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 Shontelle Davis, MSSW intern at Kentucky Youth Advocates According to findings within the latest US Department of Health and Human Services annual Child Maltreatment Report, Kentucky no longer has the highest child victimization rate in the nation. Among all 50 states, Kentucky now has the 5th highest rate of child maltreatment as opposed to its number...
Parenting was tough pre-pandemic. However, in the year 2022, after almost two years in a worldwide health crisis, parenting has become a whole new ballgame. Not only are parents still asked to juggle the normal parenting responsibilities (feed and clothe their kids, act as chauffeur to school and their many...
By: Hunter Fackler & Felicity Krueger - Face It Youth Ambassadors Hello everyone! We just had a fun week of rallying for kids at this year’s Children’s Advocacy Week (CAW)! The festivities began with a kick-off event and closed with a celebration of KY kids! We saw pure passion with the...
Brrrr, it's cold! With the cold temperatures lately, it can be hard to find things to do to keep kids happy while also allowing them the space to get out some of that pent up energy and excitement. Need ideas for fun indoor activities? This weekend is perfect for fun...
Think about some words that describe what life is like today. What words come to mind? Did your words reflect the challenges of living in a complicated, distracting world? Did you think of words that describe feelings of being rushed, time starved, of having too much to do and not...
Author: Cara StarnsFounder and President Safe PassageSafepassageky.org@safepassageky Cara Starns is the founder of Safe Passage, an organization working to combat child trafficking in Kentucky through prevention and support services. Kentucky, we have a child trafficking problem. You can read the reports and headlines for yourself. Our state is annually investigating over 200 alleged...
Navigating healthy sexual development and boundary-setting with kids can be difficult. This may be especially so with children with disabilities. A report released earlier in the year by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on Children with Disabilities outlines the important role that pediatricians play in helping children and caregivers navigate this process. The recent...
The holiday season is here, which often means errands, gatherings, and time off school for the kids in your life. While this season can sometimes be stressful, it can also be a great opportunity to spend quality time with your family. But for some Kentucky kids, a loving and supportive...
LOUISVILLE, KY – The Kosair Charities® Face It® Movement focuses on a three-pronged approach to addressing Kentucky’s high rate of child abuse and neglect: promote best practices in prevention and intervention, build community awareness, and advocate for effective policies to keep kids safe and strengthen families. As the convening of the...
Thomas Kinkade paints an expression of tranquility. Clement C. Moore pens about a relaxing “long winter’s nap”, and Karen Carpenter soothingly sings of chestnuts roasting on an open fire. All portraying a sense of calm and tranquility. With so much to do, how can we achieve that sense of quiet...
