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New Study Shows that Suspending Kids Can Have a Negative Effect on Non-Suspended Students

The findings of a new study that was conducted in Kentucky fly in the face of how some administrators, educators, and parents view the suspension of students. It is commonly thought that a disruptive student’s suspension will result in better learning for the “well behaved” students because it removes the student who is the source of distracting behaviors. Two researchers looked at the academic performance of these “well behaved” students who had never been suspended [...]

By |2015-06-22T09:21:27-04:00June 22nd, 2015|Blog, Education, Youth Justice|
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Save the Date for the 2015 Kentucky Oral Health Summit

Oral health remains one of the most pressing unmet healthcare needs in Kentucky. As part of its ongoing efforts to improve oral health care and access, the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition (KOHC), in collaboration with its partners from across the state, will host a statewide oral health summit on November 20, 2015. Please join us! The 2015 Kentucky Oral Health Summit will bring together hundreds of leaders from diverse fields in the oral health community, [...]

By |2015-06-18T09:38:19-04:00June 18th, 2015|Blog, Health|
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End of School Means New Beginnings. Give Your Health a Fresh Start by Quitting Smoking.

As the school year comes to a close, it is easy to get excited about what lies ahead. We quickly find our calendars filled with activities, friends, family, and vacations. Whether it is earning money at a summer job, going to camp, getting ahead at summer school, or visiting museums and libraries, the summer offers opportunities and excitement for our school-age youth. The summer also provides a gentle hope for new beginnings in the coming [...]

By |2015-06-15T17:05:26-04:00June 15th, 2015|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Health|
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Save the Date: 12th Annual Children’s Advocacy Day on January 14, 2016

This year’s Children’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol was one of the largest yet, with over 700 children, youth, and adults attending to ask their leaders to put kids first in the legislative session. We know that Children’s Advocacy Day played an essential role in three key Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children wins for kids this year—and in numerous other wins in the previous 10 years. With your support and commitment, that momentum will continue in [...]

By |2015-06-11T12:46:24-04:00June 11th, 2015|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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New Advocacy 101 Content

Advocates who mobilize to take action on behalf of Kentucky kids and families are key to legislative wins for kids. To better prepare those advocates, we have recently revised our Advocacy 101 page. The page includes a new Advocacy 101 flip book, a powerful tool for child advocates that explains what advocacy is and how anyone can take steps to act on behalf of Kentucky kids. The presentation encourages advocates to get involved by contacting [...]

By |2015-06-11T09:00:29-04:00June 11th, 2015|Blog|
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Is Your Childhood Address the Key to Moving Up the Income Ladder?

Social mobility is at the heart of the American dream – the belief and hope that through hard work one can move up the economic ladder of success. We know that social mobility has remained relatively stable over the entire second half of the twentieth century, but that’s not necessarily a good thing, because it has been persistently low. For example, 70 percent of people born into the bottom fifth of the income distribution (the [...]

By |2015-06-03T11:26:30-04:00June 3rd, 2015|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education|
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Keep Kentucky Babies’ Health from Going Up in Smoke

Healthy pregnancies lead to healthy babies. Yet a stubbornly high statistic—smoking during pregnancy—warns us that too many Kentucky babies don't get a strong start. The data by county also shows us that counties with comprehensive smoke-free laws have lower rates of smoking during pregnancy. That's an observation backed up by research that shows such laws work to reduce smoking during pregnancy and keep unborn babies safe. Such laws would also prevent many more pregnant women from breathing [...]

By |2015-06-01T10:57:15-04:00June 1st, 2015|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Health, Kids Count|
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New Infographic Shows How We Can Better Support Kinship Families

As we near the end of National Foster Care Month, it is fitting to recognize the grandparents and other relatives who are raising children in Kentucky. Research shows that when children cannot remain safely with their parents, they are better off with family. Yet, we also know that kinship care poses lots of challenges, and these families need our support. Today, the Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky, which is coordinated by Kentucky Youth Advocates, releases [...]

By |2015-05-28T09:11:47-04:00May 28th, 2015|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Kids Count|
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Integrated Preventive Care Means Better Health Outcomes for Kids

According to the recent article “Offering Oral Health Services in Your Office” in Family Practice Management, family practitioners have been addressing children’s oral health for years. But, there is a lack of guidelines for physicians to effectively incorporate oral health services into their primary care practices. To help with this, the article offers suggestions for better incorporating oral health at the family physician’s office. Suggestions for a medical assistant or nurse: Assist parents in completing [...]

By |2015-05-27T09:30:58-04:00May 27th, 2015|Blog, Health|
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Reminder – Send in your photos by May 31st

Reminder – If you’d like to submit pictures of your kids or grandkids to be considered for the 2015 Kentucky KIDS COUNT County Data Book and other Kentucky Youth Advocates’ publications, we need your photos by May 31st. We know you proudly share pictures of your kids and grandkids by carrying them in your wallet and posting them on Instagram and Facebook. Here’s a great chance to promote those great kids through Kentucky Youth Advocates’ materials. Please submit your [...]

By |2015-05-26T10:30:38-04:00May 26th, 2015|Blog, Kids Count|
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