KY ranks 36th in 2026 Kids Count Data Book; child deaths, health coverage, housing create challenges
Kentucky ranks 36th in child well-being, according to the 2026 Kids Count Data Book, a 50-state report of recent data…
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Opinion — The power of persistence in child abuse prevention — in wake of legislation, commitment is key
By Shannon Moody and Barry Dunn Special to NKyTribune “I think I can, I think I can, I think I…
Kentucky Youth Advocates holds Children’s Advocacy Day in Frankfort, hear from lawmakers
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern At the Children’s Advocacy Day in Frankfort Wednesday, Kentucky Youth Advocates Executive Director Terry Brooks…
Fewer Kentuckians covered by ACA health insurance plans as subsidies stall in U.S. Senate
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Fewer Kentuckians have health insurance through kynect after subsidies that helped millions of Americans afford…
Kentucky children living with ‘unacceptable’ levels of poverty and hunger, new data shows
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Many of Kentucky’s children continue to live in levels of poverty that child advocates call “unacceptable.”…
Kentucky Youth Advocates announce ’26 Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children report, agenda
Kentucky Youth Advocates recently released the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children 2026 priority agenda, featuring state policy changes and budget investments…
Increase in Kentucky’s child overdose cases highlighted during National Safety Month
By Brett Peveto Public News Service June is National Safety Month and experts are highlighting medication safety for Kentucky kids….
KY Youth Advocates, Bloom KY report shows childhood trauma is taking economic toll on state
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Childhood trauma is costing Kentucky millions each year, according to a new report released…
Lack of vital records is creating barriers for Kentucky youth aging out of foster care
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service May is National Foster Care Month, and Kentucky youth aging out of the system…
Kentucky student wins essay contest, pays tribute to grandmother ahead of Mother’s Day
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Ahead of Mother’s Day, one Kentucky middle-school student has received recognition for honoring his…
Analysis: Child Abuse Prevention Month — building on small moments of support and connection
By Barry Dunn and Shannon Moody Special to NKyTribune In a moment, so much can change in a family’s life. A…
Proposal for protecting Kentucky kids from nicotine products draws cheers as children’s advocates rally
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Hundreds rallied in the Capitol rotunda Wednesday for Children’s Advocacy Day, calling on lawmakers to…
Latest Child Maltreatment report shows Kentucky’s high rate of victims persists
The latest national Child Maltreatment report from the Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows a total…
Kentucky Youth Advocates, partners announce 2025 Blueprint for KY’s Children policy agenda
Kentucky Youth Advocates and partners from across the Commonwealth on Wednesday released the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children 2025 priority agenda….
Kentucky KIDS Count Data Book cites latest data on 16 measures of child well-being
The 2024 Kentucky KIDS COUNT Data Book, released Wednesday by Kentucky Youth Advocates, features the latest data on 16 measures…
Kentucky Youth Advocates provides tips, resources to support children through parental incarceration
It’s time to acknowledge the profound impact that having a loved one behind bars can have on families, especially children….
Bloom Kentucky initiatve aims to strengthen state’s future by nurturing Positive Childhood Experiences
By Hannah Edelen Kentucky Youth Advocates In the 1990s, groundbreaking research through the Landmark Study of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)…
AG Russell Coleman speaks in NKY about his lawsuit against TikTok for being ‘an addiction machine’
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is suing TikTok, accusing the social media platform of exploiting…
Learning Grove announces ’24 Charity in Action honorees from Cincinnati Preschool Promise, KY Youth advocates
Learning Grove has announced its 2024 Charity in Action Awardees, leading up to its annual Gala in the Grove on…
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…
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…