02 May Pay It Forward: Be The Community Families Need to Succeed

Posted at 15:31h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, In The Community, Parenting, Positive Parenting

One call can change a parent’s life forever. In fact, between July 2021 and June 2022, over 120,000 reports were made, most by telephone, to Child Protective Services (CPS) in Kentucky (Department of Community Based Services SFY 2022).  What you may not know? Only around 6% were found to be substantiated...

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14 Apr What is a parent?

Posted at 07:43h in Child Abuse Prevention Month, Parent Perspective, Parenting, Positive Parenting, Strengthening Families

In a world of helicopter parents, lawnmower parents, good enough parenting, attachment parenting, etc. who has it all figured out? Will the real Perfect Parent please stand up?  During the month of April, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This week, the Kosair for Kids Face It Movement is focusing...

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13 Apr Face It Movement Launches New Cyber Safety 101 Resource

Posted at 06:00h in Child Abuse Prevention Month, In The Community, News, Parenting

Face It Movement Launches New Cyber Safety 101 Resource Offering Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online  For immediate release: April 13, 2023 Contact: Mara Powell mpowell@kyyouth.org  LOUISVILLE, KY – The internet offers endless opportunities for learning, exploration, and connection, yet there are also hidden dangers that all parents and caregivers must be aware of as...

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05 Apr Recapping Face It State Policy Wins for 2023

Posted at 13:25h in Child Abuse Prevention Month, News, Policy

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Face It Movement, an initiative founded and funded by Kosair for Kids, directly addresses incidences of child abuse and neglect in Kentucky and promotes best practices in child abuse prevention and intervention while engaging the community and advocating for effective policies to improve...

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30 Mar Overview of Child Abuse Prevention Month 2023

Posted at 17:23h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, News, Strengthening Families

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, an important time to remember that everyone has a role to play in keeping communities safe for kids to grow and thrive. According to findings within the latest national Child Maltreatment Report, Kentucky now has the 6th highest rate in child maltreatment as opposed...

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19 May Child Abuse Prevention Month 2022 Recap

Posted at 13:26h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month

Though Child Abuse Prevention Month is over, our work to prevent and end child abuse goes beyond well beyond April. The Kosair Charities’ Face It Movement, along with over 125 partner organizations across the state, spent the month raising awareness around this very important issue and reminding us that we...

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21 Apr OP-ED: How to be a supportive bystander for kids

Posted at 12:22h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, In The Community, News

This was originally posted as an op-ed by The Courier Journal on April 21, 2022. By Jane Herms, Ken Reiss and Nancy Weaver We’ve all been there. You’re out shopping or at a restaurant with friends or family and you notice a parent and a child really struggling. Maybe the child is having a...

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03 Apr Setting Appropriate Expectations for You and Your Family

Posted at 13:23h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, In The Community, Parenting, Positive Parenting

This week kicks off the first full week of April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month and we are focusing on the importance of setting appropriate expectations for your kids and family. Kids thrive when we set clear expectations. Whether those expectations pertain to their behavior, routine, chores, or rules they must...

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24 Mar Child Abuse Prevention Month: Kosair Charities Face It Movement Events, Resources, and More

Posted at 10:59h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 24, 2022 Louisville, KY – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, an important time to remember that everyone has a role to play in keeping communities safe for kids to grow and thrive. The Face It Movement, an initiative founded and funded by Kosair Charities, directly addresses the unacceptable incidences of child...

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10 Mar Overview of Child Abuse Prevention Month 2022

Posted at 13:15h in Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, an important time to remember that everyone has a role to play in keeping communities safe for kids to grow and thrive. According to findings within the latest national Child Maltreatment Report, Kentucky no longer has the highest child victimization rate in the nation....

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