Kentucky parents say access to reliable, affordable child care linked to better mental health
Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service More parents in Kentucky are switching jobs, delaying major purchases, cutting back on essential needs,…
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‘A shame,’ says sponsor Sen. Danny Carroll, but $300m Horizons Act supporting child care is ‘dead’
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The $300 million child care bill called the Horizons Act is “dead,” its sponsor said…
Governor Beshear addresses legislative actions, laments ‘partisan politics,’ reviewing bills on his desk
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday called a Republican-backed bill that would move the state’s…
Opinion – Kelly Taulbee: Some investments pay for themselves; Medicaid, child care help Kyians thrive
It’s that time of every-other-year again: Kentucky’s General Assembly is working on the state’s budget. Advocates, policy analysts, lobbyists and…
Regulatory reform is critical to expanding access to afterschool, summer programs in Kentucky
Affordable, quality afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and support the needs of today’s working families. Yet,…
United Way business, community partners present strong new poll support for child care, pre-K funding
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor United Way of Greater Cincinnati and the Prichard Committee for Education Excellence gathered an impressive…
Kentucky child care providers face an uncertain future as federal financial assistance runs out
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service New federal data show child care expenses are out of reach for most families,…
Amanda’s story: How Brighton Center’s Scholar House and the Youth Leadership Program for her son changed her life
Brighton Center shared this story in their recent newsletter, and in this season of thankfulness, gratitude, and hope for the…
Kentucky leaders warn of tough times ahead for child care access without significant state investment
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence and a team of statewide partners including Kentucky Youth Advocates, Metro United Way, United…
Anna Baumann: Chocolates and flowers are nice, but better policies are what’s needed this Mother’s Day
More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, this Mother’s Day is a critical time to acknowledge the harms of…
State awarded $19.3 million in federal funds for educational support services due to COVID
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that $19.3 million in federal funds has been awarded to Kentucky from the second round of…
New COVID-19 safety requirements in effect for child care providers include masking policy updates
New requirements that help ensure child, family and staff safety during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency are in effect for…
Terry Brooks: Let’s flip destiny for Kentucky’s kids — KIDS COUNT data can inspire action
Jyoti Arora in You Came Like Hope asserts, “it takes only a moment for the destiny to flip over.” The…
Child care centers struggle to stay open during COVID-19 pandemic; working moms affected most
By Nadia Ramiagan Public News Service Across Kentucky, child care centers are struggling to stay open, and it’s unclear how…
COVID Update: NKY has 38 new cases over two days; KY has 253 cases, 5 deaths; Gov. urges taking test
As of Sunday afternoon, 38 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Northern Kentucky over the weekend, for 585…
Gov. Beshear acts to limit spread of COVID-19; includes guidance for closure of government offices
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced additional steps to contain and limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “It’s my…
United Way to advance one month’s allocation to partner agencies in response to coronavirus crisis
United Way of Greater Cincinnati has notified its 140 partner agencies that it will advance one month’s allocation and be…
Quality family child care for infants, toddlers is focus of pilot programs underway in Northern Kentucky
Increasing the availability of quality family child care for infants and toddlers in the state’s underserved areas is the focus…
New survey shows Kentucky’s child care centers received leg up from $42 million in additional funding
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky’s child care centers are able to offer support to more working families since…
Elizabeth Caywood: New service array gives relative caregivers more options; improves outcomes for kids
Across the Commonwealth, relatives and fictive kin are unsung heroes of our Kentucky Department for Community Based Services child welfare…
Children, Inc. believes in high quality child care; proof is in ten Five Star rated programs
Children, Inc. believes high quality child care is a right not a privilege. This belief has driven the organization to…
Skidaddles childcare in Florence holding open house to celebrate expansion; planning franchises
The Florence Skidaddles drop-in childcare has added 1,000 square feet of space, a 37% expansion, to accommodate growing demand. The…