I can't be the only parent out there who is constantly riddled with mom (or dad) guilt. With three kids 6 and under including twins, kiddos with special needs, and a toddler, I'm just not sure at the end of the day if I always get it right. But, for...
Remember when you took your first child home? I do. My daughter was over two months premature and was the tiniest human I had ever held. I had no experience with raising a human, really, I was doing good to just take care of myself! I thought I was prepared,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...