Ky. Rev. Stat. § 530.060 : — KENTUCKY PENAL CODEFAMILY OFFENSES — Endangering welfare of minor TEXT PDF (1) A parent, guardian or other person legally charged with the care or custody of a minor is guilty of endangering the welfare of a minor when he fails or refuses to exercise reasonable diligence in the control of such child to prevent him from becoming a neglected, dependent or delinquent child. (2) Endangering the welfare of a minor is a Class A misdemeanor. KRS 530.060 Effective:1/1/1975 Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 262, effective1/1/1975.