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.
As the commonwealth works to overcome the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and address systemic racism, the Blueprint speaks with a common voice to create brighter futures for all Kentucky kids and their families.
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.
As the commonwealth works to overcome the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and address systemic racism, the Blueprint speaks with a common voice to create brighter futures for all Kentucky kids and their families.
2021 BLUEPRINT FOR KENTUCKY’S CHILDREN FACT SHEETS
ADVOCATE VIRTUAL FORUMS
Join Kentucky Youth Advocates on Wednesday, April 14th at 10AM EST, as we discuss kids and their families who experience–or are at risk of experiencing–homelessness in Kentucky, including solutions to prevent homelessness. Panelists include Adrienne Bush from the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky; George Eklund from the Coalition for the Homeless; and Darryl Young from the Coalition Supporting Young Adults. RSVP and submit questions.
Thank you to Aetna Better Health of Kentucky for their support of the Advocate Virtual Forums. Learn more about their health care benefits and programs designed with your family’s wellbeing in mind.
The American Rescue Plan & Efforts to End Child Poverty | April 7 2021
Recap of the 2021 KY General Assembly | March 31 2021
Strengthening Families to Keep Kids Safe | March 25, 2021
We discuss strengthening families to prevent child abuse and neglect, including building protective factors and a two-generation approach to mitigate parental trauma. Thank you to our panelists, including Melissa Goins, Director of the Kentucky Division of Family Resource and Youth Services Centers; Julia Goodman, Family Resource Center Coordinator with Kenton County Schools; Tonya Jernigan, LCSW with the UK Department of Pediatric Forensic Medicine; and, Emily Keely with the Kentucky Strengthening Families program.
Pandemic EBT Updates for Kentucky families | March 17, 2021
Innovative Solutions to Address the Digital Divide| March 3, 2021
The Next Chapter of COVID-19 and K-12 schools | February 25, 2021
We discuss the next chapter of COVID-19 and K-12 schools, including how to address the practical, day-to-day concerns of students’ socioemotional needs and evolving educational environment during this transitional time. Thank you to our partner panelists: Dr. Kish Cumi Price from the Louisville Urban League, Dr. Jim Flynn from the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents, and Sam Corbett from KET’s Assignment Education.
Halfway There: 2021 KY General Assembly & Advocacy Updates | February 17, 2021
We discuss the first half of the Kentucky General Assembly, including updates on the status of bills that are good for kids and families and ways to take action, as well as an update on the state budget priorities and process.
Children’s Advocacy Week 2021 Playlist | February 1-5, 2021
Watch–and share!–recordings of Children’s Advocacy Week. All events were recorded and are available on this YouTube playlist.
Children’s Advocacy Week is made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including our Signature Sponsor, Aetna Better Health of Kentucky, and Social Media Sponsors, AT&T and WellCare.
2021 KY General Assembly & Advocacy Updates | January 13, 2021
We discuss updates from Part 1 of the Kentucky General Assembly, including bills filed related to kids and families, changes to the legislative session due to COVID, and an update on the state budget, as well as ways advocates can stay informed and take action throughout the legislative session.
Learn more about the 2021 Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children priorities, check out our Advocacy Toolkit, view our Bill Tracker, and sign up for updates on Children’s Advocacy Week.
ADVOCATE VIRTUAL FORUMS
Join Kentucky Youth Advocates on Wednesday, April 14th at 10AM EST, as we discuss kids and their families who experience–or are at risk of experiencing–homelessness in Kentucky, including solutions to prevent homelessness. Panelists include Adrienne Bush from the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky; George Eklund from the Coalition for the Homeless; and Darryl Young from the Coalition Supporting Young Adults. RSVP and submit questions.
Thank you to Aetna Better Health of Kentucky for their support of the Advocate Virtual Forums. Learn more about their health care benefits and programs designed with your family’s wellbeing in mind.
The American Rescue Plan & Efforts to End Child Poverty | April 7 2021
Recap of the 2021 KY General Assembly | March 31 2021
Strengthening Families to Keep Kids Safe | March 25, 2021
We discuss strengthening families to prevent child abuse and neglect, including building protective factors and a two-generation approach to mitigate parental trauma. Thank you to our panelists, including Melissa Goins, Director of the Kentucky Division of Family Resource and Youth Services Centers; Julia Goodman, Family Resource Center Coordinator with Kenton County Schools; Tonya Jernigan, LCSW with the UK Department of Pediatric Forensic Medicine; and, Emily Keely with the Kentucky Strengthening Families program.
Pandemic EBT Updates for Kentucky families | March 17, 2021
Innovative Solutions to Address the Digital Divide| March 3, 2021
The Next Chapter of COVID-19 and K-12 schools | February 25, 2021
We discuss the next chapter of COVID-19 and K-12 schools, including how to address the practical, day-to-day concerns of students’ socioemotional needs and evolving educational environment during this transitional time. Thank you to our partner panelists: Dr. Kish Cumi Price from the Louisville Urban League, Dr. Jim Flynn from the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents, and Sam Corbett from KET’s Assignment Education.
