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
By: Carli Mosby-Smith, Kentucky Youth Advocates My daughter turned one a few months back and with it came all of the fun events and milestones, like first birthday parties, learning to walk, and moving up a class in daycare. Something I was entirely unprepared for, however, were the tantrums. When she turned...
By Clarissa Mobley, Kentucky Youth Advocates National Parents' Day is July 25. On this day (and all of the others) we recognize parents and caregivers and celebrate teamwork in raising kids. Parenting is hard work! It takes a LOT of time, energy, and loads of PATIENCE. Those who are raising and caring...
Happy summer everyone! It’s me, the Tooth Fairy, and I have a few summertime requests. I really do love my job, but…here’s the thing: I don’t get a summer vacation. Or any vacation. Most magical beings who leave gifts have seasonal work and/or an entire workshop. (I’m looking at you,...
Face It would like to wish a Happy Father's Day to all of the amazing dads out there raising the future generation! We would also like to thank our partner at 502 Fathers for their tireless work in providing support and guidance to dads and caregivers. Check out this message from...
Summertime has finally arrived! Summers are ideal for spending quality time with family and friends, taking a relaxing vacation, and allowing your kids to take a break from the demands of school. Summertime can also be a challenge for parents as they attempt to plan fun and enriching activities to...
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. In this blog Bethany Wright-Goetzinger, a local foster and adoptive parent shares her journey of becoming a trans-racial foster parent and the importance of building meaningful connections and a support system for her family. When my husband and I welcomed our sons into our...
The month of May in Kentucky brings warmer weather, Derby excitement, and the end of another school year, but it is also Mental Health Awareness Month. This national month of recognition aims to educate and provide resources for individuals, families, and children about the importance of taking care of their...
In case you hadn’t heard: April was Child Abuse Prevention Month! Kosair Charities’ Face It Movement, along with over 100 partner organizations, spent the month raising awareness of this important issue and reminding us that we ALL have a role to play in child abuse prevention. Throughout the month, Face It hosted 11 virtual events and training sessions with over 200 professionals,...
Child abuse in Kentucky is a BIG problem. When thinking about child abuse, it impacts not just the child and family but the broader community. - Kentucky had the highest rate of child victims of abuse in 2019 in the US, for the 3rd year in a row - Kentucky is...
By: Carli Mosby- Smith Child maltreatment is a complex issue that includes a combination of individual, familial, and societal causes that can be difficult to pinpoint. However, risk factors that are all too common for many parents are high levels of parenting stress and an increased sense of isolation. For many...