Domestic violence is a reality for thousands of adults, children across Kentucky; how to get help
By Courtney Downs Kentucky Youth Advocates In June, the second annual Statewide Domestic Violence Data Report was published, detailing a devastating…
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Opinion – Karena Cash: Youth employment is good, but not if health, safety are at risk
Entering the labor force young has its benefits. Having a job as a teen (ages 16-18) can predict higher quality jobs and…
‘Tip of the iceberg:’ Kentucky releases domestic violence data report and it’s ‘pretty alarming’
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call…
It’s National Safety Month — here are tips to safely store medicine out of children’s reach
Every nine minutes a young child goes to the emergency department because of an accidental medicine-related poisoning, according to Safe Kids…
Most recent Kids Count Data Book shows Kentucky students are academically underprepared
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service New data shows most Kentucky kids are not academically prepared for a successful future….
Opinion – Terry Brooks: Kentucky General Assembly fumbles opportunities to help kids
It’s Spring 2024 in the Bluegrass State. And if I am writing about sports, I should be focused on new…
Opinion — Barry Dunn and Shannon Moody: A focus on prevention in the mission to end child abuse
Child abuse cases grab headlines and our hearts. We are often left asking: “how could this happen?” and “who would…
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,…
Getting your child ready for COVID-19 vaccinations; here’s a checklist for protecting your child
By Mahak Kalra Kentucky Youth Advocates We’ve made a big step towards ending the pandemic with vaccines now available to…
Kentucky Youth Advocates applauds CHFS for leveraging federal funds for school health services
Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, applauds the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, for leveraging federal funds…
Terry Brooks: State gets federal re-approval of Medicaid waiver; we have to ask ‘Is it good for kids?’
This summer, a federal judge halted implementation of the Bevin Administration’s 1115 Medicaid Waiver to modify Kentucky’s Medicaid Program, and…
Terrance Sullivan: Louisville’s family recovery court back after 10 years, addresses whole-family issues
Family is important. When a member of the family is going through a hard time, the rest of the family…
Ben Chandler: Coalition for Smoke-Free Tomorrow urges win-win-win on increase in cigarette tax
$1 More For a Healthier Generation Recently, a coalition of more than 100 health care, business, education, and health advocacy…
Kentucky Youth Advocates: Court ruling makes relative caregivers eligible for foster care payments
The Sixth Circuit Court Ruling: What Does It Say? Every kid needs a family and a safe place to call…
Kentucky Youth Advocates: Cynthia Schepers tells difficult story about growing up in foster care
We know that youth in Kentucky are key to creating positive change for kids, and their leadership galvanizes other youth, parents,…
Commentary: In and out of abusive foster care, she survived, joins First Lady’s Youth Leadership Council
Through a partnership with Kentucky Youth Advocates, Kosair Charities®, and Casey Family Programs, First Lady Glenna Bevin invited youth and…
Children’s Law Center releases report regarding school-based restraint and seclusion in Kentucky
A report released today by the Children’s Law Center (CLC), Inc., regarding the use of restraint and seclusion in Kentucky’s…
Kentucky Youth Advocates: Act now to submit comments on proposed changes to Medicaid
As child advocates, we are counting on you to raise your voice by submitting public comments on the Bevin Administration’s…