Facing the Facts Webinar: A Look at the New Face It Data Dashboard & 2025 State Policy Action
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
A webinar introducing the new Face It Data Dashboard, a powerful tool designed to enhance your understanding and prevention of child abuse and neglect in Kentucky. This session will also provide a connection between data and policy efforts and an overview of the 2025 Face It state policy actions impacting child welfare. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
Date: April 10
Time: 10-11AM EST
Register here: bit.ly/FTF25Webinar

TEN-4 Day 2025 Information Session
2025-04-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
TEN-4 Day is increasingly recognized across the United States as an opportunity to share resources on red flags of child abuse among young children and tools for prevention to support families. We invite community partners, medical professionals, and elected officials from across the nation to learn more about TEN-4 Day 2025 — October 4, 2025 — and how you and your organization can get involved.
Date: April 14
Time: 3-4PM EST
Register here: bit.ly/T4Info25

WKU LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare and Education - 2025 Child Welfare Expo
2025-04-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Celebrate the child welfare community, connect with agencies at the job fair, WIN gift cards and other fun prizes. Enjoy FREE food and refreshments, presentation of the LCCWEAR Annual Child Welfare Awards, guest speakers & much more! Register
Tuesday, April 15
5-7:00 PM CST
WKU Knicely Conference Center
2355 Nashville Road, Bowling Green

Family & Children's Place - 2025 Champions for Children Luncheon
2025-04-17 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | louisville slugger field, 401 E Main St, Louisville, Kentucky
Join Family and Children’s Place on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Louisville Slugger Field from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
for the annual Champions for Children Luncheon presented by HealthTrackRX! Register.
2025 Champions for Children Luncheon supports Family & Children’s Place and is FCP’s largest fundraiser of the year and free and open to the public. It highlights community stories and the services of FCP.
Location: 401 E Main St, Louisville, KY, USA
Contact efox@famchildplace.org with any questions.

Carter County FRYSC Celebrate the Child
2025-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Join the Carter County FRYSC for their Prevent Child Abuse Event on April 17, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Prichard Elementary School, 401 East Main Street, Grayson, KY. Guest speaker will be Batman. After the program, he will take photos with students with the bat mobile. Theme is be “Your Own Super Hero”. Various agencies will be set up sharing information with families. Register here. Contact donna.stamper@carter.kyschools.us with any questions.
April 17
5-7PM
401 E Main St, Grayson, KY 41143, USA

Critically Loved - Special Needs Mom's Night Out
2025-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 5001 S. Hurstbourne Lane, 5001 S. Hurstbourne Lane, Louisville, KY, 40299, United States
Join Critically Loved for their spring mom’s night out on April 17 from 6PM – 9PM ET.
Location: 5001 S. Hurstbourne Lane Louisville, KY 40299.
Schedule
5:30 pm Doors Open and Registration
6-6:45pm Dinner
6:45-8:45 Stations
8:45-9pm Wrap-up
Stations
1) Massages
2) Yoga
3) Spa Room & coffee/hot coco bar
4) Craft area
5) Connection room

Healthy Beginnings Connect Us - The Womb Walk
2025-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
This event will be held during Black Maternal Health Week and is being organized in collaboration with the two Louisville Healthy Start programs: Louisville Metro Healthy Start and Healthy Beginnings Connect Us. You will have the opportunity to engage with attendees, share information about your services, and contribute to the overall goal of raising awareness about maternal health disparities affecting residents of Louisville.
You need to provide own table and chairs. This event will proceed as scheduled, regardless of weather conditions. Lunch will be provided for this event. Register.
Location: Algonquin Park
Date: April 19th
Time:10:00a-2:00p
Email chavay@blackbirthjustice.org with any questions.

Kosair for Kids Child Abuse Prevention Luncheon
2025-04-22 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
The Crowne Plaza | 830 Phillips Ln | Louisville, KY 40209
All proceeds benefit the Kosair Kids Child Abuse Prevention Fund. If you would like to sponsor the Child Abuse Prevention Luncheon, please visit CAPL Sponsorships. Questions? Contact Jason Wilson at (502) 814-9884 or jwilson@kosair.org.

