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 Kelly Gillooly, Director of Behavioral Health Outreach, Peace Hospital The coronavirus—or COVID-19—can put additional pressure on already vulnerable children, youth, and families. It can cause anxiety, stress and uncertainty. They are felt especially strongly by children of all ages. Children have been faced with school closures, cancelled events, separation from friends and need to feel loved and supported...
By Tammy Donoho, Kentucky Youth Advocates Many of us find ourselves in unfamiliar territory with our kids not going to school and unable to participate in afterschool or group activities. Their whole routine has changed and ours has too. I am used to coming home to a house that is exactly...
3 Ways to Support Parents and Caregivers by Tina Agonva We all know someone who is balancing work, parenting, and self-care while trying to keep worries about COVID-19 at bay. This can be a challenging time for parents and caregivers. Many have to continue going into work, some may have...
Stress Reduction When You Can't Get a Break - Written by: Tammy Donoho, Kentucky Youth Advocates, Photo credit: Unsplash We are all doing our best to adjust to new routines and keep our communities healthy during the current pandemic. It can be stressful! At my house, everyone is HOME! I am working...
“Develop a Daily Routine.” How’s That Working for You?! By: Jessie Whitish, Kentucky Youth Advocates I didn’t use to think my house was small. But after weeks of COVID-19 quarantine, I’ve decided it’s at least three sizes two small. Every weekday, my husband, four-year-old, and myself share a space that is...
This post was originally published as an op-ed in the Courier Journal on March 27, 2020. By Keith Inman, president of Kosair Charities “When will we go back to school? I miss my friends.” “Why can’t we see Grandma and Grandpa?” “Why are we home all the time? I’m bored.” “I’m scared. Why are people...
In light of COVID-19 concerns and the resulting mandates to socially distance, most child care centers are shutting their doors to help prevent the continued spread of the coronavirus. Those “limited duration” child care centers that are open, have a limited number of spots and are reserved for children of first responders, medical professionals, and other...
By: Sariya Samuels, 12 I have never experienced anything like this outbreak of the coronavirus. Being in this situation like the coronavirus is pretty intense and scary for me being only 12 years old. When I first found out the coronavirus was found in Kentucky I was anxious. I was...
You may be feeling overwhelmed by the ever-growing list of closures and news surrounding the coronavirus. Like many parents, you probably recently found out that your kids will be on an unexpected extended break. You’re probably trying to work from home while trying to keep the kids entertained and learning,...
Being a parent or caregiver is hard enough, but caring for a teen brings an entire new set of challenges and rewards that other parents/caregivers yet to experience. Helping to guide your teen through adolescence – one of the most tumultuous times in a person’s life – can be overwhelming and frustrating at times. However, it’s important to know that those...
