It is July in Kentucky, and the frenzy of the legislative session is only a distant memory as summer staples like trips to grandma’s house, ice cream and fresh tomatoes from the garden fill our attention. Yet, July 15th brought reason to shift our attention momentarily back to the legislative session and celebrate the progress made. On that day, legislation took effect, including a number of substantive wins achieved in the 2014 legislative session for Kentucky children. As of July 15th, doctors who regularly treat children are required to receive training on [...]

There is a lot of talk about freedom in the political atmospherics of today.  When most politicians are using that word “freedom” in 2014, they are talking about citizens NOT having to do something.  And while our Founding Fathers used “freedom” that way occasionally – like not paying that tax on tea – a dive into real American history would reveal that the Washingtons and Jeffersons and Franklins and Adams seldom used “freedom” without connecting it to “responsibility.” Perhaps the contemporary American who most captures the Founding [...]

Reminder - If you'd like to submit pictures of your kids or grandkids to be considered for the 2014 Kentucky KIDS COUNT County Data Book and other Kentucky Youth Advocates' publications, we need your photos by May 31. 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 [...]