All Kentuckians are mandated reporters. If you believe a child is being abused or neglected, call the Child Protection Hotline.
For contact information in other states, please visit our Report It page.
Child help: National Abuse Hotline:
1-800-4-CHILD
or 1-800-422-4453
PRESS CONTACTS: Mara Powell Lindsay Wehr mpowell@kyyouth.org lwehr@kosair.org 502-895-8167 *122 502-637-7696 *103 The Kosair Charities Face It® Movement to End Child Abuse Hosts Community Luncheon Community partners and leaders come together in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month and to hear from sexual abuse activist, Rachael Denhollander LOUISVILLE, KY (April 15, 2019)...
During Child Abuse Prevention Month we’re reminded that keeping kids safe from abuse and neglect is up to all of us. As the Face It Movement grows, unique partnerships and creative approaches to child safety continue to emerge. "Delta Dental of Kentucky is excited to announce our partnership with the Kosair...
Keeping kids safe is an adult responsibility. Child Abuse Prevention Month serves as a reminder each year that we can all be the face that ends child abuse and neglect, both in our community and across Kentucky. In April, follow along on social media as Face It posts a daily...
Face It® Friday: Celebrating Child Abuse Prevention Throughout April! As we get closer to Child Abuse Prevention Month, we want to make you aware of events hosted by Face It partners taking place towards the end of March and throughout April. The Bounce Coalition will host their first 'Grand Rounds' on Tuesday, March 26th from 9:00-11:00 AM...
What is human trafficking? We hear stories on the news or in online articles that talk about human trafficking. Or headlines about criminal charges involving young people being sold for sex or drugs by their own family members. These are not issues overseas, but in our own backyards and not just...
Face It® Friday: What's your New Year's resolution? As you're setting New Year's resolutions, remember kids and families can start setting goals for the year together! Creating resolutions with your children can help them understand the value of setting goals, teach the importance of self-motivation, and allow you to celebrate victories...
By Elizabeth Seacat It’s Friday afternoon and you’re ready for the long, quiet, relaxing weekend ahead. Okay, let’s be honest. We are parents. We are busy, tired parents who rarely have a quiet relaxing weekend. My idea of quiet is midnight when I can finally put my feet up, but I...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Face It Contact: Mara Powell mpowell@kyyouth.org 502-895-8167*122 Kosair Charities Contact: Lindsay Wehr lwehr@kosair.org 502-637-7696 LOUISVILLE, KY (November 14, 2018) – The 2018 holiday season is coming up and, as families gather to celebrate and spend time together, Face It® is sharing tips for family, friends, neighbors, and the broader community to keep kids safe. The holidays can...
Face It® Friday: National Adoption Month- Kentucky's Needs and Resources Every child needs a family. We know that children succeed when they are with caring adults who can help guide them as they grow. The commonwealth has over 9,800 children living with foster families or in group homes as a result of...
By Tina Agonva In 2008, I became a young parent raising a newborn. It was not easy. Kentucky has 57,000 children who are living with a parent who is between 18 and 24 years old, according to the latest policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Opening Doors for Young Parents....