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The Power of Community in Recovery

By Jeanna Coleman, KY SEAT Member Here at KY SEAT, September is especially meaningful since it's Recovery Month, a national celebration. The goals of this yearly celebration are to commemorate the commitment of communities and service providers who enable recovery in all its forms, to acknowledge the growth of a robust and proud recovery community, and to promote and support innovative evidence-based treatment and recovery methods.  At KY SEAT, we deeply understand the challenges and [...]

By |2024-09-27T11:45:57-04:00September 27th, 2024|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Health|
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Keeping Kentucky Youth Safe on Our Roads

By  Kathleen Baldwin, Intern at Kentucky Youth Advocates Getting behind the wheel for the first time and the ability to drive themselves to school, work, and social events is among one of the many milestones celebrated by teens across Kentucky. This is often an exciting time when teens gain independence, but it also comes with some important safety considerations. Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Every state has its own unique graduated driver’s license (GDL) program, outlining [...]

By |2024-09-26T16:16:03-04:00September 26th, 2024|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Health|
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Latest Census Data on Housing and Health Insurance

By Peyton Walker, Intern at Kentucky Youth Advocates This month, the Census Bureau released its most recent 1-year estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). The ACS is a Census survey that tracks a wealth of data, which advocates can access online in a user-friendly, searchable format. The data from the ACS provides important insights that can help us to see what is working and where we need to improve.  Kentucky Youth Advocates’ KIDS COUNT Data [...]

By |2024-09-26T09:33:36-04:00September 26th, 2024|Blog, Economic Security, Health, Medicaid|
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A Conversation with Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell

Terry Brooks is joined by Jonathan Shell, Kentucky's Commissioner of Agriculture, to discuss the Department of Agriculture's initiatives related to hunger, nutrition, and workforce, as well as the role we can all play in advocacy and volunteerism. Thank you to Aetna Better Health of Kentucky for supporting the Making Kids Count podcast. Visit AetnaMedicaidKY.com/choose to learn more about their health care benefits and programs designed with your family’s wellbeing in mind. [...]

By |2024-09-25T12:50:28-04:00September 25th, 2024|Podcast|
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New Report – Kinship Across Kentucky: Recommendations from Caregiver Voices

LOUISVILLE, KY – When a child is separated from their parent, it’s the kinship and fictive kin caregivers who often step up to provide a familiar, stable, and nurturing home – either temporary or permanent – that preserves familial bonds and cultural connections. In Kentucky, approximately 55,000 children are being raised by a relative or trust family friend, which is at a rate twice the national average. During the summer of 2024, Kentucky Youth Advocates [...]

By |2024-10-03T08:55:17-04:00September 24th, 2024|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, News Room, Race Equity|
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2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book: Conversation with Lt. Governor Coleman

Terry Brooks is joined by Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman to continue Kentucky Youth Advocates’ look at the 2024 national KIDS COUNT® Data Book and Kentucky students’ educational outcomes. Thank you to Aetna Better Health of Kentucky for supporting the Making Kids Count podcast. Visit AetnaMedicaidKY.com/choose to learn more about their health care benefits and programs designed with your family’s wellbeing in mind. [...]

By |2024-09-12T11:17:57-04:00September 12th, 2024|Podcast|
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A Look at the Connection Between ACEs and Physical Health

By Ellen Ward, Intern at Kentucky Youth Advocates Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), including trauma such as abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction, are widely recognized for their lasting effects on mental health. Not as obvious, however, is the physical toll ACEs take on the body, which is equally significant and long-lasting. Chronic stress stemming from childhood trauma can lead to a range of serious health issues. Traumatic experiences in childhood trigger a cascade of stress responses in [...]

By |2024-09-11T15:49:37-04:00September 11th, 2024|Blog, Bloom Kentucky, Education, Health|
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Challenging the Funk: Experiencing and Overcoming Mental Health Challenges

This blog was originally posted by True Up in recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month. By Tatum Heath Growing up, my childhood was marked by experiences that left deep scars—neglect, instability, and abuse. These early adversities shaped my worldview and, at times, left me feeling like I was hopeless and stranded. But as I reflect on my journey, I’ve learned that there are ways to find light, even in the darkest places. If you’re [...]

By |2024-09-11T13:39:23-04:00September 11th, 2024|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Health|
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Kentucky Homeschool Strengths, Concerns, and Opportunities

By Casey Lane, Intern at Kentucky Youth Advocates As homeschooling in Kentucky appears to be on the rise, let’s further explore some of the components of homeschooling, including strengths, concerns, and opportunities to improve homeschool practices in Kentucky.  Flexibility and Family Preference Before and since the COVID-19 pandemic, parents have praised homeschooling’s flexibility, allowing families to travel and have a schedule that accommodates appointments, field trips, and other needs and preferences of the family. Homeschooling [...]

By |2024-08-29T16:24:51-04:00August 29th, 2024|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Education|
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Guest Post: Trading the “Look of Disapproval” for “I Got Your Back” is a Big Win for Parents

This guest post was originally published by the Kosair for Kids Face It Movement during Bystander Awareness Month.  by Dr. Nancy L. Weaver You see a parent yelling at their child in public.  What should you do? Let’s say you stop by the grocery store after a long day at work in a hurry to get something quick for dinner. As you’re rushing through the store, you hear a mom berating at her son. You [...]

By |2024-08-29T13:24:40-04:00August 29th, 2024|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety|
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