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
Child abuse and neglect is preventable and every Kentuckian has a unique role to play in keeping kids safe. In the efforts to end child abuse and neglect, knowledge is our best tool and it starts within the community. We are all members of a community, whether that’s our neighborhood,...
The 2025 Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel Report was released this month, summarizing the findings from comprehensive reviews of 248 cases that were determined to be the result of child abuse. Of those cases, 72 were fatalities and 176 were near fatalities with 82% involving children aged...
Everyone can play a role in keeping kids safe, but that only happens when people know the signs to look out for. Some warning signs of child abuse, like grooming behaviors, can be difficult to spot because they appear as normal adult-child relationships especially when the abuser is a family...
Advocates, policymakers, partners, parents, and friends – thank you for all of your support and dedication to keeping kids safe throughout 2025. As this year nears its end, we’re reflecting on the goals that were accomplished, challenges that were overcome, and areas to continue growing in the new year. As...
January marks the start of the new year and the start of Kentucky’s 2026 biennial budget session. The Face It Policy Team has developed an agenda of critical priorities that will increase child safety and provider capacity, and expand investments for critical family supports. Join the Kosair for Kids Face It...
This October 4th, the Kosair For Kids Face It Movement once again raised awareness to the critically important TEN-4-FACESp Bruising Rule and emphasized the importance of adults knowing the signs and symptoms of child abuse and how to report it. The Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Lurie Children’s is...
by: Courtney Lauver, LCSW, Therapist at Bridge Counseling & Wellness in Louisville September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. While we would prefer to avoid thinking of this topic in relation to our children, according to SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration), 3.2 million children aged 12-17 reported they...
For many families, report card day can bring a mix of emotions including excitement, pride, worry, or even stress. Parents naturally want their children to succeed in school, and grades often feel like a direct reflection of that success. But when the marks on the page don’t match expectations, parents...
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...
