02 May Joys of Parenting

Posted at 12:56h in Child Abuse Prevention Month, Parent Perspective, Parenting, Positive Parenting, Strengthening Families

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...

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25 Apr OP-ED: A focus on prevention in the mission to end child abuse

Posted at 12:30h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, In The Community, News

This originally appeared as an op-ed in the NKY Tribune on April 24, 2024.By Barry Dunn and Shannon Moody Child abuse cases grab headlines and our hearts. We are often left asking: “how could this happen?” and “who would hurt an innocent child?” Substantiated cases of child abuse lead to intervention measures, which are...

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24 Apr Finding mental health support for your child -here’s how to go about it

Posted at 11:09h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, In The Community, Parenting, Strengthening Families

By Casey Lane, InternIt can be an especially vulnerable, scary, and confusing time when you suspect or know that you need to seek mental or behavioral health for your child. Where do you even begin?  CrisisIf your child is currently experiencing or at risk of experiencing a mental health crisis -...

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23 Apr Art of Healing: Interactive Community Event to Promote Healing from Child Maltreatment

Posted at 09:47h in Child Abuse Prevention Month, News

LOUISVILLE, KY -- On April 23, 2024 at Ice House in Louisville, the Kosair for Kids’ Face It Movement is hosting the second The Art of Healing event with the support of Fund for the Arts. This three-hour event is open to the public and will include performances by local...

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

Posted at 09:30h 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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02 Apr Child Abuse Prevention Month: Strengthen Families & Protective Factors

Posted at 13:51h in Child Abuse Prevention Month, News

By Leah Wade, Intern at Kentucky Youth Advocates  April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child abuse is something that everyone can play a part in preventing. From business professionals to grandparents, to neighbors, to teachers, to grocery store clerks, everyone has a role in preventing child abuse and promoting safe environments for children. According to...

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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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