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Child-fatality panel needs more openness and independence

This post originally appeared in the Herald Leader here. A recent Associated Press article gave Herald-Leader readers a look inside of a growing priority amongst the Thoroughbred community in the Bluegrass — how to better protect horses from the inherent risks of "1,000-pound Thoroughbreds stampeding down the racetrack." One of the emerging solutions in addressing equine well-being is to establish a horse-fatality review commission. That group, according to the article, would "dig into the details [...]

By |2013-07-02T10:00:11-04:00July 2nd, 2013|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety|
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Introducing the new and improved KIDS COUNT Data Center

Monday not only marked the public release of the 2013 National KIDS COUNT Data Book, it also included the unveiling of the new and improved KIDS COUNT Data Center by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The Data Center is now easier to use, featuring an improved search tool, easier tools to make maps and charts, and better ways to customize and share materials on social media. For those not familiar with the KIDS COUNT Data [...]

By |2013-06-27T16:24:42-04:00June 27th, 2013|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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Participate in Statewide Call-In Day on July 1 to restore funds for child care and kinship care

On July 1, major cuts to child care supports go into effect causing 8,700 families to lose child care assistance each month. Helping families pay for child care makes it more likely they can get and keep a job. The state has also stopped new applications for the Kinship Care Program, which provides financial support to non-parental, relative caregivers, like grandparents. Research shows that children who have been abused and neglected experience less trauma when placed [...]

By |2013-06-27T10:52:25-04:00June 27th, 2013|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security|
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Can we commit to a ten percent plan?

Yesterday’s blog post focused on some of the new Kentucky data portrayed in the 2013 National KIDS COUNT Data Book released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. I pointed out some of the child well-being indicators our state is moving backwards on and the fact that not all of the apparent good news is all good news. Given that we have a lot of room for improvement, I wondered what child well-being in the Commonwealth [...]

By |2013-06-25T12:52:12-04:00June 25th, 2013|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health|
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Good news, bad news for Kentucky’s kids

The 2013 National KIDS COUNT Data Book released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation paints a fairly comprehensive picture of how Kentucky’s children and youth are faring and tells us whether Kentucky has been moving in the right direction on important indicators of child well-being. The Data Book measures child well-being through 16 indicators, with 4 indicators in each of these 4 domains: economic well-being, education, health, and family and community. What is quickly [...]

By |2013-06-24T16:56:40-04:00June 24th, 2013|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health|
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Help update the Kentucky Health Coalitions Directory

The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is updating the Kentucky Health Coalitions Directory, a list of local groups working on health related issues in the Commonwealth.  This is the first revision of the 2012 directory. The Foundation wants to identify additional coalitions and update group contact information. There are 143 active coalitions listed in the Foundation’s current Kentucky Health Coalitions Directory. Some are increasing access to healthy food and physical activity; others are planning needed screenings [...]

By |2013-06-20T13:05:39-04:00June 20th, 2013|Blog, Health|
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Communication is the relationship

As interpersonal communications theory suggests, “communication is the relationship”. This is a relatively straight-forward concept- the more quality information, emotions and plans for the future that are exchanged between two individuals, the stronger the relationship.  By improving the quality of your communication, it’s a way of showing you care. We at Kentucky Youth Advocates (KYA) care deeply about our relationships with our donors, volunteers, members of partnering organizations and, most importantly the children for whom [...]

By |2013-06-18T10:41:25-04:00June 18th, 2013|Blog|
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The vital and viable role of K-12 schools in kindergarten readiness

Kindergarten readiness.  It is a hot topic for folks at the national, the state and local levels.  Articles dot Kentucky newspapers and “feel good” stories appear on local news stations about efforts large and small to get youngsters ready for kindergarten.  Reading academies are hard-nosed summer boot camps.  Fun-filled prep rallies and picnics in the park carry a “feel good, rah-rah” tone. I understand – and agree with – the absolute obligation to ensure a [...]

By |2013-06-13T10:23:02-04:00June 13th, 2013|Blog, Education|
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Juvenile Code Task Force leaders jump in to finding solutions

The beginning of summer often means a slowing of pace – schools let out for summer break, summer vacations bring added challenge to meeting scheduling, and the long days keep kids and parents out late in summer activities. While the summer pace may be taking hold throughout Kentucky, the Unified Juvenile Code Task Force met for the first time last week and showed no signs of adapting a leisurely pace. Under the guidance of co-chairs [...]

By |2013-06-12T14:03:48-04:00June 12th, 2013|Blog, Youth Justice|
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Become a volunteer with KY’s Citizen Review Panels

Are you looking for a way to improve the lives of children and families in Kentucky as well as those who serve them? Kentucky's Citizen Review Panels for Child Protective Services are currently seeking volunteers. The Panels are groups of volunteers who are federally mandated to review Kentucky’s child protection system and make recommendations for improvements in policy, practice, and procedure.  Citizen Review Panels are located in the Southern Bluegrass (Lexington and surrounding counties) and [...]

By |2013-06-10T14:03:49-04:00June 10th, 2013|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety|
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