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Don’t Sugarcoat Our Future

Voices for Healthy Kids releases a new toolkit on sugar-sweetened beverages entitled “Don't Sugarcoat Our Future.”  To receive access to the toolkit, click here. This toolkit is a compilation of facts, sample materials, and guidance on how to build, engage, and mobilize a social change movement in your state or community on this critical issue.  The toolkit is wrapped together by a unique theme designed to maximize interest and action to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened [...]

By |2014-04-14T08:00:56-04:00April 14th, 2014|Health|
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If you missed KY Gives Day – You can still Make a Difference

Yesterday, April 9, was KY Gives Day. It was a day when people stepped up to invest in non-profits all across the Commonwealth, and we thank everyone who gave to Kentucky Youth Advocates (KYA) yesterday. If you missed KY Gives Day, you can still make a donation to KYA today or any day at https://kyyouth.org/donate/. Children often don’t have a voice in decisions made by our policymakers, and your support will help make sure Kentucky Youth Advocates can continue [...]

By |2014-04-10T08:00:35-04:00April 10th, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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Together, We Can Make Kentucky a Better State to be a Kid

By: Rebecca Ghent, 2013-2014 KYA Intern Every child in this state should have a chance to succeed.  A lot of people are committed to making that idea a reality.  As a social work student, I have had the opportunity to see the varied efforts of many people hard at work.  I have seen it in people working in schools, in lawyers working with refugees and immigrants, and now at Kentucky Youth Advocates.  I have met [...]

By |2014-04-09T15:20:42-04:00April 9th, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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The Passage of SB 176 Helps Real KY Families

As many of you who follow Kentucky Youth Advocates’ blog know, kinship families in Kentucky saw a major win in this year’s General Assembly with passage of Senate Bill 176, sponsored by Denise Harper Angel.  SB 176 allows a relative caregiver to complete an affidavit, under penalty of perjury, stating that they are the primary caregiver of the child, and then by presenting the form they can authorize health care treatment, educational services, and school enrollment. [...]

By |2014-04-02T15:38:59-04:00April 2nd, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Education, Health|
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Change Kids’ Lives by Supporting Kentucky Youth Advocates on KY Gives Day

On April 9, 2014, our community will come together for KY Gives Day, and we need YOU to join us. It's 24 hours of unprecedented nonprofit giving-and it's your chance to make a real difference, right here in our community. Children often don't have a voice in decisions made by our policymakers, and your support will help make sure Kentucky Youth Advocates can continue to be THE independent voice for Kentucky kids. This is YOUR chance to make a real difference for [...]

By |2014-04-02T14:29:21-04:00April 2nd, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

It’s finally April! I’ve been looking forward to this day since New Year’s, but not just because it (hopefully) means warmer weather is here to stay. April marks an obvious time of new beginnings and fresh starts. It’s a month full of hope and potential which makes it the perfect choice for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Face It® Movement, in partnership with many community agencies, would like to invite you to several events [...]

By |2014-04-01T12:34:27-04:00April 1st, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Health|
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KIDS COUNT Data Point of the Month: Children without Health Insurance

Health impacts almost every aspect of a child’s well-being. When children have access to quality health care, they are one step closer to developing into happy, healthy, successful adults. Health insurance coverage is a key component of ensuring children can receive the care they need. While Kentucky leaders have a done a great job increasing the number of children with health insurance coverage, some children still lack insurance. A lack of health insurance can make [...]

By |2014-03-31T15:04:13-04:00March 31st, 2014|Blog, Health|
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On the Homestretch for Legislative Wins

We are currently in the homestretch of this year’s legislative session, and as Kentuckians that prioritize speaking up for our most vulnerable citizens, we already have some reasons to celebrate as well as reasons to remain hopeful that the session will result in important wins for kids. An important win for some of our youngest Kentuckians came in the form of the passage of House Bill 157. This bill requires training on the recognition and [...]

By |2014-03-27T16:19:32-04:00March 27th, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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Annual Rankings Show Where Kentucky Counties do well and Opportunities for Improvement

Health does not exist in a vacuum. So much more impacts health than having health insurance and going to the doctor (although those are both really important). The County Health Rankings and Roadmaps project, a partnership between the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, understands this. They work to figure out what’s making people sick or healthy and then figure out what communities can do to impact that. According to the newest [...]

By |2014-03-26T14:24:09-04:00March 26th, 2014|Blog, Health|
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What You Need to Know About Children’s Dental Coverage in Kentucky

A recent poll revealed that just over half (51%) of Kentucky adults reported not having dental insurance coverage. In most instances, children have the opportunity to receive health and dental coverage through their parents’ insurance or the Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP). Does your child or children have dental coverage? With less than a week remaining for open enrollment through Kynect, Kentucky’s Health Benefit Exchange, this is your opportunity to enroll now! For many [...]

By |2014-03-26T11:59:40-04:00March 26th, 2014|Blog, Health|
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