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New Infographic from the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition

Today the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition, a project of Kentucky Youth Advocates, released the infographic Word of Mouth: The Importance of Oral Health in Kentucky. The infographic displays fun facts about oral health and the consequences of poor oral hygiene. It also looks at what barriers Kentuckians face when it comes to having optimal oral health including cost, lack of prevention, and lack of access. View and Download the full infographic below!  

By |2014-02-17T11:50:34-05:00February 17th, 2014|Blog, Health|
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Help Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month

Each February the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month. This month is a perfect opportunity for the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition, a project of Kentucky Youth Advocates, to share some information on children’s oral health, specifically around nutrition, dental sealants, fluoride varnish, and services for children with special needs. We will highlight one of these topics each week in February. We hope to pass on valuable information for parents and those who [...]

By |2014-02-11T11:03:41-05:00February 11th, 2014|Blog, Health|
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Smoke-Free Legislation Gains Momentum

Today, the House Health and Welfare committee passed HB 173, which would make indoor workplaces smoke-free. Testimony by the lead co-sponsors of the bill, Representatives Susan Westrom and Julie Raque-Adams, highlighted the importance of this public health issue for everyone in the Commonwealth. Senator Julie Denton, who filed SB 117, a companion bill in the Senate, recalled a training she completed as a dental hygienist on tobacco and its harmful effects on every system in [...]

By |2014-02-06T15:05:17-05:00February 6th, 2014|Blog, Health|
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Terry Brooks on One To One with Bill Goodman: Status of Kids and Families in Kentucky

Yesterday, Terry appeared on One To One with Bill Goodman to discuss the 2014 Blueprint for Kentucky's Children and the status of kids and families in Kentucky. You can view the interview online here.  

By |2014-02-05T13:33:16-05:00February 5th, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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The Tide has Turned on a Statewide, Smoke-Free Law

The tide seems to have finally turned on passing a statewide, comprehensive smoke-free law in Kentucky.  A recent Kentucky Health Issues Poll revealed that 65% of Kentuckians support a statewide smoke-free law. Leadership by Representative Susan Westrom (D) and Representative Julie Raque-Adams (R) in the House and Senator Julie Denton (R) in the Senate demonstrates that legislators on both sides of the aisle recognize the need to address this important issue. And more and more [...]

By |2014-02-04T10:50:01-05:00February 4th, 2014|Blog, Economic Security, Health|
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Children’s Advocacy Day on YouTube

At the 10th Annual Children's Advocacy Day Rally, Representative John Tilley opened with a statement that the crowd wholeheartedly accepted. He said, "The most important issue facing this assembly is kids." You can hear the rest of Rep. Tilley's speech and the speeches of several other child advocates by watching the video of the rally on Kentucky Youth Advocates' YouTube page. While you're there, also check out the video from the KIDS COUNT Awards Ceremony. During [...]

By |2014-01-23T12:39:44-05:00January 23rd, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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Stay informed on the progress of the 2014 Blueprint priorities in the KY legislature

Want to stay up to date on the progress of the 2014 Blueprint for Kentucky's Children priorities? We will be updating our "Legislative Updates" page each week during the 2014 General Assembly session. Click the "Legislative Updates" badge on the right hand side of our homepage at kyyouth.org. You can also go directly there by clicking here.

By |2014-01-23T11:42:39-05:00January 23rd, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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Thanks Governor Beshear for stepping up for kids in your budget

Budgets always require tough choices, and on Tuesday, Governor Beshear built on his previous commitment to kids around health and high school graduation and became “the Children’s Governor” because of the choices he made, the priorities he established, and the values he exemplified. In what is arguably the most historic budget address for kids in the Commonwealth in decades, Governor Beshear laid out an agenda that is as smart as it is bold.  He tackled [...]

By |2014-01-23T09:42:14-05:00January 23rd, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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10th Annual Children’s Advocacy Day = SUCCESS!

The 10th Children’s Advocacy Day saw hundreds of children’s champions invade Frankfort today to join voices in calling for our leaders to make Kentucky the best place in America to be young.  You could not be in the Rotunda for the 10AM Rally or there for the 1PM KIDS COUNT briefing and award ceremony and not sense the power of that collective force.  I am so thankful for the many partners and sponsors that brought [...]

By |2014-01-16T15:12:51-05:00January 16th, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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