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 Erin Warmbier Being a parent is a lesson in “Things Not Going As Planned,” and also a lesson in “Being Humbled Around Complete Strangers.” When I think about times that I failed as a parent I honestly think “Boy! There are so many to choose from! Which one?” The time...
This post originally appeared as an op-ed in the Courier Journal on April 10, 2017. By Dr. Melissa Currie As a medical professional and member of the Face It Movement to end child abuse, I’d like to offer some practical information during April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month. All members of our community can play...
Eye-catching sign on Watterson Expressway to raise awareness April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Uspiritus is using its large gymnasium windows to help raise the public’s awareness about keeping kids safe in our community. For the month of April, drivers heading east on the Watterson Expressway (between Newburg Road and Bardstown...
By Tina Agonva-Cason So as most of you know, teething can be a challenging time for both parents and baby. I have recently become a mother for the second time, and my son is so different from my daughter! Other than the fact that he is a boy, his personality is so...
This post originally appeared as an op-ed in the Courier Journal on March 29, 2017. By Jerry Ward Spring in Louisville means that more than simply horses run. A quick perusal of the local running calendar reveals over 20 marathons, mini-marathons and other kinds of long-distance races from April through June. We at Kosair Charities are...
Parenting is tough, rewarding, and always changing. Face It would like to hear from parents and caregivers! Send in your parenting stories--the good, the bad, and the comedic. Every kid is different, everyone parents a little differently, and everyone has ups and downs. Parents face a lot of pressure and judgment, which...
As we celebrate the beginning of a new year, Face It® is excited to announce the launch of its new and improved website. As a hub of child abuse prevention and intervention resources, our goal is to promote best practices, engage the community, and advocate for effective policies to improve...
PRESS CONTACT: Erin Jones In.Mode Marketing, LLC erin@inmodemarketing.com 502.774.0767 The Kosair Charities® Face It® Movement Shares Prevention and Intervention Resources (Louisville, KY, January 9, 2017) – The Kosair Charities Face It Movement is celebrating the new year with the launch of its new and improved website. As a hub of child abuse prevention and intervention resources,...
(Louisville, KY, December 5, 2016) – The 2016 holiday season is well underway, and as families gather to celebrate and spend time together, Face It® has released tips for family, friends, neighbors, and the broader community to keep kids safe. Everyone can play a role in keeping kids safe, including...
(Louisville, KY, November 2, 2016) – In 2013, Kosair Charities actively took on an issue that can be tough to talk about but is a tragic reality for many children: child abuse and neglect. The Face It Movement was launched, and has been working with community partners ever since to...
