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
NEWS RELEASE September 11, 2025 Contact:Kelsey Dimarkdimar@kyyouth.orgLaunch of New Educational Training Videos on Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition...
This October, the Kosair for Kids Face It Movement is once again bringing awareness to the critically important TEN-4-FACESp Bruising Rule, the technique to recognize concerning bruising on young children, and emphasizing the importance of training adults on recognizing, reporting, and preventing child abuse September 20 - October 3. This...
This blog was originally posted on Kentucky Youth AdvocatesKentucky continues to face rates of child maltreatment that are nearly double the national average. Infants are at the greatest risk, making up 1 in 8 victims, making the first year of life a crucial period for prevention. Policies that give parents stability...
This blog was originally published on Kentucky Youth Advocates Every parent, caregiver, and community member expects schools to be a safe place for children to learn and grow. Yet, across Kentucky, we continue to hear stories of students being harmed by those entrusted with their education. Too often these cases of...
by Troya Carr, Program Specialist at ECHOThis blog is part of our ECHO: Keeping Kids Safe blog series. Bullying & Cyberbullying: When the Pressure Turns Harmful Not all conflict is considered bullying. Sometimes kids experience drama, a disagreement, a one-time argument, or a misunderstanding between equals. This is different than the intentional...
As we enter the heat of summer, we are starting to see the implementation of many of the bills passed during the 2025 legislative session. Several of those laws are set to impact children directly, especially in school settings. Two of the new laws, Senate Bills 73 and 120, were 2025...
There are many milestones when it comes to parenting. First words, crawling, first steps, and everything in between. It can be fun, a little scary, and exciting to experience your child learning something new. Every milestone brings change—but some can feel a little more overwhelming than others. Potty Training. This...
By Kelly Gillooly, UofL Health – Peace Hospital, System Director of Behavioral Health The end of summer often brings mixed feelings, excitement for a new school year combined with emotions such as fear and anxiety. Transitioning back to school can be challenging. While it’s tempting to dive in with solutions and...
by Troya Carr, Program Specialist at ECHOThis blog is part of our ECHO: Keeping Kids Safe blog series. If parenting teens these days feels like trying to keep up with the latest TikTok trend, confusing, fast-moving, and somehow already outdated by the time you figure it out, you’re not alone. Today’s...
by Troya Carr, Program Specialist at ECHOThis blog is part of our ECHO: Keeping Kids Safe blog series. As kids grow up and start making more decisions on their own—about school, friendships, technology, and more—it’s important they have the tools to make choices that keep them safe and mentally strong. Why Brain...
