14 Jun Let’s Make Kentucky a National Leader in Serving and Protecting Our Children, Families, and Communities through Promoting and Advancing FATHERHOOD

Posted at 15:38h in In The Community, Parent Perspective, Parenting, Positive Parenting

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,...

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31 May Caregiver Compassion Fatigue & the Importance of Self-Care

Posted at 14:57h in In The Community, Parenting, Positive Parenting

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...

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30 Mar Overview of Child Abuse Prevention Month 2023

Posted at 17:23h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, News, Strengthening Families

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...

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28 Dec Thank you for a great year!

Posted at 14:49h in Child Abuse Prevention, Events, In The Community, Parenting, Positive Parenting, TEN-4

As 2022 comes to a close, it’s important to look back personally, professionally, organizationally, and as a community to reflect on goals that were accomplished, challenges that were overcome, and areas to continue working towards in the new year. Over the past year, we have seen many wins for the...

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16 Nov Navigating the Holidays as a parent with special needs children

Posted at 11:21h in Child Abuse Prevention, Face It Friday, In The Community, Parenting, Positive Parenting

by Ashley Allen, MA, BCBA, LBA and Elizabeth Coriano, MA, ABA from Carriage House The Holidays are among us. We are making shopping lists, putting up decorations and filling our schedules with family activities. Excitement is in the air! However, if you are the parent of child with special needs you...

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11 Nov Adoption should mean a forever family

Posted at 15:52h in Child Abuse Prevention, In The Community, Parenting

by Jason Schepers, Foster Alumni and True Up Peer Network Member When I went into foster care at age 14, I always thought I'd get to go back and live with my grandma again. It took a lot of time to accept that I may have to spend my life with...

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04 Nov 2022 TEN-4 Positive Parenting Events Recap

Posted at 17:35h in Child Abuse Prevention, Events, In The Community, Parenting, Positive Parenting, TEN-4

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 partnered with  the KY HANDS Program and Bounce Coalition trainer...

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28 Apr Face It Partner Spotlight: YMCA Safe Place – Louisville

Posted at 09:55h in In The Community, News

When youth in crisis need somewhere to stay, someone to trust, or someone to listen, YMCA Safe Place is here to help–-every day, around the clock. We are committed to making our community stronger through help, hope, and healing for teens and families in crisis. From youth mentoring and family mediation...

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28 Apr Face It Partner Spotlight: Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky

Posted at 09:31h in In The Community, News

Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) provides statewide programs and services aimed at the prevention of child abuse and neglect across the Commonwealth. For over 25 years, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky has coordinated with key stakeholders in communities across the state to form the Partners in Prevention Network. This network unifies...

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21 Apr Partner Spotlight: The Center for Women and Families

Posted at 14:08h in In The Community, News

The Center for Women and Families helps victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence to become survivors through supportive services, community education, and cooperative partnerships that foster hope, promote self-sufficiency, and rebuild lives. The Center connects victims of family violence with safety, supportive services, and resources and offers supportive...

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