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
This post was originally featured on the blog of Kentucky Youth Advocates on August 20, 2018. By Cortney Downs Traumatic experiences can happen to any of us, whether it’s growing up in an abusive or dysfunctional home or surviving a natural disaster. And, while everyone who has experienced trauma wants to move beyond...
(Louisville, KY, August 2, 2018) – The 2018-2019 school year is here! Back-to-school time can mean a lot of changes for not only students and their younger siblings, but for parents and teachers as well. Students are turning in their pool days and playdates for homework time, sports practices, and other afterschool activities. Though the change in pace can bring...
By Randall Wallbaum I'm the parent of two young adults and have recently reflected on the years I have spent as a parent. I like to think that I am a decent dad to my two children but, in retrospect, I can see there were things that could have been done differently....
(Louisville, KY, June 28, 2018) – With summertime in full swing and as children spend more time at the pool, friends’ houses, and with new caregivers, partners in the Kosair Charities® Face It Movement have released a new tool, SPLASH Body Safety Guide. The new tool offers a guide for parents...
By Erin Jones Whether seemingly simple after-school activities, sports, multiple trips to visit local historical sites, movies everyone wants to see, mall outings, you name it, sometimes the schedule for my kids just goes on and on. So recently, I took a conscious step back and asked myself, “Was it like this...
With summer in full swing, your children could be spending time with new adults, including babysitters and camp counselors. One way to help keep your kiddos safe this summer is to review important information, such as background checks, when deciding to hire someone to work with your children or send...
By Tina Agonva School’s almost out which means it’s time to stock up on extra food and toilet paper!! Here are a few tips that help me transition to summer breaks: 1.Activities- I try to plan weekly activities well in advance by looking for local kid-friendly events in our area and talking to...
(Louisville, KY, April 13, 2018) – The Kosair Charities® Face It® Movement has launched a data dashboard featuring a variety of data points related to child abuse and neglect in Jefferson County. The dashboard will serve as a tool for Face It partners and community leaders in Jefferson County to...
By Debbie Abreu April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It began in 1983 when a report about 500,000 abused children caught the attention and heart of President, Ronald Reagan. Sadly, since the first Child Abuse Prevention Month, the number of abused children has grown. In 2016, just over 21,000 children in...
By Caroline Hampton Being a parent is tough. You’re not only responsible for keeping little ones alive and well-adjusted, you also become an argument mediator, disciplinarian and person in charge of your children’s health and safety. Children will, unintentionally, do everything they can to push the boundaries of your patience until...
