Recent natural disasters are compounding mental health issues among Kentucky kids
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Housing displacement and emotional trauma from natural disasters in the past year are likely…
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Commentary: As children return to school, what they carry with them may be far greater than what we see
By Joseph Bargione and Jo Cruz Kentucky Youth Advocates Most children returned to school this week. For many, they return…
Terry Brooks: 2022 legislative session leaves many questions, contradictions and ambiguities in its wake
In a press conference before the historic launch of Apollo 11 to the moon, Neil Armstrong was asked about the…
Kentucky Youth Advocates’ Terry Brooks says HB7 does more harm than good, urges closer look
Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director Kentucky Youth Advocates, said his organization is “disappointed to see advancement of legislation that has…
Kentucky Youth Advocates encourages support for postpartum health care, championed by Rep. Moser
Access to quality health care and coverage postpartum is not only critical to the health and well-being of the new…
Kentucky Youth Advocates honored legislators with Champion for Children awards for bills good for kids
Kentucky Youth Advocates Elected leaders and advocates step up for Kentucky kids in countless ways every day, especially in Frankfort…
The lives of our children: How to change the lives of children in poverty
By Jan Hillard NKyTribune data editor Second of two parts Forceful public will is necessary to change the lives of…
The lives of our children: The data is available to make improvements — if we want to let it drive policy
By Jan Hillard NKyTribune data editor First of two parts Every day in our country, 61 babies die before their…
Kentucky Youth Advocates launch Children’s Advocacy Week at Capitol virtual event; sign up here
Hundreds of advocates from across Kentucky are virtually gathering this week to rally on behalf of children and to promote…
Terry Brooks: The General Assembly should set some New Year’s resolutions to help Kentucky’s kids
This time of year, we all waver between setting New Year’s resolutions and simply dismissing the process as an inevitable…
Kentucky Youth Advocates says ‘kids count’ and need advocates to be their voices in Frankfort
Kentucky Youth Advocates reminds the state’s citizens that the Kentucky General Assembly reconvenes in Frankfort on Tuesday, January 4th. Here…
Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children: ’22 policy, budget priorities, announced by Kentucky Youth Advocates
Kentucky Youth Advocates and partners across the Commonwealth launched the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children 2022 state policy and budget priorities agenda. The…
Terry Brooks: Kids don’t need ‘flaws’ and ‘scandals’ – they deserve a justice system that works for them
First, on behalf of Kentucky’s kids, thanks to John Cheves and the Herald Leader for the deep, thoughtful series looking…
Terry Brooks: Progress made for Ky’s kids during special session, but lingering considerations remain
Last week’s special session entered our minds and news feeds as quickly as it has now disappeared. Alongside the Beshear…
KY Youth Advocates drives ‘Bloom Kentucky’ a collaborative focusing on childhood adversity
A collaboration of dedicated grantmaking organizations from across Kentucky gathered Wednesday to celebrate the launch of Bloom Kentucky, an initiative…
It’s National Parents’ Day — here’s a few ideas for supporting parents and caregivers in raising kids
By Clarissa Mobley Kentucky Youth Advocates Today is National Parents’ Day. On this day (and all of the others), we…
Kentucky Youth Advocates: Considerations for your child related to academic success post-pandemic
By Kish Cumi Price Kentucky Youth Advocates If we are honest, there are a lot of things to be stressed about…
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…
NKY Education Council sets virtual spring meeting ‘Taking Action to Improve Education Outcomes’
The Northern Kentucky Education Council’s Virtual Spring Convening Taking Action to Improve Education Outcomes will take place March 24 9-11…
Kentucky Kids Count County Data Book gives insight into how lives of children and families can be improved
By Josie Shriver NKyTribune reporter The Kentucky Kids Count County Data Book, in its 30th year, provides the numbers behind…
New legislation would ban juvenile cases involving kids 12 and under from being brought before a judge
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky kids as young as five or six can legally end up in juvenile…
Home-based childcare alternatives face obstacles, but could play an important role beyond pandemic
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Community advocates say home-based family child care could play a major role in closing…