By Terry Brooks, Kentucky Youth Advocates Isaiah 54:13 promises, “and great shall be the peace of your children.” Yet as long as child abuse and neglect are a reality in the lives of over 20,000 Kentucky children annually, we must seek a variety of ways – as an act of courage in...
Every adult has a role to play in preventing and ending the unacceptable high rate of incidents of child abuse and neglect in Kentucky. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, concerned neighbor, or someone in the helping profession, we each can take steps to ensure every child can grow up...
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 data from the latest national Child Maltreatment Report, Kentucky has the highest rate of child maltreatment in the nation for...
By Carli Mosby- Smith This week is National Poison Prevention Week: a week dedicated to raising awareness of poison prevention nationwide. This week provides an opportunity to increase community involvement and awareness regarding the dangers of potentially poisonous substances as well as highlighting poison prevention for people of all ages. Did you know: More than...
MEDIA CONTACT Mara Powellmpowell@kyyouth.org LOUISVILLE, KY (March 4, 2021) – Now more than ever, it is important for parents and caregivers to stay connected to family, friends, and professional helpers to continue to help their children be resilient during difficult times. In partnership with Kentucky Children’s Hospital and Kentucky Safety and Prevention Alignment...
Happy March! Spring is in the air and although the lion will try to hold onto winter, the lamb will eventually prevail and welcome the arrival of spring’s warm sunny days! Kentuckians remain determined to keep our community safe by wearing masks, washing our hands, and social distancing. Spring brings...
By Cortney Downs, Kentucky Youth Advocates One in four girls and one in thirteen boys will experience sexual abuse at some point in their childhood, with more than 90% of perpetrators being someone the child or their family knows. Research tells us that most adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse don’t disclose, or tell...
 Farewell to Valentine chocolates and candy hearts! Our partners at the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition (KOHC) would like to remind families that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a celebration aimed to help establish positive attitudes and good dental habits at an early age. KOHC is proud to join...
By Kayce Dallas, Kentucky Youth Advocates intern February marks Black History Month, a tribute to African American men and women who have made significant contributions to America and the rest of the world. Familiar names like Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, and Barack Obama are often mentioned...
 Each year, when Valentine’s Day comes around, we often think of ways to show our partners or significant others how much we love and appreciate them. We may even look for fun and creative ways to shower our kids with love, as well. This year, however, we challenge you to...