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
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Originally published by our partners at The Bounce Coalition.As March rolls in, it brings with it a significant celebration for an essential profession: social work. March is Social Work Month, a time to honor and recognize the tireless efforts of social workers who dedicate their lives to helping others navigate through...
Shared from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation Random Acts of Kindness Week is the perfect time to #MakeKindnessTheNorm by sharing your stories of kindness along with making a big impact through small acts. See what a difference a small act can make - Meet Norm. Visit randomactsofkindness.org for FREE inspiration, ideas,...
Content Notice: This article and pages it links to, contains information about sexual assault, human trafficking, and/or violence which may be upsetting to survivors. Blog by Kathleen, a survivor of childhood familial sex trafficking January is Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month. Human trafficking is the exploitation of any human for profit....
November is a special month for families as it's not only the season of gratitude but it also marks the celebration of National Family Literacy Month. Parents hear all the time about the importance of reading – this month we are emphasizing just how important the family is in reading.The...
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We know that kids are kids, and sometimes they get minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises on the bony areas of the body, like their knees, elbows, and foreheads. However, there are some injuries that may indicate that something is wrong. The TEN-4 FACESp bruising rule is a technique to recognize...
