Author: Cara StarnsFounder and President Safe PassageSafepassageky.org@safepassageky Cara Starns is the founder of Safe Passage, an organization working to combat child trafficking in Kentucky through prevention and support services. Kentucky, we have a child trafficking problem. You can read the reports and headlines for yourself. Our state is annually investigating over 200 alleged...
The holiday season is here, which often means errands, gatherings, and time off school for the kids in your life. While this season can sometimes be stressful, it can also be a great opportunity to spend quality time with your family. But for some Kentucky kids, a loving and supportive...
Thomas Kinkade paints an expression of tranquility. Clement C. Moore pens about a relaxing ālong winterās napā, and Karen Carpenter soothingly sings of chestnuts roasting on an open fire. All portraying a sense of calm and tranquility. With so much to do, how can we achieve that sense of quiet...
The impending holiday season is always a much-anticipated time for kids and families, and especially so this year as many families are finally able to share the holidays with one another again following the pandemic and social distancing. These family gatherings are also an opportunity to model and teach the...
We know that children succeed when they are with caring adults who can help guide them as they grow. The commonwealth has over 9,100 children living with foster families or in group homes as a result of abuse, neglect, or dependency. The goal in Kentucky is to reunify children in...
Why do we love Halloween SO much? Halloween grants us permission to throw our inhibitions out the window. We can be anything we want to be, disguise ourselves as unrecognizable, and be mischievous in a way that might surprise those who know us well. I know this because my neighbors were...
Blog by: Tonya Jernigan, LCSW, Social Worker Principal, University of Kentucky Pediatric Forensic Medicine, Image courtesy of Unsplash.com There is a peace that we feel walking into the safety of our homes after a long day at work or school; a respite from the stress, the chaos, the noise of the...
Leading up to TEN-4 week, a week to bring awareness to the TEN-4 Bruising Rule and emphasize the importance of adults knowing the signs and symptoms of child abuse and how to report it, The Kosair CharitiesĀ® Face ItĀ® Movement and our partners at Grow Baby Grow and the KY...
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.Ā However, there are some injuries that may indicate that something is wrong. TheĀ TEN-4 bruising ruleĀ is an easy-to-remember acronym to help people identify...
Hundreds Attend Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention Trainings, Proclamation Signings, and Positive Parenting Events During Week LOUISVILLE, KY ā This October 4th, the Kosair CharitiesĀ® Face ItĀ® Movement is once again bringing awareness to the critically important TEN-4 Bruising Rule, the technique to recognize concerning bruising on young children, and emphasizing...