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Couldn’t attend Children’s Advocacy Day? You can still take action on behalf of kids!

Hundreds of child advocates from across Kentucky are in Frankfort today, January 16, 2014 for Children's Advocacy Day at the Capitol. They are urging legislators to fund kids first in the next two year state budget and to support the Blueprint for Kentucky's Children, a common agenda supported by child advocates across the state. Over the next few weeks, there will be several ways you can take action on important children's issues such as child [...]

By |2014-01-16T09:00:10-05:00January 16th, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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Among the 975,000 Insured in December

By: Maryam Ahmed, 2013-2014 KYA Intern My family came to the United States 16 years ago as Somali refugees who fled from a civil war. My parents were responsible for raising nine kids, two of which were my father’s siblings whose parents passed. My father took on a full-time job while my mother stayed at home to care for us. Both of my parents did the best they could to provide for us in a [...]

By |2014-01-15T10:16:43-05:00January 15th, 2014|Blog, Health|
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Ask Your State Representative to Support a Statewide, Smoke-Free Law (HB 173)

Did you know that only 34% of Kentuckians live in a community with a smoke-free law?  Children and pregnant moms need to be protected from the dangers of secondhand smoke. A statewide, comprehensive smoke-free law is part of the 2014 Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children Agenda. House Bill 173 would ensure indoor workplaces and public places are smoke-free. Take Action Please call the message line at 1-800-372-7181 and ask to leave the following message for all state Representatives:  “Please [...]

By |2014-01-14T18:11:36-05:00January 14th, 2014|Blog, Health|
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Children’s Advocacy Day – See You at the Capitol on Thursday!

The week is upon us! The 10th Annual Children’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol in this Thursday, January 16. We look forward to seeing everyone in Frankfort! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to register for the event and check out the CAD booklet to help you prepare for Thursday. Here are some final details about the event: 9:30am - Check-in and registration will be available in the Capitol Rotunda and on the back terrace of the [...]

By |2014-01-13T16:07:58-05:00January 13th, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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New Year’s Predictions for Kentucky Kids and Families

Last week I wrote about New Year’s resolutions.  This week it’s about New Year’s predictions. TIME Magazine’s January 13 issue is totally focused on the year ahead.  It predicts all kinds of issues for 2014 in all kinds of areas – power, commerce, innovation, culture and sports.  If TIME is right, then: Janet Yellen may become the most powerful person in the world when she takes over the Fed; The PC will be as extinct [...]

By |2014-01-09T11:40:34-05:00January 9th, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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As the 2014 General Assembly Begins, Remember that You Can Make a Difference for Kids

Today is the start of the 2014 Kentucky General Assembly. There are already news stories and reports about what will/will not happen during the legislative session. There is talk about the budget. There is talk about gaming. And there is talk about a whole host of other things. But as the 2014 General Assembly begins, we want you to know that YOU can make a difference for kids this session. Legislators listen to their constituents, [...]

By |2014-01-07T13:31:44-05:00January 7th, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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Attend the Smoke-Free Kentucky 2014 Kick-Off Event

2014 is the 50th anniversary of the first report of the U.S. Surgeon General on smoking and health. Kentucky has not kept up with other states in reducing smoking and secondhand smoke, but this year is the perfect time to make up for lost time! Kentucky can catch up now and join the majority of other states who have passed laws eliminating exposure to the harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke. Did you know that only [...]

By |2014-01-07T11:00:10-05:00January 7th, 2014|Blog, Health|
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Resolve to Become an Intentional Advocate for Kentucky’s Kids

It’s that time of year.  U of L wins a bowl game!  I don’t want to talk about the U of L/UK basketball game.  Those Holiday decorations come down.  And we all make a few New Year’s resolutions, whether we admit it or not! You can find lists of resolutions that detail the most common commitments to a new year.  Items like: “Get in shape.” “Get my finances in order.” “Pay attention to balance in [...]

By |2014-01-01T09:00:26-05:00January 1st, 2014|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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Preventive Dental Visits for Kentucky Children Remain Same Over Past Decade

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report that compared parent-reported children’s oral health status and receipt of preventive dental visits across the United States between 2003 and 2011/2012. It was interesting to look at this report and see what improvements have been made, where we have room for growth, and where Kentucky ranks. The report includes the following national results: In 2003, 67.7 percent of parents reported that their children had [...]

By |2013-12-31T11:02:13-05:00December 31st, 2013|Blog, Health|
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