New Kids Count report shows ‘disappointing’ results for how Kentucky children are faring; 40th overall
By Sarah Ladd The Kentucky Lantern A new report that evaluates the well-being of children in the United States every…
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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 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…
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…
Kentucky 34th in overall well-being in Kids Count; best rank in health, worst in ‘family and community’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The 30th annual Kids Count Data Book on children’s well-being, released by the Annie…
Casey Foundation 10-year data snapshot shows KY making progress but still lags on foster care
Though the data show stagnant progress from 2007 to 2017, Kentucky has recently demonstrated its commitment to prioritizing family-based placements…
Kentucky making strides in improving children’s well-being, according to 2018 KIDS COUNT data book
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service Kentucky is building momentum when it comes to improving the lives of children. The…
New KIDS COUNT data ranks Kentucky 34th in nation in overall child well-being; gains in health, economics
Kentucky ranks 34th in the nation in overall child well-being, according to the 2017 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released by…
Ky Youth Advocates KIDS COUNT data book provides sad snapshot of our kids; Boone County among best
The Kentucky KIDS COUNT 2016 County Data Book provides a snapshot of children by county, including county-level rankings of child well-being based…
KIDS COUNT: Kentucky has highest rate of kids with a parent in jail, according to ‘Shared Sentence’ report
By Terry Brooks Kentucky Youth Advocates Policy debates about incarceration rarely focus on the impact on children. Yet, we know…