TEN-4-FACESp - Face It

This October 4th, the Kosair for Kids Face It Movement brought 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.

Ways To Participate

Watch the updated TEN-4-FACESp Bruising Rule video and order the brochure to distribute at your pediatrician’s office, community center, or school resource center.
Utilize the social media toolkit with refreshed resources to spread awareness.
Support a parent or caregiver in your life so they stay connected and feel validated by sending a text or video chatting, dropping off an activity box for the family, or setting up time to virtually play or read a book with their child.
Make a gift to Kosair for Kids in honor of TEN-4 Day to support the important work of the Face It Movement.

Ten-4 Trainings

This year we offered both virtual and in-person Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Prevention & Recognition and TEN-4-FACESp Bruising Rule Trainings on October 4-6, 2023. Thanks to all who were able to attend!

Ten-4 Day Proclamations

Every October, the Kosair for Kids’ Face It Movement brings awareness to the TEN-4 FACESp Bruising Rule with a media campaign and educational events surrounding October 4th — TEN-4 on 10/4. In 2023, the Governor, Attorney General, and several mayors and county judge/executives proclaimed October 4th as TEN-4 Day including

Boone County Judge Executive Gary W. Moore
Mayor of Bowling Green Todd Alcott and Warren County Officials
Campbell County Judge Executive Steve Pendery
Daviess County Judge Executive Al Mattingly
Floyd County Judge Executive Robbie Williams
Johnson County Judge Executive Mark Mckenzie
Kenton County Judge Executive Kris Knochelmann
Mayor of Lexington Linda Gorton
Mayor of Louisville Craig Greenberg
Mayor of Manchester Steve Collins
Magoffin County Judge Executive Matthew Wireman
Paintsville Mayor Bill Mike Runyon
Pike County Judge Executive Ray S. Jones II
Mayor of Prestonsburg Les Stapleton

With partners at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Mass General Brigham in Boston, TEN-4 Day 2023 is also recognized by the Governors in Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Michigan.

Special thanks to our partners at Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, Family Nurturing Center, Volunteers of America Mid-States, and Family Enrichment Center, Inc. for helping secure these local proclamations!