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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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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10 Feb Kentucky Continues to See Double National Rate of Child Maltreatment in Latest Report

Posted at 10:00h in Child Abuse Prevention, News

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...

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22 Jan Understanding and Recognizing Grooming Behaviors

Posted at 12:21h in Child Abuse Prevention, In The Community, Policy

Everyone can play a role in keeping kids safe, but that only happens when people know the signs to look out for. Some warning signs of child abuse, like grooming behaviors, can be difficult to spot because they appear as normal adult-child relationships especially when the abuser is a family...

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29 Dec That’s a Wrap on 2025

Posted at 15:03h in Child Abuse Prevention, In The Community, Strengthening Families

Advocates, policymakers, partners, parents, and friends – thank you for all of your support and dedication to keeping kids safe throughout 2025. As this year nears its end, we’re reflecting on the goals that were accomplished, challenges that were overcome, and areas to continue growing in the new year. As...

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11 Dec Launching the 2026 Face It State Policy & Budget Agenda

Posted at 15:26h in Child Abuse Prevention, Policy

January marks the start of the new year and the start of Kentucky’s 2026 biennial budget session. The Face It Policy Team has developed an agenda of critical priorities that will increase child safety and provider capacity, and expand investments for critical family supports. Join the Kosair for Kids Face It...

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20 Nov New Issue Brief: Improving the Safety of Kentucky’s Youngest Children

Posted at 10:23h in Child Abuse Prevention, News, Policy

Contact:Mara Powell, Kentucky Youth Advocatesmpowell@kyyouth.org New Issue Brief: Improving the Safety of Kentucky’s Youngest Children Understanding the Scope of Child Abuse in Child Centers and Proposed Recommendations LOUISVILLE, KY – Parents across Kentucky rely on child care options in order to go to work and provide for their family. While the vast majority of...

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