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
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 FACESp bruising rule is a technique to recognize...
My Name Is Damareus Jackson-Martin but I go by DJ for short. I've been a part of the truth telling circles for a few months and maybe one of the greatest things I did this year was be a part of this work. Last month, I, along with a few...
Joseph Bargione, PhD School Psychologist Bounce Executive Committee Member and Trainer Member of Louisville Health Advisory Board and Suicide Fatality Review Committee As our students settle into a new school year it is important to know that many of them continue to struggle with mental health issues, with one being suicidal...
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...
By: Stephanie Mangan, LPCC-S, President of Board of Directors, Healing TREEHow do you define the human experience? How do you define trauma? Would you consider yourself, or your loved ones, a survivor of trauma? Most humans begin to clam up, deflect, avoid or “run away” the minute questions like...
While cliché and overused, all parents can feel the meaning of, "the days are long, but the years are short." No matter how many parenting books hit the shelves, each child is a unique individual who does not come with their own manual and life itself otherwise will always have its...
As a parent or caregiver, it's easy to put your needs last, but even one small thing a day for YOU can make a huge difference. By prioritizing self-care and incorporating these tips into your daily routine, you can improve your overall well-being and be better equipped to handle the...
As a parent, it's natural to want to protect your child from the challenges and difficulties of the world. However, it's important to remember that part of being a parent is also preparing your child to navigate and engage with the world in a healthy and meaningful way. Did you know...
by Valerie Frost Being a twin mama, the standard line of public questioning and remarks usually includes the following: “Are they twins?” “Are they identical?” and the favorite for every caregiver of multiples, “Are they natural/Do twins run in your family?” Outside of gestation-specific commentary, and including the general population of caregivers,...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope, and share vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends, and families have access to...
