By Heaven Bryant, Social Media Manager at 2X Game ChangersSafety is a birthright, and as adults, we all have a moral responsibility to protect the innocent, especially our children. Safety is not simply nice to have. It is a basic need for a child's nervous system, development, and well being....
Educators are crucial for detecting child maltreatment—conservative calculations estimate between 5,500 and 8,000 reports were missed during the pandemic due to decreased enrollment and distance learning. As Kentucky adults, we are responsible for keeping kids safe. In the efforts to end child abuse and neglect, knowledge is our best tool....
This op-ed was originally posted by the NKyTribune on April 27, 2026. By Shannon Moody and Barry Dunn “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.” The Little Engine That Could taught many of us the power of persistence – not giving up when the going gets tough and maintaining...
By Kiera DunkThis blog was originally published on Kentucky Youth Advocates As many people focus on the headlines coming out of the federal government, they often overlook what is happening at the state level. While the state government has a direct impact on our daily lives, people have more power than...
Child abuse and neglect is preventable and every Kentuckian has a unique role to play in keeping kids safe. In the efforts to end child abuse and neglect, knowledge is our best tool and it starts within the community. We are all members of a community, whether that’s our neighborhood,...
Contact:Mara Powellmpowell@kyyouth.org LOUISVILLE, KY – The latest national Child Maltreatment report, released last month by the Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, shows a total of 14,505 child victims of maltreatment in Kentucky during the reporting period (FFY 2024). While there has been a 13% reduction...
By Jane Herms, President/CEO, Family Nurturing CenterThis blog was originally published on Kentucky Youth Advocates By shifting the focus from supervision to active parenting, child welfare systems are helping children stay connected, families heal, and reunification become possible. For children separated from their parents because of abuse, neglect, or other safety concerns,...
by: Courtney Lauver, LCSW, Therapist at Bridge Counseling & Wellness in Louisville September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. While we would prefer to avoid thinking of this topic in relation to our children, according to SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration), 3.2 million children aged 12-17 reported they...
NEWS RELEASE September 11, 2025 Contact:Kelsey Dimarkdimar@kyyouth.orgLaunch of New Educational Training Videos on Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition...
This blog was originally posted on Kentucky Youth AdvocatesKentucky continues to face rates of child maltreatment that are nearly double the national average. Infants are at the greatest risk, making up 1 in 8 victims, making the first year of life a crucial period for prevention. Policies that give parents stability...