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
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Fall 2018 Face It® Newsletter The Kosair Charities® Face It® Movement continues to engage and activate our partners and community members. This Fall, Face It has been busy spreading the word of the work at conferences, with releasing our newest caregiver tool, a guide with 10...
By Jessie Whitish [gallery type="slideshow" columns="2" size="full" link="file" ids="4026,4027"] Traveling with my son—now nearly three years old—requires an extra suitcase. Is it full of snacks, extra clothes, or enriching toys? No. It’s packed with all the things he loves to sleep with in his bed at night!...
It’s almost Halloween! As kids take to the streets dressed as their favorite superheroes, princesses, and scary creatures it is our duty, as adults, to ensure a fun and safe holiday. Check out our 13 tips to keep kids safe this Halloween: 1. Avoid letting your...
Transitioning from being at home with a new baby to child care can be terrifying for new parents. I thought I would keep my daughter at home with me until she was at least 1 year old so I was in no rush to look...
By Tina Agonva In 2008, I became a young parent raising a newborn. It was not easy. Kentucky has 57,000 children who are living with a parent who is between 18 and 24 years old, according to the latest policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation,...
We recognize that being a parent can be hard at times. It's easy to get distracted by work, school, and our daily tasks. To try and make it easier for you to reconnect with your kids, here are 10 free activities to connect with your child! View...
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By Cortney Downs In the 2018 legislative session House Bill 1, a Face It policy priority, was signed into law, creating several changes to the Kentucky child welfare system. This bipartisan and comprehensive plan proposes significant changes to the adoption and foster care system to significantly...
There can be a lot of stress in the chaotic first few weeks of school. As your family settles into your new routines, be sure to check out this exercise for slowing down and tuning into your own bodies and self-awareness. Calming breathing exercises can...
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...