Halfway There: 2021 KY General Assembly & Advocacy Updates | February 17, 2021
We discuss the first half of the Kentucky General Assembly, including updates on the status of bills that are good for kids and families and ways to take action, as well as an update on the state budget priorities and process.
Children’s Advocacy Week 2021 Playlist | February 1-5, 2021
Watch–and share!–recordings of Children’s Advocacy Week. All events were recorded and are available on this YouTube playlist.
Children’s Advocacy Week is made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including our Signature Sponsor, Aetna Better Health of Kentucky, and Social Media Sponsors, AT&T and WellCare.
2021 KY General Assembly & Advocacy Updates | January 13, 2021
This week on our Advocate Virtual Forum, we discuss updates from Part 1 of the Kentucky General Assembly, including bills filed related to kids and families, changes to the legislative session due to COVID, and an update on the state budget, as well as ways advocates can stay informed and take action throughout the legislative session.
Learn more about the 2021 Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children priorities, check out our Advocacy Toolkit, view our Bill Tracker, and sign up for updates on Children’s Advocacy Week.
View additional forums on our YouTube Channel.
BLUEPRINT PARTNERS
We welcome all interested organizations who support the Blueprint priorities to become a partner. Partners are listed on this website and other promotional materials. Partners can be involved in the Blueprint in various ways, including:
Attending and promoting Blueprint events
Serving on work teams
Spreading the word about the Blueprint Policy Priorities
Calling, writing, and e-mailing policy makers
To become a Blueprint partner, fill out the online form.
BLUEPRINT PARTNERS
We welcome all interested organizations who support the Blueprint priorities to become a partner. Partners are listed on this website and other promotional materials. Partners can be involved in the Blueprint in various ways, including:
Attending and promoting Blueprint events
Serving on work teams
Spreading the word about the Blueprint policy priorities
Calling, Writing, and E-mailing Policy Makers
To become a Blueprint partner, fill out the online form.
4C for Children
4Kids, A Faith Community Partnership
Aetna Better Health of Kentucky
Alternative Parents Action Council (APAC)
Americana World Community Center
Anthem Medicaid
Bart Baldwin Consulting
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana
Boone County CASA
BOUNCE
Boys & Girls Clubs Kentucky Alliance
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana
CareSource
CASA by the Lakes
CASA for Kids of Kenton and Campbell County
CASA of the Bluegrass
CASA of Bullitt County
CASA of the Heartland
CASA of Madison and Clark Counties
CASA of Northeast Kentucky
CASA of Ohio Valley
CASA of the River Region
Catholic Conference of Kentucky
The Center for Women and Families
Centerstone Kentucky
Child Care Advocates of Kentucky
Children’s Alliance
Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky Behavioral Health
Children’s Law Center
Children’s Safe Haven
Coalition for the Homeless
Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
Community Options, Inc.
The Council on Developmental Disabilities
Creative Minds Academy
Daniel Pitino Shelter
Delta Dental of Kentucky
Dorman Preschool
Eastern Kentucky Child Care Coalition
Exploited Children’s Help Organization (ECHO)
Face It®
Family & Children’s Place
Family Enrichment Center, Inc.
Family Nurturing Center
Fostering Futures-KFACA
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
Heart of Kentucky United Way
Home of the Innocents
Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky
Jack and Jill of America, Derby City Chapter
Jewish Family & Career Services
Kentucky Association of Food Banks
Kentucky CASA Network
Kentucky Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Kentucky Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers
Kentucky Citizen Foster Care Review Boards
Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Kentucky Council of Churches
Kentucky Dental Hygienists Association
Kentucky Division of Early Childhood
Kentucky Juvenile Justice Initiative
Kentucky Oral Health Coalition
Kentucky Out of School Alliance
Kentucky Partnership for Families and Children
Kentucky PTA
Kentucky School Talk
Kentucky Voices for Health
Kentucky YMCA Youth Association
Kentucky Youth Advocates
Kentucky’s Voice for Early Childhood
The Kidz Club
Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky
Kosair Charities®
Learning Grove
Lighthouse Academy at Newburg
Lotus Children’s Advocacy & Sexual Violence Resource Center
Louisville Family Justice Advocates
McNary Group
Mercy Health Kentucky
Metro United Way
Mother Hubbard’s Playhouse
Mountain Comprehensive Care – TFC
National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section
New Opportunity School for Women
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission
Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC)
Orphan Care Alliance
Our Lady of Peace
Passport Health Plan
Peace Education Program
Pediatricians Urging Safety and Health (PUSH)
Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky
Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence
Public Life Foundation of Owensboro
REACH Program LLC
St. Joseph Children’s Home
St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
Save the Children
Sunrise Children’s Services
The Growing Place
Tri-County CASA
UCAN, Inc
UnitedHealthcare
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
United Way of Kentucky
University of Kentucky – Department of Pediatrics
University of Louisville School of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics
Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS)
Volunteers of America Mid-States
Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
YMCA of Greater Louisville
YMCA Safe Place Services Y-NOW Mentoring Program
YouthBuild Louisville