The Art of Healing 2025
2025-04-22 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | mellwood art center
Join us on April 22 at 5:30 PM for the 3rd Annual The Art of Healing! This signature event highlights how deep-rooted effects of childhood abuse impact our communities and those we love. Local artists will showcase how creative expression aids in healing. Interactive stations will demonstrate connecting mind and body, supporting survivors, and building community resilience through art, music, and movement. Artwork from local artists will be displayed.
This is a free event with refreshments and light snacks provided. Due to the sensitive nature, this event is recommended for adults and teens ages 13 and up. Funded in part by Fund For The Arts. Register.
*Funded in part by Fund For The Arts. This event will not be providing art therapy but will be demonstrating various modalities that other people have found helpful in their healing journeys.*

Location: Mellwood Arts Center VanGogh Room
5:00 pm – Doors Open
5:30 – 6:00 pm – Performances from local artists *begins promptly at 5:30pm
6:00 – 8:30 pm – Attendees will have the opportunity to experience their choice of interactive stations, including a variety of visual arts activities, dance, music, theatre, group drumming, and yoga
Free parking available

Yes Arts - The Art of Healing
2025-04-26 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Join Yes Arts for the Art of Healing event on April 26, where community well-being flourishes through natural and creative pathways. Experience the power of art therapy, music, dance, sculpture walks, and more. Engage in meditation, yoga, sound healing, tai chi, acupressure, and earth art to foster restoration and inner peace. Embrace a day dedicated to wellness, creativity, and holistic healing – strengthening individuals, families, and our community.
This event highlights hands on healing modalities as tools for mending the deep-rooted effects of trauma from substance use, childhood and domestic abuse, and incarceration that impact our community and those we love. Due to the sensitive nature, this event is recommended for adults and teens ages 13 and up. All interactive stations will be available from 3-6pm.
Special Sessions:
3:15pm: Grounding/Guided Meditation
3:45pm: Voice Work
4:15pm: Tai Chi Movement
4:45pm: Yoga
5:15pm: Dance
5:45pm: Sculpture Walk
Date: April 26
Location: 317 W 2nd St. Frankfort, KY 40601
Time: 3pm-6pm

CASA of the Heartland - Pinwheels for Prevention: LaRue County
2026-03-24 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Please join CASA of the Heartland for Pinwheels for Prevention as we plant pinwheels to raise awareness for child abuse victims in our community.
Pinwheels for Prevention is a national campaign, and the pinwheels symbolize childlike whimsy, lightheartedness, and our vision for a world where all children grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed. By planting pinwheels, we aim to raise awareness about child abuse victims in our community and advocate for a brighter future for all children. Learn more.
Tuesday, March 24th from 11:00am – 1:00pm EST
Lincoln Square, Hodgenville, KY
Contact casastaff@casaheartland.org with questions.

CASA of the Heartland - Pinwheels for Prevention: Meade County
2026-03-25 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Please join CASA of the Heartland for Pinwheels for Prevention as we plant pinwheels to raise awareness for child abuse victims in our community.
Pinwheels for Prevention is a national campaign, and the pinwheels symbolize childlike whimsy, lightheartedness, and our vision for a world where all children grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed. By planting pinwheels, we aim to raise awareness about child abuse victims in our community and advocate for a brighter future for all children. Learn more.
Wednesday, March 25th from 11:00am – 1:00pm EST
Meade County Bank, 2175 ByPass Road, Brandenburg, Meade, KY
Contact casastaff@casaheartland.org with questions.

CASA of the Heartland - Pinwheels for Prevention: Hardin County
2026-03-26 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Please join CASA of the Heartland for Pinwheels for Prevention as we plant pinwheels to raise awareness for child abuse victims in our community.
Pinwheels for Prevention is a national campaign, and the pinwheels symbolize childlike whimsy, lightheartedness, and our vision for a world where all children grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed. By planting pinwheels, we aim to raise awareness about child abuse victims in our community and advocate for a brighter future for all children.
Papa Haoles’s Food Truck will be on sight from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and lunch is sponsored by the Elizabethtown Police Department. Learn more.

