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 October 4th, the Kosair For Kids Face It Movement once again raised awareness to the critically important TEN-4 FACESp Bruising Rule and emphasized the importance of adults knowing the signs and symptoms of child abuse and how to report it. The Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at the Lurie...
This October, the Kosair For Kid 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 the importance of training adults on recognizing, reporting, and preventing child abuse October 2 - 4. This year...
The end of summer signals the start of a new school year, a time filled with fresh opportunities, new friendships, and exciting learning adventures. Preparing your family for this transition can be a joyful and rewarding experience. Check out some encouraging tips to help you and your children navigate the...
National Parents' Day is June 28! It is a heartfelt celebration dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the incredible role parents play in shaping our lives and communities. It provides an opportunity to honor parents for their selfless dedication and the invaluable impact they have on their children's lives. Whether you're...
Dear Parent, Let’s take a moment to strip away the filters and perfect Instagram shots to talk about the realness of parenting. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows—sometimes, it’s more like spilled milk and sleepless nights. But here’s the truth: that’s okay. It’s normal, and it’s beautiful in its own chaotic...
Throughout Child Abuse Prevention Month, we highlighted positive childhood experiences and the highs and lows of parenting. We encouraged families to share their stories of a memory that stuck with them, parenting ups and down, a moment when they were a "good enough parent," or a memory from childhood, in...
LOUISVILLE, KY – Kentucky now ranks 14th in the nation in child victims of maltreatment according to the latest Child Maltreatment report from the Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. While there has been a 48% reduction in child victims of maltreatment from 2018 to 2022, Kentucky is around...
Parenthood is a journey filled with joy, love, and countless rewarding moments. However, being a parent also comes with its fair share of challenges. Balancing the demands of parenting, work, and personal life can be overwhelming, often leaving parents feeling drained and neglecting their own well-being. In the midst of...
As 2023 comes to a close, it’s important to look back personally, professionally, organizationally, and as a community to reflect on goals that were accomplished, challenges that were overcome, and areas to continue working towards in the new year. Over the past year, Face It Movement has continued to advocate...
October is National Substance Use Prevention Month, and the unfortunate reality of today is most people know someone struggling with addiction. Whether it’s your friend, colleague, cousin, sibling, mother or child, many of us have been affected by substance abuse. This year, the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy released a...
