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 This week is National Poison Prevention Week: a week dedicated to raising awareness of poison prevention nationwide. This week provides an opportunity to increase community involvement and awareness regarding the dangers of potentially poisonous substances as well as highlighting poison prevention for people of all ages. Did you know: More than...
By Kayce Dallas, Kentucky Youth Advocates intern February marks Black History Month, a tribute to African American men and women who have made significant contributions to America and the rest of the world. Familiar names like Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, and Barack Obama are often mentioned...
February is Teen Dating Violence (TDV) Awareness Month. TDV affects millions of teens each year. According to the CDC, 1 in 11 female teens and 1 in 15 male teens reported experiencing physical dating violence in the last year. And we know that LGBTQ+ youth and racial/ethnic minorities are disproportionally impacted by all forms of violence. Youth who are...
By Carli Mosby- Smith, Kentucky Youth Advocates The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting social distancing has changed many aspects of our everyday lives, including our ability to entertain our kids. Now that colder weather has arrived, it is even harder to find fun, stimulating activities to enjoy while spending your days at...
Parents: you’ve done a great job caring for your kids, and now is an important time to remember to take care of ourselves! It has certainly been an overwhelmingly stressful year for all, it’s an important time to recommit to practicing self-care. Whether you are a parent, full time caregiver,...
6 Safety Tips for the 2020 Holiday Season The 2020 holiday season is quickly approaching and for many families it will look very different this year. One thing that still remains the same is it’s our responsibility as adults to keep youth safe. The holidays can be stressful for many reasons and...
Putting Babies to Sleep “Right” Will Help Them (and YOU!) Sleep “Tight” by Carli Mosby-Smith When we first brought our now 3-month-old daughter home from the hospital, we had the expected first-time-parent jitters. Handling her felt like handling broken glass, we fretted over every sneeze and hiccup, and we stared at...
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 bruising rule is an easy-to-remember acronym to help...
By Carli Mosby-Smith, originally posted on Kentucky Youth Advocates These are unprecedented times. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, along with Governors across the nation, has issued strict orders to practice social distancing and stay “Healthy at Home” to slow the spread of the virus. While physical...
By Kelly Gillooly, Director of Behavioral Health Outreach, Peace Hospital The coronavirus—or COVID-19—can put additional pressure on already vulnerable children, youth, and families. It can cause anxiety, stress and uncertainty. They are felt especially strongly by children of all ages. Children have been faced with school closures, cancelled events, separation from friends and need to feel loved and supported...
