29 Apr OP-ED: Child abuse prevention builds on small moments of support and connection| Face It
[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” bg_type=”bg_color” z_index=”” bg_color_value=”#ffffff”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Now more than ever, it is important for parents and caregivers to stay connected to family, friends, and professional helpers to continue to build resilient kids and families. In part...| Face It
24 Sep Suicide Prevention for Families: How to Talk to Your Kids About Suicide and 988| Face It
by: Courtney Lauver, LCSW, Therapist at Bridge Counseling & Wellness in Louisville September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. While we would prefer to avoid thinking of this topic in relation to our children, according to SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration), 3.2 million children aged 12-17 reported... The post Suicide Prevention for Families: How to Talk to Your Kids About Suicide and 988 appeared first on Face It.| Face It
For many families, report card day can bring a mix of emotions including excitement, pride, worry, or even stress. Parents naturally want their children to succeed in school, and grades often feel like a direct reflection of that success. But when the marks on the page don’t match expectations, parents...| Face It
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25 Mar Introducing the Face It Child Abuse and Neglect Data Dashboard| Face It
NEWS RELEASE September 11, 2025 Contact:Kelsey Dimarkdimar@kyyouth.orgLaunch of New Educational Training Videos on Child Abuse and Neglect... The post Launch of New Educational Training Videos on Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Prevention appeared first on Face It.| Face It
This October, the Kosair for Kids Face It Movement is once again bringing 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 September 20 – October 3. This... The post 5 Ways You Can Participate in TEN-4 2025 appeared first on Face It.| Face It
This blog was originally posted on Kentucky Youth Advocates Kentucky continues to face rates of child maltreatment that are nearly double the national average. Infants are at the greatest risk, making up 1 in 8 victims, making the first year of life a crucial period for prevention. Policies that give...| Face It
LOUISVILLE, KY – Kentucky now ranks 14th in the nation in child victims of maltreatment according to the latest Child Maltreatment report from the Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. While there has been a 48% reduction in child victims of maltreatment from 2018 to 2022, Kentucky is around...| Face It
21 Aug My Oxygen Mask Comes First: Why Self-Care Makes Me a Better Parent | Face It
As parents, we’re constantly juggling endless responsibilities, often pushing our own needs to the bottom of the list. However, prioritizing self-care isn’t selfish; it’s essential for being the best parent you can be. Think of the airplane oxygen mask theory: you secure your own mask before helping others. If you’re... The post My Oxygen Mask Comes First: Why Self-Care Makes Me a Better Parent appeared first on Face It.| Face It
By Tina Agonva, Kentucky Youth Advocates High school is a time of awkward growth spurts, raging hormones, and the constant pressure to fit in. For many adolescents, this period is marked by an intense desire to belong to find their place in the social hierarchy of the school. The need... The post Finding Belonging in High School appeared first on Face It.| Face It
This blog was originally published on Kentucky Youth Advocates Every parent, caregiver, and community member expects schools to be a safe place for children to learn and grow. Yet, across Kentucky, we continue to hear stories of students being harmed by those entrusted with their education. Too often these cases...| Face It
11 Jul Addressing the Rise in Child Abuse in Kentucky Child Care Programs| Face It
by Troya Carr, Program Specialist at ECHOThis blog is part of our ECHO: Keeping Kids Safe blog series. Bullying & Cyberbullying: When the Pressure Turns Harmful Not all conflict is considered bullying. Sometimes kids experience drama, a disagreement, a one-time argument, or a misunderstanding between equals. This is different than... The post Helping Teens Establish Healthy Digital Boundaries appeared first on Face It.| Face It
Access to high quality, safe child care settings is critical for families across the Commonwealth. But recent data reports highlight an increase of child abuse and maltreatment cases in child care programs across Kentucky:— 46% increase in hotline complaints from 2022–2024— 73% increase in substantiated incidents of child abuse and...| Face It
16 Jan The Latest Child Maltreatment Report Shows Kentucky’s High Rate of Victims Persists| Face It
