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All Kentuckians are mandated reporters. If you believe a child is being abused or neglected, call the Child Protection Hotline.

1-877-KYSAFE1 or 1-877-597-2331

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Child help: National Abuse Hotline:
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News + Blog

20 Dec

Posted at 14:57h in Child Abuse Prevention, Parenting

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...

13 Dec

Posted at 08:32h in In The Community, News

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...

22 Nov

Posted at 11:16h in Parenting

Hi parents! My name is Felicity Therese Krueger. I am 18 years old [which means I have been a teenager for a hot minute now]. A Little about me; I'm an LGBT, anxious, dyslexic who grew up struggling with all the dramatics of middle and high school; all while dealing...

15 Nov

Posted at 09:37h in Child Abuse Prevention, In The Community, Parenting

The impending holiday season is always a much-anticipated time for kids and families, and especially so this year as many families are finally able to share the holidays with one another again following the pandemic and social distancing. These family gatherings are also an opportunity to model and teach the...

01 Nov

Posted at 07:00h in In The Community, Parenting

We know that children succeed when they are with caring adults who can help guide them as they grow. The commonwealth has over 9,100 children living with foster families or in group homes as a result of abuse, neglect, or dependency. The goal in Kentucky is to reunify children in...

19 Oct

Posted at 07:00h in Child Abuse Prevention, In The Community, Parenting, Positive Parenting

Blog by: Tonya Jernigan, LCSW, Social Worker Principal, University of Kentucky Pediatric Forensic Medicine, Image courtesy of Unsplash.com There is a peace that we feel walking into the safety of our homes after a long day at work or school; a respite from the stress, the chaos, the noise of the...