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
Face It® Friday: It's okay for kids to say no to giving or receiving hugs or kisses from relatives and friends. During the holidays, and really any time of year, pediatricians recommend parents reconsider the age-old practice of forcing children to hug or kiss members of the extended family when visiting....
Face It® Friday: Indoor Family Fun for Cold Days! Although winter isn't officially here, it's definitely cold in most parts of Kentucky! In the coming weeks, schools will be out for winter break meaning most kids will be spending time at home with parents or caregivers. Keeping children occupied for an extended amount of...
Face It® Friday: National Adoption Month- Kentucky's Needs and Resources Every child needs a family. We know that children succeed when they are with caring adults who can help guide them as they grow. The commonwealth has over 9,800 children living with foster families or in group homes as a result of...
Fall 2018 Face It® Newsletter The Kosair Charities® Face It® Movement continues to engage and activate our partners and community members. This Fall, Face It has been busy spreading the word of the work at conferences, with releasing our newest caregiver tool, a guide with 10 Free Activities to Connect with...
Face It® Friday: 13 Tips for a Spook-tacular & Safe Halloween It’s almost Halloween! As kids take to the streets dressed as their favorite superheroes, princesses, and scary creatures it is our duty, as adults, to ensure a fun and safe holiday. Check out our 13 tips to keep kids safe...
Transitioning from being at home with a new baby to child care can be terrifying for new parents. I thought I would keep my daughter at home with me until she was at least 1 year old so I was in no rush to look for child care. Unfortunately, I...
By Tina Agonva In 2008, I became a young parent raising a newborn. It was not easy. Kentucky has 57,000 children who are living with a parent who is between 18 and 24 years old, according to the latest policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Opening Doors for Young Parents....
Face It® Friday: 10 Free Activities to Connect With Your Child! We recognize that being a parent can be hard at times. It's easy to get distracted by work, school, and our daily tasks. To try and make it easier for you to reconnect with your kids, here are 10 free activities...
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Did you know Face It ships to all 120 Kentucky counties for free? So far we've had 42 requests in the month of August! Over 9,300 brochures have been distributed throughout 29 of the 120 counties in Kentucky! Would you like free child abuse recognition and prevention resources for your classroom, library,...