Thursday, March 26th from 11:00am – 1:00pm EST
Elizabethtown Police Department, South Mulberry Street, Elizabethtown, KY
Contact casastaff@casaheartland.org with questions.

CASA of the Heartland - Pinwheels for Prevention: Breckinridge County
2026-03-30 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | KY
Please join CASA of the Heartland for Pinwheels for Prevention as we plant pinwheels to raise awareness for child abuse victims in our community.
Pinwheels for Prevention is a national campaign, and the pinwheels symbolize childlike whimsy, lightheartedness, and our vision for a world where all children grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed. By planting pinwheels, we aim to raise awareness about child abuse victims in our community and advocate for a brighter future for all children. Learn more.
Monday, March 30th from 11:00am – 1:00pm CST
First State Bank, 1017 Old State Road 60, Hardinsburg, KY
Contact casastaff@casaheartland.org with questions.

CASA of the Heartland - Pinwheels for Prevention: Hart County
2026-03-31 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | KY
Please join CASA of the Heartland for Pinwheels for Prevention as we plant pinwheels to raise awareness for child abuse victims in our community.
Pinwheels for Prevention is a national campaign, and the pinwheels symbolize childlike whimsy, lightheartedness, and our vision for a world where all children grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed. By planting pinwheels, we aim to raise awareness about child abuse victims in our community and advocate for a brighter future for all children. Learn more.
Tuesday, March 31st from 11:00am – 1:00pm CST
117 South St, Munfordville, Hart County, KY
Contact casastaff@casaheartland.org with questions.

Face It Spring Full Partner meeting
2026-03-31 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Spring Full Partner meeting on Tuesday, March 31st from 1-3pm ET at Kosair for Kids (982 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40217). This is a great opportunity to connect with other Face It partners from across the state. We will have a virtual option for folks who can’t make it to Louisville, so please let us know if you plan to join virtually.

CASA of the Heartland - Pinwheels for Prevention: Grayson County
2026-04-02 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | KY
Please join CASA of the Heartland for Pinwheels for Prevention as we plant pinwheels to raise awareness for child abuse victims in our community.
Pinwheels for Prevention is a national campaign, and the pinwheels symbolize childlike whimsy, lightheartedness, and our vision for a world where all children grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed. By planting pinwheels, we aim to raise awareness about child abuse victims in our community and advocate for a brighter future for all children. Learn more.
Thursday, April 2nd from 10:00am – 12:00pm CST
425 South Main Street, Leitchfield, KY
Contact casastaff@casaheartland.org with questions.

Family & Children's Place - Rally to End Child Abuse
2026-04-02 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Join Family & Children’s Place for a powerful Day of Action as we come together to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month and stand in support of children and families in our community. The day will begin with a rally, bringing together advocates, partners, and community members to amplify the message that every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and loved. Immediately following the rally, Family & Children’s Place invites you to stay for an open house from 12:00–2:00 PM, featuring guided tours of their space and opportunities to learn more about their programs and impact. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to their mission, this Day of Action is a meaningful way to show your commitment, connect with others, and take a stand for children. Your presence makes a difference.
Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 11am
Location: 525 Zane Street, Louisville, KY, USA

WKU LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research (LCCWEAR) - 2026 Child Welfare Expo
2026-04-02 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | KY
Each April, during National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research (LCCWEAR) host the Child Welfare Expo. This is an opportunity to advance child welfare in Kentucky! We create a platform where WKU students, community partners, and child serving professionals can connect, network, and learn about local and statewide child welfare resources and also find jobs and build partnerships. We have a small program – kicked off by our Keynote Speaker – where we will honor and recognize child welfare serving professionals, present our annual awards, and pay respect to those who do and support the excellent child welfare work in the Commonwealth. Learn more and register.
For more information or questions contact, WKU LCCWEAR at childwelfare@wku.edu.
April 2, 2026 from 5-7:30pm CST
2355 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY

