Being
A Parent
Can Be Rough
at Times...
“Is there a support group or a
parenting class near me?”
Don’t forget
to ask about our self-help and parent education classes!
For more information
on resources in your community or just to talk, call us at
1-800-CHILDREN
300 East Main Street - Suite 110 • Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 225-8879 • Fax: (859) 225-8969
email: [email protected] • website: www.pcaky.org
This project funded through state funds allocated by the
Kentucky General Assembly and CBCAP Funds
CBCAP Funds contract #PON2 736 0800010324 1.
1-800-CHILDREN
is here to help!
Being a parent is one of the
toughest jobs in the world…
People are trained to be hairdressers, teachers,
salespersons, doctors, machine operators, etc., but
unfortunately few people are trained to be a parent.
Kids don’t come with instructions either, so it is the
day-to-day living that really teaches a parent about
parenting! This can seem like an up hill battle!
1-800-CHILDREN is here to help!
What is 1-800-CHILDREN?
1-800-CHILDREN is a statewide helpline that offers a
lifeline of support and encouragement and information
regarding resources in your community.
“I have been divorced for a year and it
is getting hard to cope. I don’t have
any patience with my three year old.”
What do callers talk about?
“My teenager is out of control!”
Callers talk about a wide variety of concerns
including alternative forms of discipline, how to
handle an out of control teenager, caring for a new
baby, developmental stages and signs of abuse
and neglect.
Who are the 1-800-CHILDREN
volunteers?
Do I have to give my name?
They are trained volunteers…women…men…parents…
people from all walks of life…people who are good listeners
and knowledgeable about statewide resources for parents.
NO…1-800-CHILDREN is completely confidential.
What hours can I call
1-800-CHILDREN?
“My kids are driving me
nuts! They fight constantly!”
Call anytime! 1-800-CHILDREN is available 24 hours a
day and 7 days a week.
Who will I be talking to
when I call?
Staff members and trained volunteers answer all calls.
1-800-CHILDREN
“My two year old is so stubborn! He is always saying ‘No!!”