On Thursday, January 14, Face ItĀ® partners gathered at the Capitol for the 12th Annual Childrenās Advocacy Day. They asked elected officials to prioritize the safety and protection of children during decisions made in the 2016 Kentucky General Assembly. Face It partners promoted several policy priorities to their legislators including...
New Infographic features how to prevent child abuse and current local stat Louisville, January 27, 2016. As the 2016 Kentucky General Assembly is in session, Face ItĀ® Partners are working on more public education and policies to prevent and end child abuse in this community. Today, Face It releases a new...
Face ItĀ® currently offers free trainings for youth serving organizations in Louisville. This includes organizations such as youth sports organizations, faith-based organizations, community centers, youth development/enrichment centers and those who serve vulnerable populations. Trainings include: FREE training for staff and volunteers Choose from a menu of options Online or in person Evidence-informed trainings Learn more here:...
Dec. 16, 2015 ā Uspiritus, a non-profit organization helping kids and families heal, will host a free Catch the Spirit Tour from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 in the Uspiritus-Brooklawn Administration building, 3121 Brooklawn Campus Drive in Louisville. While you enjoy a delicious meal, find out more about the agencyās...
In an effort to more effectively reach and serve abused and neglected children and youth in Metro Louisville and surrounding areas, ECHO (Exploited Childrenās Help Organization) will become the newest Neighborhood Place partner and will be moving into the āBridges of Hopeā location on Algonquin Parkway, effective December 1, 2015. āThis...
The holidays are a time to spend time with friends and family and to give thanks for and celebrate the many gifts we enjoy ā families, material, health and spiritual. However, often accompanying these feelings of joy and gladness are increases in stress that may put children at risk. Sadly, holidays...
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 12, 2015 ā Mark your calendar for the 23rd Annual Cabo Wabo Winter Coat Party on Saturday, Jan. 9 at Mellwood Arts Center, 1860 Mellwood Avenue. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is $15. New and gently used coats will be collected at the door for St....
Kosair Charities has helped vulnerable children for more than 90 years. We protect the health and well-being of children in Kentucky and Southern Indiana by providing support for clinical services, research, pediatric health care education, and child advocacy. In 2012, we decided to more actively address an issue that is sometimes tough...
via Kentucky Youth Advocates: Elected officials often play important roles in creating, implementing, or enforcing policies that are good for kids. In just a few weeks, Kentuckians will go to the polls to cast their votes for the stateās executive offices, one of which is the Attorney General of Kentucky. The...
In Kentucky, a large percentage ofĀ child victims of abuse and neglectĀ have risk factors like substance abuse issues present in the home. According to theĀ Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, heroin usage has increased to epidemic levels, and the number of babies born drug dependent continues to rise. In Kentucky, an innovative...