Face It Lunch and Learn: Preventing Child Fatalities and Near Fatalities - Diving Deeper into the 2025 Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel Report
2026-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
The Kosair for Kids Face It Movement invites you to join us for a virtual Lunch & Learn on preventing child abuse, neglect, and abuse-related fatalities among the youngest and most vulnerable populations.
Date: Tuesday April 7, 2026
Time: 12 PM EST
Location: Virtual
We’ll be joined by
— Melissa Currie, MD, FAAP Child Abuse Pediatrician and Chief of the Kosair for Kids Division of Pediatric Forensic Medicine at University of Louisville School of Medicine
— Shannan Rome, Public Health HANDS Manager
— Elisha Mahoney, Executive Staff Advisor in the Justice and Safety Cabinet’s Office of Legal Services
This is a great opportunity to learn about the findings from the 2025 Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel report and actionable strategies to keep kids safe. Social Work CEUs available.
REGISTER

Operation Care Family Resource Center - Feelings in Full Color
2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Carter County FRYSC is hosting the Prevent Child Abuse Event on April 7, 2026 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Olive Hill Elementary School, 825 East Tom T. Hall Blvd., KY. REGISTER HERE to notify them of your intent to participate. Email donna.stamper@carter.kyschools.us or call 606-474-6696, ext. 23040 with questions.
Date: April 7
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: 825 East Tom T Hall Boulevard, Olive Hill, KY

Face It Lunch and Learn: Autism Acceptance & Supporting Families
2026-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
The Kosair for Kids Face It Movement invites you to join us for a Lunch & Learn as a crossover event between Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month. We’re going to take a deeper look at how to support families who have an autistic child from a panel of parents.
Date: Wednesday April 15, 2026
Time: 2 PM EST
Location: Virtual
Social Work CEUs available. REGISTER.

2NOT1: Fatherhood & Families, Inc. - Family Engagement Night: (Topic: Strategies to Prevent Child Abuse)
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
2NOT1 has a monthly family engagement night in partnership with Evolve502. Families are invited to dine together and parents participate in a discussion about the topic of the month. This month we will discuss “Strategies to Prevent Child Abuse”. Call for more information: (502) 384-3716 or email: turner@2not1.org
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm ET
Location: 1600 West Street Catherine Street, Louisville, KY 40203

Face It Lunch and Learn: Parenting, Brain Science, and Shaping Your Child’s Behavior with Dr. Nancy Weaver
2026-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
The Kosair for Kids Face It Movement invites you to join us for a Lunch & Learn with Dr. Nancy Weaver, founder of Support Over Silence, LLC. Dr. Weaver will be sharing useful, evidence-based strategies for how parents and caregivers can change their way of thinking (and behaving!) to foster healthy child development.
Date: Monday April 20, 2026
Time: 12PM EST
Location: Virtual
This is a great opportunity to learn more about:
— why old-school punishments fall short and the brain science behind it
— the importance and impact of co-regulation on parents and kids
— how parents can approach misbehavior with curiosity
Social Work CEUs available. REGISTER.

Kosair for Kids - Child Abuse Prevention Luncheon
2026-04-21 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Join Kosair for Kids for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and child advocacy. At the Kosair for Kids Child Abuse Prevention Luncheon, you’ll hear from University of Louisville Baseball Coach Dan McDonnell, as well as a testimony from a family who has been helped by Kosair for Kids. All proceeds benefit the Kosair Kids Child Abuse Prevention Fund.
The event is FREE to attend, but space is limited. Attendees must REGISTER by April 5.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Jason Wilson for more information on how you can make an impact. Questions? Contact Jason Wilson at (502) 814-9884 or jwilson@kosair.org.
Date: April 21, 2026
Time: 11:30am – 1PM EST
Location: The Crowne Plaza | 830 Phillips Ln | Louisville, KY 40209

Logan County Health Coalition, FRYSC, Bright Coalition - Community Baby Shower
2026-04-25 10:00 - 2026-04-27 11:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
The Community Baby Shower is designed for expecting parents and parents up to 6 months post partum to engage and connect to community partners and resources. With 70 vendors, parents receive practical, evidence-based information on child development, safe sleep practices, home and car seat safety, infant nutrition, breastfeeding support, maternal mental health, and early brain development. Families also have opportunities to connect directly with pediatricians and healthcare professionals to ask questions, discuss developmental milestones, and learn when and how to seek care. REGISTER.

Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 10-11:30AM
Location: Logan County Extension Services, John Paul Rd, Russellville, KY
