that kids are kids, and sometimes they get minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises on the bony areas of the body, like their knees, elbows, and foreheads. However, there are some injuries that may indicate that something is wrong. The TEN-4 bruising rule is an easy-to-remember acronym to help people identify...
Every year, the Kosair Charities’ Face It Movement raises awareness of the critically important TEN-4 Bruising Rule by hosting a series of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT) Prevention & Recognition Trainings for professionals and community members throughout the state to learn to recognize the signs and report potential child abuse. The TEN-4 Bruising Rule reminds us...
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,...
By Carli Mosby-Smith, originally posted on Kentucky Youth Advocates These are unprecedented times. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, along with Governors across the nation, has issued strict orders to practice social distancing and stay “Healthy at Home” to slow the spread of the virus. While physical...
In light of COVID-19 concerns and the resulting mandates to socially distance, most child care centers are shutting their doors to help prevent the continued spread of the coronavirus. Those “limited duration” child care centers that are open, have a limited number of spots and are reserved for children of first responders, medical professionals, and other...
