By Leah Wade, Intern at Kentucky Youth Advocates 

With the new year officially here, it is time for an update on Children’s Advocacy Week 2024. Children’s Advocacy Week will take place January 22-26th and we wanted to provide the schedule and reminders for the week to assist you in lifting your voice for Kentucky’s children.

Again, this year, we will host both in-person and virtual events. You can find a schedule of the events with their registration links below. We will share updates as any events are subject to change, and we encourage you to check the schedule to confirm events.

We encourage all advocates to watch our CAW and Advocacy Prep Webinar. Advocates heard from KYA staff about the landscape in Frankfort, updates on Children’s Advocacy Week, and ways you can participate.

Links to participate in each event will be posted here and in the Children’s Advocacy Week app here. NOTE: Events are subject to change and we will update participants as needed. 

Current Schedule of Events

Monday, January 22nd

  • 10:00 am ET – Children’s Advocacy Week 2024 Kickoff Event featuring Lt. Governor Coleman and youth via Facebook Live
  • 12:00 pm ET – Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children Lunch & Learn via Zoom [Register HERE]

Tuesday, January 23rd

  • 10:00 am ET – Legislator Perspectives and Advocate Conversation featuring Chairs of the House and Senate Families and Children Committees via Zoom [Register HERE]
  • 12:00 pm ET – Data and Advocacy Lunch & Learn via Zoom [Register HERE]
  • 3:00 pm ET – Advocate Networking Coffee Break featuring Frankfort Insiders via Zoom [Register HERE]

Wednesday, January 24th – Children’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol

  • 10:00 am ET – Rally for Kentucky Kids in the Capitol Rotunda featuring remarks from Governor Beshear, House and Senate leadership, and youth (also featured on Facebook Live)
  • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm ET – 

Thursday, January 25th

  • 11:00 am ET – Advocate Networking Coffee Break featuring State Legislators via Zoom [Register HERE]
  • 3:00 pm ET –  Legislator Perspectives and Advocate Conversation featuring leaders of the House and Senate Education Committees via Zoom [Register HERE]

Friday, January 26th

  • 12:00 pm ET – Celebration of Kentucky Kids on KYA social media 

Additional Reminders:

Children’s Advocacy Week is made possible by these generous sponsors. Thank you for your support!

  • Aetna Better Health of Kentucky (Signature Sponsor)
  • Save the Children (Platinum Sponsor)
  • AT&T Kentucky (Gold Sponsor)
  • Bellewood & Brooklawn (Silver Sponsor)
  • Family Enrichment Center (Silver Sponsor)
  • Seven Counties Services (Silver Sponsor)
  • Bloom Kentucky
  • Bounce
  • Child Care Council of Kentucky
  • Children’s Alliance
  • CHNK Behavioral Health
  • ECHO
  • Face It
  • Family & Children’s Place
  • Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
  • Holly Hill Child & Family Solutions
  • Kentucky CASA Network
  • Kentucky Oral Health Coalition
  • Kentucky’s Voices for Early Childhood
  • Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky
  • Kosair for Kids
  • Learning Grove
  • Maryhurst
  • Metro United Way
  • Mountain Comprehensive Care Center
  • Pathways Inc.
  • Save The Children Action Network
  • True Up
  • United Healthcare Community Plan of Kentucky
  • UK Healthcare
  • UofL Health Peace Hospital
  • Volunteers of America Mid-States
  • WellCare