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
Leading up to TEN-4 week, a week to bring awareness to the TEN-4 Bruising Rule and emphasize the importance of adults knowing the signs and symptoms of child abuse and how to report it, The Kosair Charities® Face It® Movement and our partners at Grow Baby Grow and the KY...
We know that kids are kids, and sometimes they get minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises on the bony areas of the body, like their knees, elbows, and foreheads. However, there are some injuries that may indicate that something is wrong. The TEN-4 bruising rule is an easy-to-remember acronym to help people identify...
Hundreds Attend Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention Trainings, Proclamation Signings, and Positive Parenting Events During Week LOUISVILLE, KY – This October 4th, the Kosair Charities® Face It® Movement is once again bringing awareness to the critically important TEN-4 Bruising Rule, the technique to recognize concerning bruising on young children, and emphasizing...
This was originally posted as an op-ed by The Courier Journal on September 30, 2021. By Dr. Christina Howard, Keith Inman, and Ken Reiss When we reflect on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to date, the constant uncertainty and anxiety stands at the forefront for many. It could be the uncertainty of your...
"Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young adults and for every youth suicide it is estimated that 100 to 200 others attempt suicide.” - (JED Foundation, 2021) During their teenage years and young adulthood, many people experience significant stress from life transitions and changes, such as gaining more...
Guest blog from Tamara Brown, Health Access Nurturing Development Services (H.A.N.D.S) We have all heard that babies are a blessing, or a bundle of joy, and this is absolutely the truth. When a family brings home a new baby they bring home joy, excitement, love and tenderness, but also...
The Ultimate Guide to Remote Work for Busy Parents by Colleen Stewart Working from home just got a whole lot harder. The COVID-19 pandemic has made work from home the new normal. Amongst technology glitches, long calls that could've been an email, and endless Zoom meetings, caring for the kids can...
A big thank you to our many partners in the Kosair Charities Face It Movement for joining today's virtual full partner meeting! Our partner organizations from across Kentucky heard updates on the upcoming TEN-4 Week and our FREE Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Prevention & Recognition Trainings, partners' local child abuse...
New parents come in all forms. Whether they’re foster, kinship, single parents or two-parent households they all need support. Here are some helpful ways to support new parents and caregivers: Remind new parents and caregivers to take care of their physical and mental health and that it’s okay to spend time doing...
Every year, the Kosair Charities’ Face It Movement raises awareness of the critically important TEN-4 Bruising Rule by hosting a series of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT) Prevention & Recognition Trainings for professionals and community members throughout the state to learn to recognize the signs and report potential child abuse. The TEN-4 Bruising Rule reminds us...
