17 Apr Parenting: You were never meant to do this alone

Posted at 15:27h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Parent Perspective, Parenting

Even before becoming a parent, I remember hearing other new parents joke as they left the hospital, “They trust me to take this baby home!” It may sound funny to some, but as I left the hospital with this little baby who had just been released from the NICU after...

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14 Apr A Strengths-Based Approach to Autism

Posted at 12:02h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Parent Perspective

April is National Autism Awareness Month. I agree that it is important to be aware of Autistic individuals in our communities, but I believe that Autism acceptance is much more important.  When you watch the media speak about Autism, they specifically look at all of the negative traits and outcomes...

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06 Apr Keeping Kids Safe in Child Care Settings

Posted at 12:15h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Parenting

Child abuse prevention month is a time to raise awareness about the factors that contribute to abuse and opportunities for prevention. Unfortunately, the youngest and most vulnerable children are the most impacted. Children between the ages of birth and four are at highest risk for abuse with children under the...

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02 Apr Guest Post: A Final Push to Protect Kids with Kyan’s Law

Posted at 08:11h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Policy

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...

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01 Apr Keeping Kids Safe from Abuse and Neglect as Community Members

Posted at 13:36h in Child Abuse Prevention Month, In The Community

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,...

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26 Mar What to Expect During Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026

Posted at 15:01h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Events

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and everyone, from business professionals to grandparents, neighbors, teachers, and grocery store clerks, has a role in prevention and promoting safe environments for children. The latest national Child Maltreatment report shows that while there has been a 13% reduction in child victims of maltreatment from...

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29 Apr OP-ED: Child abuse prevention builds on small moments of support and connection

Posted at 10:08h in Child Abuse Prevention Month, News

This originally appeared as an op-ed in the Kentucky Lantern on April 28, 2025.By Barry Dunn and Shannon MoodyPhoto Credit: Kentucky Lantern, Getty Images In a moment, so much can change in a family’s life.  A last-minute work schedule change that leads to relying on an unsafe babysitter. An unsupportive reaction from a bystander...

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31 Mar Child Abuse Prevention Month: Kosair for Kids Face It Movement Events, Resources, and More 

Posted at 15:51h in Child Abuse Prevention Month, News

LOUISVILLE, KY – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, an important time to remember that everyone has a role to play in keeping kids safe and building strong communities for families to grow and thrive. For over a decade, the Face It Movement, an initiative founded and funded by Kosair for Kids,...

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25 Mar Introducing the Face It Child Abuse and Neglect Data Dashboard

Posted at 16:17h in Child Abuse Prevention Month, Events

To further support this mission, Face It is excited to launch the Face It Child Abuse and Neglect Data Dashboard—a user-friendly tool designed to increase access to critical data and inform communities, advocates, and policymakers working to strengthen Kentucky’s child welfare system. The dashboard provides the most recent full year of...

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20 Mar What to Expect During Child Abuse Prevention Month 2025

Posted at 16:11h in Child Abuse Prevention Month, Events

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child abuse is something that everyone can play a part in preventing. From business professionals to grandparents, neighbors, teachers, and grocery store clerks– everyone has a role in preventing child abuse and promoting safe environments for children. The latest national Child Maltreatment report shows that...

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