Kentucky Youth Advocated Archives

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December 24, 2023December 23, 20230

For 20 years, advocates for kids have gathered in Frankfort for Children’s Advocacy Day to fill the halls of the…

December 4, 2022December 3, 20220

By Sarah Ladd The Kentucky Lantern One young adult remembers taking a daily allergy pill upon entering a Kentucky residential…

September 5, 2021September 4, 20210

The easy path as we approach this special session is to devolve to conventional thinking – that the pandemic and…

July 24, 2019July 23, 20190

By Amy Swann Kentucky Youth Advocates The Annie E. Casey Foundation published the first KIDS COUNT Data Book in 1990 to provide…

March 16, 2019March 15, 20190

A high and holy season in the Bluegrass is upon us – March Madness! I will deeply dive into the…

February 9, 20170

Hundreds of Kentuckians from across the Commonwealth, including over 200 children and youth, are convening in Frankfort today for the…

October 31, 2016October 31, 20160

By Patricia Tennen Kentucky Youth Advocates A new report examining statewide child care policies recognizes Kentucky as one of 31…

October 5, 2016October 3, 20160

Your vote is your voice! In celebration of National Voter Registration Day October 11, Kentucky Youth Advocates are encouraging all Kentuckians…

September 2, 20160

First Lady Glenna Bevin, along with Kentucky Youth Advocates, Kosair Charities and Casey Family Programs held the First Lady’s Youth…