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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Jane Herms, President/CEO, Family Nurturing CenterThis blog was originally published on Kentucky Youth Advocates By shifting the focus from supervision to active parenting, child welfare systems are helping children stay connected, families heal, and reunification become possible. For children separated from their parents because of abuse, neglect, or other safety concerns,...
For many families, report card day can bring a mix of emotions including excitement, pride, worry, or even stress. Parents naturally want their children to succeed in school, and grades often feel like a direct reflection of that success. But when the marks on the page don’t match expectations, parents...
NEWS RELEASE September 11, 2025 Contact:Kelsey Dimarkdimar@kyyouth.orgLaunch of New Educational Training Videos on Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition...
This October, the Kosair for Kids Face It Movement is once again bringing awareness to the critically important TEN-4-FACESp Bruising Rule, the technique to recognize concerning bruising on young children, and emphasizing the importance of training adults on recognizing, reporting, and preventing child abuse September 20 - October 3. This...
This blog was originally posted on Kentucky Youth AdvocatesKentucky continues to face rates of child maltreatment that are nearly double the national average. Infants are at the greatest risk, making up 1 in 8 victims, making the first year of life a crucial period for prevention. Policies that give parents stability...