April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. We encourage everyone to recommit to ensuring that every child grows up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment so they have the chance to succeed. While child abuse prevention is focused on noticing children’s safety in homes and communities, we carry forward the same commitment in our services.

Protecting children and keeping kids safe is the heart of our work at KVC. When families are in crisis due to family challenges or mental health needs, caring KVC professionals step in for the very purpose of safety. Our track record on child safety is why state child welfare agencies across the U.S. trust us to care for tens of thousands of children and families each year.

Resources: 

• Child Abuse Prevention: What Can I Do?
• Fact or Fiction – What is True About Child Abuse?
• Recognizing the Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect

How and Where to Report Abuse

Thank you for taking the first step in protecting children. For emergencies, call your local law enforcement agency or 911.

We encourage you to report suspected abuse or neglect to your state agency:

Kansas: Call the Kansas Protection Report Center at 1-800-922-5330 or learn more here.

Missouri: Call the Missouri Department of Social Services’ hotline at 1-800-392-3738 or learn more here.

Kentucky: Call the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services at (877) 597-2331 or learn more here.

Nebraska: Call the Nebraska child abuse and neglect hotline at (800) 652-1999 or learn more here.

West Virginia: Call the WV Dept. of Health & Human Resources hotline at 1-800-352-6513 or learn more here.