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
Statement by Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates We applaud the full House for passing SB 40 today to create a pilot project to open courts in child welfare cases. This bill is now just steps away from the Governor’s desk. SB 40, sponsored by Senator Julie Raque Adams,...
During the 2016 Kentucky General Assembly, Face it partners are actively working on several policies that will prevent and end abuse in Kentucky. There are three issues currently in front of the legislature that require action from advocates to help them progress and make their way to the Governor to...
Governor, First Lady to join effort to protect area children at the Big Four Bridge Lawn WHAT: Family & Children’s Place, The Face It® Movement, Kosair Charities® and other area children’s service agencies will kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month with a rally Wednesday, March 30, to talk about child...
On Thursday, January 14, Face It® partners gathered at the Capitol for the 12th Annual Children’s Advocacy Day. They asked elected officials to prioritize the safety and protection of children during decisions made in the 2016 Kentucky General Assembly. Face It partners promoted several policy priorities to their legislators including...
New Infographic features how to prevent child abuse and current local stat Louisville, January 27, 2016. As the 2016 Kentucky General Assembly is in session, Face It® Partners are working on more public education and policies to prevent and end child abuse in this community. Today, Face It releases a new...
Face It® currently offers free trainings for youth serving organizations in Louisville. This includes organizations such as youth sports organizations, faith-based organizations, community centers, youth development/enrichment centers and those who serve vulnerable populations. Trainings include: FREE training for staff and volunteers Choose from a menu of options Online or in person Evidence-informed trainings Learn more here:...
Dec. 16, 2015 – Uspiritus, a non-profit organization helping kids and families heal, will host a free Catch the Spirit Tour from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 in the Uspiritus-Brooklawn Administration building, 3121 Brooklawn Campus Drive in Louisville. While you enjoy a delicious meal, find out more about the agency’s...
In an effort to more effectively reach and serve abused and neglected children and youth in Metro Louisville and surrounding areas, ECHO (Exploited Children’s Help Organization) will become the newest Neighborhood Place partner and will be moving into the ‘Bridges of Hope’ location on Algonquin Parkway, effective December 1, 2015. “This...
The holidays are a time to spend time with friends and family and to give thanks for and celebrate the many gifts we enjoy – families, material, health and spiritual. However, often accompanying these feelings of joy and gladness are increases in stress that may put children at risk. Sadly, holidays...
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 12, 2015 – Mark your calendar for the 23rd Annual Cabo Wabo Winter Coat Party on Saturday, Jan. 9 at Mellwood Arts Center, 1860 Mellwood Avenue. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is $15. New and gently used coats will be collected at the door for St....
