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
This post was originally published as an op-ed in the Courier Journal on March 27, 2020. By Keith Inman, president of Kosair Charities “When will we go back to school? I miss my friends.” “Why can’t we see Grandma and Grandpa?” “Why are we home all the time? I’m bored.” “I’m scared. Why are people...
In light of COVID-19 concerns and the resulting mandates to socially distance, most child care centers are shutting their doors to help prevent the continued spread of the coronavirus. Those “limited duration” child care centers that are open, have a limited number of spots and are reserved for children of first responders, medical professionals, and other...
By: Sariya Samuels, 12 I have never experienced anything like this outbreak of the coronavirus. Being in this situation like the coronavirus is pretty intense and scary for me being only 12 years old. When I first found out the coronavirus was found in Kentucky I was anxious. I was...
By Alicia Whatley It’s estimated that over 50 percent of injuries from child abuse are on the head and neck. That means warning signs of abuse are front and center for dentists, dental hygienists, and other oral health professionals who see patients twice annually. This sector of health professionals have unique opportunities to ask important questions, provide key information,...
By Rachel Madden, Crisis Care Manager at The Nest What comes to your mind when you think of domestic violence? Do you think of physical violence? Or maybe violence within a marriage relationship? Maybe you picture a male as the perpetrator and a female as the victim. While these examples are...
From the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and the American Dental Association is kicking it off with a campaign to promote the benefits of drinking fluoridated tap water. The Kentucky Oral Health Coalition is proud to join professionals, parents, and community members to help establish positive attitudes, practice good...
Whether you’re getting snow, rain, or just plain ole cold weather where you are, entertaining your kids during the winter months can be a challenge. While it’s important to make sure our kids are getting plenty of outdoor, physical activity time built into their day, it’s not always feasible with our...
By Ginny Sprang, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Executive Director, University of Kentucky Center on Trauma and Children On January 7, 2020, Governor Andy Beshear proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Kentucky. In 2011, President Barack Obama found a way to focus our efforts toward eliminating modern day slavery by...
[caption id="attachment_5073" align="alignleft" width="386"] Image provided by Kentucky Youth Advocates[/caption] By Carli Mosby, originally posted by Kentucky Youth Advocates Parenting is tough. Caring for a child is one of the most important jobs an adult can have, and this includes keeping children safe from harm. While parents and caregivers do their best...
By Carli Mosby - Updated 2024 New Year’s is a great time to celebrate the past year and plan for new beginnings. Resolution setting is a common practice for adults that can help them set goals for the new year. It’s important to remember that our kids can benefit from resolution...
