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Annual Rankings Show Where Kentucky Counties do well and Opportunities for Improvement

Health does not exist in a vacuum. Health is impacted by more than having health insurance and going to the doctor. 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 understand what’s making people sick or healthy and then figure out what communities can do to impact that. According to the newest annual rankings released today, Oldham County has [...]

By |2013-03-20T11:04:36-04:00March 20th, 2013|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|
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Early-childhood Reports Show the Good, Bad and Ironic

This post originally appeared as an op-ed on March 14 in the Herald Leader. Find it online here. The Governor's Office of Early Childhood released for the first time early childhood profiles on a county-by-county basis. It was a report filled with good news, bad news and irony. First of all, this is a tool that can help communities and schools assess progress and make plans to help youngsters entering kindergarten. We were happy to [...]

By |2013-03-18T13:07:17-04:00March 18th, 2013|Blog, Education, Health|
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Show Your Support for Relatives Raising Kin

“I had not planned for this in life so it was rather draining, financially.” These are the words of a Fayette County grandmother interviewed by WTVQ news about the importance of the support she receives from Kentucky’s Kinship Care Program which helps her step up to raise her three grandchildren. See the link to the full story here. The program offers $300 per month, per child to relatives and other kin who are raising children [...]

By |2013-03-14T14:38:15-04:00March 14th, 2013|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety|
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Important Bills for Children Passed this Week: It’s Time for Thank Yous

The legislative session began winding to a close this week, and Tuesday marked two significant wins for Kentucky children. Two policy items identified by child advocates as priorities for the 2013 session on the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children won final passage by the legislature and are on their way to the Governor for his signature. On Tuesday, the legislature passed HB 3 - a bill to address human trafficking and ensure child victims of trafficking [...]

By |2013-03-14T12:11:41-04:00March 14th, 2013|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety|
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Join the Kentucky Teen Institute and Advocate for Your Community’s Health

The following post comes directly from an announcement made by the Kentucky Teen Institute.  Announcing an exciting opportunity to improve teen health, youth leadership and civic engagement in your school and community! Applications and information available here. The Kentucky Teen Institute, a program of the KY YMCA Youth Association in partnership with the University of Louisville, is now accepting applications for its leadership program for high school age youth and adult advisors. Applications are due [...]

By |2013-03-13T13:02:17-04:00March 13th, 2013|Blog, Health|
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Demystifying the Health Care Law

The Affordable Care Act passed in March 2010 resulted in many changes to the health care system and there are more changes coming soon. Health care reform will impact populations, both young and old. Given that the health care reform bill was 2000 pages long, it can be confusing for people to figure out how the new law affects them. If you have questions about what the health care law means for you, join an [...]

By |2013-03-11T12:00:15-04:00March 11th, 2013|Blog, Health|
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Booster Seat Bill needed to Boost Child Safety

This post originally appeared as an op-ed in the Courier Journal on March 6, 2013 here. Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of children 1 to 12 years old in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the best way to protect them in the car is to put them in the right seat, at the right time, and use it the right way. That is why it is [...]

By |2013-03-07T10:41:09-05:00March 7th, 2013|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety|
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Sequestration’s Effects on Kentucky Children and Families

Well it happened. After months of warning and endless debate on Capitol Hill, it happened. Across the board cuts, known as sequestration, went into effect over the weekend. While it is still too soon to tell exactly how the cuts will impact children, families and the agencies who serve them throughout the state – it is clear there will be an impact, possibly with devastating effects. Here are just a few examples of how Kentucky [...]

By |2013-03-07T10:04:51-05:00March 7th, 2013|Blog, Economic Security, Education, Health|
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Now is the Time for Kentucky to Pass Human Trafficking Legislation

The following post first appeared as a Reader Letter in the Courier Journal on March 6, 2013 here. Note: Human trafficking legislation sailed through the House but needs help passing the Senate.  Human trafficking is a very real problem in Kentucky, and our legislature is poised to pass safe harbor legislation to combat this horrific crime. We cannot let this opportunity pass us by. So what is the scope of human trafficking in Kentucky and why is safe [...]

By |2013-03-06T11:52:13-05:00March 6th, 2013|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Youth Justice|
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Upcoming Kentucky Walk Bike Summit – Register Today

We want to make sure you are aware of an upcoming Kentucky Walk Bike Summit organized by Kentucky Rails to Trails Council on April 11-12, 2013 at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort, Kentucky. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how to promote pedestrian and bicycle friendly communities. Join community leaders, advocates, professionals, local and national experts to discuss how bicycling and walking can lead to safe communities, strong economies, and healthy, happy [...]

By |2013-03-05T14:27:31-05:00March 5th, 2013|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety, Health|
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