As we enter the heat of summer, we are starting to see the implementation of many of the bills passed during the 2025 legislative session. Several of those laws are set to impact children directly, especially in school settings. Two of the new laws, Senate Bills 73 and 120, were...| Face It
There are many milestones when it comes to parenting. First words, crawling, first steps, and everything in between. It can be fun, a little scary, and exciting to experience your child learning something new. Every milestone brings change—but some can feel a little more overwhelming than others. Potty Training. This...| Face It
By Kelly Gillooly, UofL Health – Peace Hospital, System Director of Behavioral Health The end of summer often brings mixed feelings, excitement for a new school year combined with emotions such as fear and anxiety. Transitioning back to school can be challenging. While it’s tempting to dive in with solutions...| Face It
by Troya Carr, Program Specialist at ECHOThis blog is part of our ECHO: Keeping Kids Safe blog series. If parenting teens these days feels like trying to keep up with the latest TikTok trend, confusing, fast-moving, and somehow already outdated by the time you figure it out, you’re not alone....| Face It
Contact:Kelsey Dimarkdimar@kyyouth.org Kosair for Kids Face It Movement: Safe Medication Storage Keeps Kids Safe Louisville, KY – Over one in three of all child fatalities and near fatalities in Kentucky were related to the ingestion of substances, according to the latest Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel annual...| Face It
by Troya Carr, Program Specialist at ECHOThis blog is part of our ECHO: Keeping Kids Safe blog series. As kids grow up and start making more decisions on their own—about school, friendships, technology, and more—it’s important they have the tools to make choices that keep them safe and mentally strong....| Face It
by Troya Carr, Program Specialist at ECHOThis blog is part of our ECHO: Keeping Kids Safe blog series. Raising Resilient Kids: The Importance of Teaching Coping Skills Now that our kids are spending more time at home for the summer, there’s no better time to reflect on how we can...| Face It
As we recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, we also celebrate meaningful progress made during Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session. The Kosair for Kids Face It Movement continues to drive systemic change by advancing policies that prevent child abuse and support families across the commonwealth. This year’s session brought significant...| Face It
LOUISVILLE, KY – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, an important time to remember that everyone has a role to play in keeping kids safe and building strong communities for families to grow and thrive. For over a decade, the Face It Movement, an initiative founded and funded by Kosair for Kids,...| Face It
To further support this mission, Face It is excited to launch the Face It Child Abuse and Neglect Data Dashboard—a user-friendly tool designed to increase access to critical data and inform communities, advocates, and policymakers working to strengthen Kentucky’s child welfare system. The dashboard provides the most recent full year...| Face It
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child abuse is something that everyone can play a part in preventing. From business professionals to grandparents, neighbors, teachers, and grocery store clerks– everyone has a role in preventing child abuse and promoting safe environments for children. The latest national Child Maltreatment report shows...| Face It
Navigating adolescence can be difficult for both youth and their caregivers. During this crucial transition between childhood and adulthood, youth experience physical, cognitive, social, and hormonal changes that can be overwhelming. Many youth at this stage in their lives are trying to figure out who they are and where they...| Face It
by: Deanna Lynn, Executive Director of Refuge for Women KY Keeping kids safe is an adult responsibility, and one way to do that is to recognize that trafficking can and does happen in many different ways in our community and to the people we care about. One Kentucky woman shares...| Face It
Kentucky’s Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel has released its 2024 Annual Report, which includes a comprehensive review of every child death and near-death in the state fiscal year 2023 referred to the panel by the Department for Community Based Services and the Department for Public Health. This...| Face It
