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
As summer winds down, it's time to start thinking about the upcoming school year. For parents with school-aged kids, the back-to-school season can be both exciting and overwhelming. To help you and your children navigate this transition smoothly, we have compiled a list of practical tips and strategies. Let's explore...
By: Commonwealth Center for Fathers and Families Kentucky is no stranger to being a national leader. Unfortunately, we rank high nationally in several undesirable areas (consistent with the asset-based approach, I will not list these). However, I will say that according to reports prepared by the Children’s Bureau (Administration on Children,...
by Robin Schotter, Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)As early childhood educators and caregivers, we give our all to the children in our care. Our days are full of activity – engaging their minds, challenging their skills, communicating with their families, and ensuring that their basic needs are being met. Children...
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, an important time to remember that everyone has a role to play in keeping communities safe for kids to grow and thrive. According to findings within the latest national Child Maltreatment Report, Kentucky now has the 6th highest rate in child maltreatment as opposed...
“All parents eventually face the decision to leave their child home alone for the first time. Whether they are just running to the store for a few minutes or working during after-school hours, parents need to be sure their child has the skills and maturity to handle the situation safely…”...
Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Louisville is a local nonprofit that actively supports and funds autism programs for the entire family. Since 1999, FEAT of Louisville has been dedicated to easing the autism journey for individuals and families impacted by autism through on-going support, education, and programs. FEAT works...
February is Teen Dating Violence (TDV) Awareness Month. TDV is an adverse childhood experience (ACE) that affects millions of young people in the United States. Dating violence can take place in person, online, or through technology. It is a type of intimate partner violence, which includes physical violence, sexual violence...
by Evan Butler I don’t have to tell you that being a parent can be one of the most exhausting jobs that exists. Taking care of our little ones emotionally, educationally, mentally, and physically definitely adds up when it comes to our parental stamina. When you throw in the exhaustion that...
This blog post was a collaborative effort from KY SEAT, Kentucky's statewide birth parent council. It’s almost half past noon after a lazy Saturday morning of Paw Patrol and pillow forts. You’re feeling up in the ranks with Zookeeper Melanie after managing to get your nonstop fun-loving kiddos down for an...
Partners, parents, and caregivers, we need you to ask elected officials to prioritize kids in the 2023 legislative session! Join the Face It Policy Team in advocating for the following policy priorities that keep kids safe and healthy during the 2023 state legislative session. Kentucky Youth Advocates Blueprint for Kentucky’s...
