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 Rennay Marshall, Director of Communications at Family & Children’s Place October is anti-bullying month, and it is important to recognize bullying can happen in many different ways to the children we care about. According to StopBullying.gov, “Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real...
I want to believe that some good that came out of the pandemic was a collective humbling. Among other lessons learned during the global lockdown (like, don’t let your toilet paper stash low-fuel light come on before you refill), one of them should be that “this would never happen to me”...
I don't know who else out there generally relates to everything Chuckie Finster from Rugrats stood for, but my already-present tendency to worry only got that much worse after becoming a first-time mom. Raise your hand if you were also issued a frequent flyer number from the pediatrician's office front...
Blog by: Valerie Frost , Kentucky Youth Advocates September is National Literacy Month, a time to highlight the importance and benefits of reading on the development of children. A child or youth’s ability to interact positively with others, self-regulate their behavior, and effectively communicate their feelings has a positive impact on their...
For immediate release: August 23, 2022Contact:Mara Powellmpowell@kyyouth.org LEXINGTON, KY – Every nine minutes a young child goes to the emergency department because they ingested medicine incorrectly. The Kosair Charities Face It Movement has collaborated with the Kentucky Children's Hospital (KCH) and Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) to bring awareness...
By Lori Wilson, Executive Director at Carriage House Educational Services. The start of the school year can be a very exciting time for the whole family. Daily routines are back in order, the air slowly becomes crisp, and pumpkin flavored everything is right around the corner! However, for families and children...
Potty training is a significant milestone for both kiddos and parents/caregivers. It can seem like a daunting task to get your toddler to ditch the diapers and make the transition to using the toilet, but it’s a challenge that many parents and children have accepted and conquered. Hear from two...
The beginning of a new school year is filled with hopes, possibilities, fears, and challenges. While parents realize the value of education, some may feel anxious, or concerned about potential risks. Back to school does not necessarily mean back to normal. Back to school time leads to transitions which affect the...
National Parents’ Day is coming up on July 24. While it’s important to celebrate parents and caregivers every day, today we recognize parents and caregivers, celebrate teamwork in raising kids, and support those providing parental guidance in building strong and resilient kids and families. Parenting is one of the toughest jobs...
For many years, early childhood development focused on building young children’s academic skills to prepare them for school. However, growing evidence suggests that even more important than a child’s ability to count to 10 and say their ABCs is their ability to recognize and regulate their emotions. In fact, research...
