By Casey Lane, Intern It can be an especially vulnerable, scary and confusing time when you suspect or know that you need to seek mental and 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 – or your child is at risk of harming themselves or others, or if their emotions and behaviors seem out of control – there are a few considerations and ways to take action for everyone’s safety: Immediate Danger = EmergencyIf you feel your child’s or someone else’s life is in immediate danger, cal ..read more

LOUISVILLE, KY — On April 23, 2024 at Ice House in Louisville, the Kosair for Kids’ Face It Movement is hosting the second The Art of Healing event with the support of Fund for the Arts. This three-hour event is open to the public and will include performances by local artists along with interactive stations that incorporate art, music, and movement.  The Art of Healing’s purpose is to raise awareness of child abuse and the long-term effects it leaves, to show support for child abuse survivors, and to highlight how creative expression can be helpful in the healing journey.  Event D ..read more

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, has been on a mission to end child maltreatment in the Commonwealth by promoting best practices in child abuse prevention and intervention, building awareness and engaging the community, and advocating for effective policies to improve the systems that keep kids safe. According to the late ..read more

By Kotomi Yokokura Content Notice: This article contains information about sexual assault, sexual misconduct, and/or violence which may be upsetting to readers. I was a teenager when the trust I placed in my teacher was manipulated for the educator’s own sexual pleasure. Four years after my experience with educator sexual misconduct and there are still days I am suffocated by the memories of the hot stale air of sexual abuse filling up the backseat of a car, hidden by the darkness of the night and silenced by rolled up car windows.  During college, I would learn that I was not the first s ..read more

By Bailey Brewer, Intern with Kentucky Youth Advocates (this blog was originally published by Kentucky Youth Advocates) Kentucky’s Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel released their 2023 Annual Report, which consists of a comprehensive review of every child death and near death within the state fiscal year 2022 referred to the panel by the Department for Community Based Services and Department for Public Health. This panel is required by state law to meet throughout the year to review each child’s case and make recommendations to prevent future incidents. This report and r ..read more

Shared from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation Random Acts of Kindness Week is the perfect time to #MakeKindnessTheNorm by sharing your stories of kindness along with making a big impact through small acts. See what a difference a small act can make – Meet Norm.  Visit randomactsofkindness.org for FREE inspiration, ideas, and resources. See below for ideas to celebrate. Make Kindness the Norm   Day 1: Sunday – Kindness Starts with You Story: Reflect on a time when an act of kindness made a difference in your life. Challenge: Perform a random act of kindness for yourself, such as ..read more

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 60% higher than the national rate (7.7 per 1,000) of child maltreatment at 12.3 per 1,000 children. “While the drop in child maltreatment rates is a step in the right direction, we must continue our march to eliminate child abuse and neglect altogether ..read more

Parenthood is a journey filled with joy, love, and countless rewarding moments. However, being a parent also comes with its fair share of challenges. Balancing the demands of parenting, work, and personal life can be overwhelming, often leaving parents feeling drained and neglecting their own well-being. In the midst of caring for their children, it’s crucial for parents to prioritize self-care and self-preservation to maintain their physical, emotional, and mental health. The Importance of Self-Care:Self-care doesn’t have to be a luxury; it’s a necessity for parents navigating the often chaot ..read more

Content Notice: This article and pages it links to, contains information about sexual assault, human trafficking, and/or violence which may be upsetting to survivors. Blog by Kathleen, a survivor of childhood familial sex trafficking  January is Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month. Human trafficking is the exploitation of any human for profit. There are two forms of human trafficking recognized in the United States, labor trafficking and sex trafficking. Just when it seems like everything there is to know about trafficking is known, someone comes forward with a story you neve ..read more

As 2023 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, Face It Movement has continued to advocate for the protection of kids from abuse and neglect. However, there is still work to be done. As we gear up for the continued work ahead, we want to take a few moments to highlight the hard work and accomplishments made by Kosair For Kids Face It Movement and its incredible partner organiz ..read more