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The @KosairForKids Face It Movement’s Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026 Social Media Toolkit is now LIVE! Visit our #CAMP2026 webpage to find ways to get involved, explore resources, & sign up for events happening now through April: faceitabuse.org/capm/

All Kentuckians are mandated reporters of child maltreatment. If you believe a child is being abused or neglected, report it at 1-877-KYSAFE-1. Learn the warnings signs of child abuse, tips to stay connected in your community, how to report, and more: faceitabuse.org/capm/.

Discover what the research says about addictive platforms and the impact on kids and how House Bills 227 and 686 are focused on creating a safer online experience for kids: bit.ly/4bJK6nm #KYGA26 #blueprintKY

The @KosairForKids Face It Movement’s Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026 Social Media Toolkit is now LIVE! Visit our #CAMP2026 webpage to find ways to get involved, explore resources, & sign up for events happening now through April: faceitabuse.org/capm/

Order NOW ✅ Place an order today for FREE child abuse recognition and prevention resources from Face It for your classroom, library, pediatrician's office, child care center, Family Resource Center, and more in preparation for #CAPM26: tinyurl.com/CAPMOrder26

April is #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, and the @kosairforkids Face It Movement is dedicated to keeping children safe, healthy, & thriving. Join us in April to stay educated, promote ways to collaborate on prevention, & engage resources to keep children safe.

The @KosairForKids Face It Movement’s Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026 Social Media Toolkit is now LIVE! Visit our #CAMP2026 webpage to find ways to get involved, explore resources, & sign up for events happening now through April: faceitabuse.org/capm/

Safe, supportive adults help kids thrive. THANK YOU for being someone a kid can count on. Child abuse and neglect is preventable and every Kentuckian has a unique role to play in keeping kids safe. Visit faceitabuse.org/take-action/ to learn how YOU play a role in keeping kids safe.

April is #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, and the @kosairforkids Face It Movement is dedicated to keeping children safe, healthy, & thriving. Join us this month in making efforts to stay educated, promote ways to collaborate on prevention, & engage resources to keep children safe.

Kentucky Youth Advocates group provides House Bill 6 update wnky.com/kentucky-youth…

ICYMI: Kentucky Tonight discusses child care legislation before the General Assembly with Sen. @dannycarrollky, Rep. Samara Heavrin, Rep. Adam Moore, Charles Aull of @KyChamber and Sarah Vanover of @KYYouth. Stream at ow.ly/hGhE50YqOnB.

We're celebrating as HB 6 passes Senate Families & Children Cmte this morning! We thank Rep Heavrin for her diligence on improving KY's child care infrastructure and Chairman @dannycarrollky and committee for their support today: bit.ly/4bfgCxl #KYGA26 #BlueprintKY

NEW #MakingKIDSCOUNTPodcast episode! Shannon Moody is joined by Jane Herms, Family Nurturing Center; Sonja Grey, @ECHOlouisville; & Laura Wills-Coppelman, @ICKYschools, to discuss #KYGA26 bills to address & prevent child sexual abuse & grooming. Tune in: bit.ly/4satxYI

OUT NOW -- 2025 Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel Report summarizing the findings from comprehensive reviews of cases that were determined to be the result of child abuse. View key takeaways, panel recs, & tips for prevention: bit.ly/4cNLXtp

Despite a 13% reduction in child abuse cases from 2020 to 2024, the Commonwealth continues to see nearly double the national rate of child maltreatment. More from @PNS_News about the newest Child Maltreatment report: bit.ly/4aO9R5h

"We call on every KYian to remain vigilant & aware of the role we all must play to protect children,” said Barry Dunn of @KosairForKids. Check out the joint press release from @faceitabuse & @KYYouth on the latest national Child Maltreatment report: bit.ly/3M1AXOj

GOOD NEWS‼️ This week the Kentucky House unanimously passed HB 4, sponsored by Rep @MarianneProc60, that would codify criminal charges for adults who groom children. Read more from the Kentucky Lantern about House Bill 4 and what's next: bit.ly/4adee9P #KYGA26

School staff have positions of trust with the children they serve, but violations of that trust irreparably harm student health & learning. HB 102 seeks to reduce the risk of sexual abuse of students. Learn more in Face It's State Policy Priority Agenda: bit.ly/49u0yZb

Everyone can play a role in keeping kids safe, and that can happen when people know the signs to look out for. --> HB 4, sponsored by Rep Proctor & co-sponsored by several House members, would define grooming of a minor child as criminal offense. More: bit.ly/4beSsow

Check out the Face It #KYAG26 State Policy Priority Agenda to learn how KY can expand investments in Parent Engagement Meetings to connect families at risk of educational neglect with services and prevent unnecessary referrals to DCBS or the courts: bit.ly/49u0yZb