By Kiera Dunk Originally published on Kentucky Youth AdvocatesContent warning: This blog, or pages it links to, contains information about sensitive subjects including abuse and violence.The most recent data released shows that rates of child abuse are down since 2019, but still not enough. This is not acceptable, and I think you all...| Face It
Advocates, policymakers, partners, parents, and friends – thank you for all of your support and dedication to keeping kids safe throughout 2024. As this year comes to a close, let’s take time to reflect professionally, organizationally, and as a community to reflect on goals that were accomplished, challenges that were...| Face It
Originally published on Kentucky Youth Advocates A recently published study in the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse examines how technology has been used to facilitate educator sexual misconduct in Kentucky’s schools. The study’s author, Kotomi Yokokura, discusses the findings below. Between 2016 and 2021, 74 Kentucky educators had their licenses...| Face It
Contact:Mara Powell, Kentucky Youth Advocatesmpowell@kyyouth.org LOUISVILLE, KY – The latest national Child Maltreatment report from the Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows a total of 14,484 child victims of maltreatment in Kentucky during the reporting period (FFY 2023). While there has been a 28% reduction in child...| Face It
The 2025 Kentucky state legislative session begins on January 7th. As a 30-day non-budget session, this year presents a critical opportunity to strengthen policies that reduce risks to child safety and ensure Kentucky’s children are protected from abuse and exploitation. Join the Face It Policy Team in advocating for the...| Face It
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10 Oct From Awareness to Action: Highlighting Partnerships on TEN-4 Day 2024 | Face It
10 Oct From Awareness to Action: Highlighting Partnerships on TEN-4 Day 2024 | Face It
05 Dec Emotional Safety? How to ensure your kids feel safe on the inside| Face It
13 Nov A Little Kindness Can Go a Long Way – World Kindness Day 2024| Face It
26 Sep Managing Big Emotions: How practicing self regulation encourages co-regulation| Face It
16 Oct Be Strong Believes Getting Help is the Greatest Sign of Strength| Face It
10 Oct From Awareness to Action: Highlighting Partnerships on TEN-4 Day 2024 | Face It
National Parents’ Day is June 28! It is a heartfelt celebration dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the incredible role parents play in shaping our lives and communities. It provides an opportunity to honor parents for their selfless dedication and the invaluable impact they have on their children’s lives. Whether you’re...| Face It
Parent Perspective By Valerie Frost Whoever needed the thick skin to come up with sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me as a coping strategy is either featured on an episode of Dr.Phil or has run up quite the tab on a mental health...| Face It
Dear Parent, Let’s take a moment to strip away the filters and perfect Instagram shots to talk about the realness of parenting. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows—sometimes, it’s more like spilled milk and sleepless nights. But here’s the truth: that’s okay. It’s normal, and it’s beautiful in its own...| Face It
by Rickey Green I will never forget the day I reviewed my youngest child, Kendall’s, 5th-grade school project. One particular answer struck me so deeply that I had to sit down, overwhelmed by emotion. Today, I’m happily married to Alycia, the most amazing woman I’ve ever known. She is the...| Face It
By Kayla Harmon, KY SEAT member A common misconception is that grief only applies after the death of someone. But this is not true. Grief occurs with any loss. For parents with child-welfare system involvement, this loss can show up during many stages of the process. Just an investigation alone...| Face It
Throughout Child Abuse Prevention Month, we highlighted positive childhood experiences and the highs and lows of parenting. We encouraged families to share their stories of a memory that stuck with them, parenting ups and down, a moment when they were a “good enough parent,” or a memory from childhood, in...| Face It
This originally appeared as an op-ed in the NKY Tribune on April 24, 2024.By Barry Dunn and Shannon Moody Child abuse cases grab headlines and our hearts. We are often left asking: “how could this happen?” and “who would hurt an innocent child?” Substantiated cases of child abuse lead to intervention measures,...| Face It
By Casey Lane, InternIt can be an especially vulnerable, scary, and confusing time when you suspect or know that you need to seek mental or behavioral health for your child. Where do you even begin? CrisisIf your child is currently experiencing or at risk of experiencing a mental health crisis...| Face It