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
Each day social workers touch millions of lives. In fact, you, a family member, or a friend have likely already been helped by a social worker. Social workers are everywhere in our communities; working in schools, hospitals, mental health care facilities, veteran centers, child welfare agencies and in local, state,...
Kentucky’s Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel has released its 2024 Annual Report, which includes a comprehensive review of every child death and near-death in the state fiscal year 2023 referred to the panel by the Department for Community Based Services and the Department for Public Health. This state-mandated...
Advocates, policymakers, partners, parents, and friends – thank you for all of your support and dedication to keeping kids safe throughout 2024. As this year comes to a close, let’s take time to reflect professionally, organizationally, and as a community to reflect on goals that were accomplished, challenges that were...
Contact:Mara Powell, Kentucky Youth Advocatesmpowell@kyyouth.org LOUISVILLE, KY – The latest national Child Maltreatment report from the Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows a total of 14,484 child victims of maltreatment in Kentucky during the reporting period (FFY 2023). While there has been a 28% reduction in child victims...
By: Bailey Brewer I always loved reading while growing up. As a child who was never into sports or video games, reading was my outlet and you could often find me curled up somewhere with a book. Reading gave me a safe space to be myself and explore different worlds. My...
You’ve heard the saying “be kind,” “spread kindness,” or “kindness is cool” right? World Kindness Day is November 13, 2024 and now, more than ever, we could all use a little kindness in our day. Being kind can have many benefits, including: Mental healthKindness can improve your mood, reduce stress, and increase...
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Louisville understands the importance of mental health. Our mission is to strengthen families and individuals affected by mental illness through education, support, and advocacy. Take a moment today to reflect on your mental health and recognize its importance. Just as you prioritize your...
October 2024 is National Bullying Prevention Month. Importantly, with school faculties short on time and resources but welcoming much-needed support to address productive ways to counter bullying and connect students to mental health support, Be Strong’s Resilience program, free + anonymous Be Strong App, and Bullying Prevention Checklist is here...
This October 4th, the Kosair For Kids Face It Movement once again raised awareness to the critically important TEN-4 FACESp Bruising Rule and emphasized the importance of adults knowing the signs and symptoms of child abuse and how to report it. The Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at the Lurie...
by Dr. Nancy L. Weaver You see a parent yelling at their child in public. What should you do? Let’s say you stop by the grocery store after a long day at work in a hurry to get something quick for dinner. As you’re rushing through the store, you hear a mom...
