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OP-ED: A focus on prevention in the mission to end child abuse

This originally appeared as an op-ed in the NKY Tribune on April 24, 2024. By Barry Dunn and Shannon Moody Child abuse cases grab headlines and our hearts. We are often left asking: “how could this happen?” and “who would hurt an innocent child?” Substantiated cases of child abuse lead to intervention measures, which are necessary when a child can no longer safely be with their parents due to abuse or neglect. Intervention can include [...]

By |2024-04-25T12:28:25-04:00April 25th, 2024|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, News Room|
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Deep Dive into the 2024 State Budget & the Impact on Kentucky Kids

The Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children is a coalition of non-profit, public, and private organizations that stands on three pillars: thriving communities launch strong families, strong families launch successful kids, and successful kids launch a prosperous future for Kentucky. The Blueprint speaks with a common voice to create brighter futures for all Kentucky kids and their families. Learn more about the 2024 Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children priorities at kyyouth.org/blueprintKY.  Facing a budget session, the 2024 General Assembly was [...]

By |2024-04-18T16:50:37-04:00April 18th, 2024|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Race Equity, Youth Justice|
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Recapping the 2024 Legislative Session & the Impact on Kentucky Kids

The Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children is a coalition of non-profit, public, and private organizations that stands on three pillars: thriving communities launch strong families, strong families launch successful kids, and successful kids launch a prosperous future for Kentucky. The Blueprint speaks with a common voice to create brighter futures for all Kentucky kids and their families. Learn more about the 2024 Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children priorities at kyyouth.org/blueprintKY. As we recover from eclipse mania in [...]

By |2024-04-18T17:23:37-04:00April 18th, 2024|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Race Equity|
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Kinship Across Kentucky: Listening Sessions and Program/Policy Updates

This spring, the Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky will host listening sessions across the nine Department for Community Based Services regions with our co-hosts from the Kentucky Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Network. The importance of these sessions cannot be overstated. Kinship care is when a relative or close family friend steps in to care for a child when the parents are unable to do so.  This is a noble but often challenging commitment. [...]

By |2024-05-16T15:28:24-04:00April 11th, 2024|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety|
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When Risk of Harm Puts Families at Risk

By Jeanna C., KY SEAT Member When we think of child protection, what usually comes to mind is how child abuse and neglect is portrayed by the media. We might think of a child who is subject to harsh and unusual punishment or deprived of basic needs. This can lead us to assume that Child Protective Services (CPS) involvement exists for bad parents who do bad things to kids.  What we may not know is [...]

By |2024-04-03T15:25:43-04:00April 3rd, 2024|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety|
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Child Abuse Prevention Month: Strengthen Families & Protective Factors

By Leah Wade, Intern at Kentucky Youth Advocates  April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child abuse is something that everyone can play a part in preventing. From business professionals to grandparents, to neighbors, to teachers, to grocery store clerks, everyone has a role in preventing child abuse and promoting safe environments for children. According to the recent national Child Maltreatment Report, Kentucky ranks 14th in the nation for child maltreatment. Kentucky is 60% higher than [...]

By |2024-04-01T13:28:55-04:00April 1st, 2024|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety|
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Statement on Final Passage of HB 377

Contact: Mara Powell mpowell@kyyouth.org Statement from Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates LOUISVILLE, KY – An investment in the student-to-teacher pipeline is an investment in our students – and the future of Kentucky’s workforce and economic well-being. With today’s final passage of House Bill 377 by the Senate, Kentucky school districts can now deepen their toolbox for recruiting and retaining quality and qualified teachers for their schools. HB 377, sponsored by Representative [...]

By |2024-03-28T17:23:09-04:00March 28th, 2024|Bloom Kentucky, Economic Security, Education, News Room|
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Celebrating and Supporting Kentucky Parents with KY SEAT

By Jeanna C., KY SEAT Member March is Parenting Awareness Month, and KY SEAT is taking this opportunity to celebrate all the amazing moms, dads, stepmoms and dads, grandparents, guardians, and caregivers who work tirelessly to raise happy and healthy children! Parenting is a challenging but incredibly rewarding journey. It takes patience, love, and a lot of strength. This month, we aim to appreciate and recognize the crucial impact parents have on shaping their children's [...]

By |2024-03-28T14:28:02-04:00March 28th, 2024|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety|
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Celebrating and Empowering Social Workers

By Leah Wade, Intern at Kentucky Youth Advocates  March is National Social Work Month, and this year the theme is Empowering Social Workers. The theme of this month highlights the need for higher compensation and support for the high-demand roles that social workers engage in. This month is used as a way to celebrate the contributions that social workers are making to individuals, families, and communities. It is a time to support the ongoing work [...]

By |2024-03-28T14:16:04-04:00March 28th, 2024|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Justice, Race Equity, Youth Justice|
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Statement on Passage of HB 11 by the Senate Judiciary Committee

Contact: Mara Powell mpowell@kyyouth.org Statement from Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates LOUISVILLE, KY – What’s clear is that Kentucky’s kids are facing a vaping epidemic, orchestrated by “big vape” companies through marketing and sweet flavors. What’s also clear is that kids are getting their hands on vapes through local retailers despite state and federal tobacco-21 laws prohibiting selling to those underage. What is unclear is why the Kentucky General Assembly continues [...]

By |2024-03-28T12:51:13-04:00March 28th, 2024|Education, Health, News Room|
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