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
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...
The autumn season may have officially kicked off over a month ago, but Kentuckians are just now feeling the effects of the colder weather months to come. Due to the current pandemic and resulting isolation, it’s now more important than ever to build in family time outside with your kiddos...
Toolkit will assist prosecutors across the Commonwealth with prosecuting child abuse cases FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 27, 2020) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today joined Kentucky Youth Advocates, Kosair Charities, and statewide partners in the Face It ® Movement to announce the release of a Child Abuse Prosecution Toolkit. Developed by the Attorney General’s...
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 Tammy Donoho, Kentucky Youth Advocates When I was a child my mother won a stuffed bear from a carnival. She was so excited! I was less so, but I put on my brave face and pretended to be happy that she had won this “prize''. We named it Roar. Roar...
The Kosair Charities Face It® Movement Hosts Faces of Child Abuse Prevention Virtual Event Community partners and leaders come together to hear from activist, Rachael Denhollander LOUISVILLE, KY (October 6, 2020) – The Kosair Charities Face It ® Movement brought together community partners and leaders together for the Faces of Child Abuse...
This was originally posted as an op-ed by the Courier Journal, Herald Leader, Kentucky Today, and NKY Tribune. By Dr. Laura Hancock Jones, Dr. Christina Howard, and Keith Inman In the last seven months, Kentuckians have heard a lot about how, even in these unprecedented times of physical distancing, we can come...
Local Leaders Proclaim Sunday, October 4 as TEN-4 Day Kosair Charities Face It Movement Hosts Child Abuse Prevention Trainings to Promote TEN-4 Bruising Rule Contact:Mara Powellmpowell@kyyouth.org LOUISVILLE, KY – Local leaders from across the commonwealth proclaimed Sunday, October 4th as TEN-4 Day in their respective jurisdictions, in honor of the technique to recognize...
Last year, we launched the TEN-4 Bruising Rule resource and video to spread awareness about an important tool and keep kids safe. This year, we are once again honoring October 4th as TEN-4 Day and we invite you to join with us! 5 ways you can participate: 1. Attend one of the...
