Kentucky Youth Advocates

Blueprint Webinar: KYGA26 Update and Lookahead
2026-01-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Virtual Event
Join Kentucky Youth Advocates as the policy team provides updates on the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children priorities, reflections on other bills, including any budget bills, and the impact on kids, and a preview for Children’s Advocacy Week 2026.
Sign up for this informative and interactive webinar as we share tools to stay informed and speak up for kids during the 2026 state legislative session!
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 @ 2:00 PM ET- Via Zoom
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2025 Kentucky Kids Count Data Dashboard Webinar
2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The 2025 Kentucky KIDS COUNT Data Dashboard launches on December 11th. It features the latest data on 16 measures of child well-being, showing whether outcomes for children across the Commonwealth have improved, worsened, or stayed the same. Join Kentucky Youth Advocates for this webinar as we deep dive into the latest child well-being data in the Data Dashboard. The 2025 Kentucky KIDS COUNT Project was made possible with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and KIDS COUNT sponsors, including Aetna® Better Health of Kentucky, Kosair for Kids®, and Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes.
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Blueprint for Kentucky's Children Partner Summit
2025-12-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Shelbyville Conference Center, 219 7th St, Shelbyville, KY, 40065
Join Kentucky Youth Advocates at the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children Partner Summit! We will launch resources for the 2026 Blueprint policy priority agenda, hear insights into the landscape for kids—both at the federal and state levels—and mobilize advocates for the 2026 legislative session. The goals of the summit are to inform partners about state policy and budget priorities and to equip them as key advocates for kids and families in Frankfort.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Shelbyville Conference Center, 219 7th St, Shelbyville, KY 40065
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Cultivating Hope: KYOAAC’s Latest Funding Opportunities
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Join Bloom Kentucky for an informative session where KY Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission leaders and support staff will provide a comprehensive overview of the upcoming grant cycle. Learn about the funding priorities, elgibility criteria, key deadlines, and information about the application process on funding opportunities, important dates, and the new application process.
What You’ll Gain:

Insight into how the opioid settlement funds are being invested across Kentucky.
Detailed information on the two new NOFOs
An open Q&A session post-presentation

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Kentucky Eviction Data Dashboard: Turning Insight Into Action
2025-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Eviction is a critical issue impacting families and communities across Kentucky. To support more informed, data-driven responses, Kentucky Youth Advocates is launching the Kentucky Eviction Data Dashboard. This interactive tool visualizes eviction filings and trends across all counties in the state from 2022-2024.
Join us for an informative webinar to learn how this dashboard can be used by policymakers, advocates, researchers, service providers, and community members to better understand the scope and impact of eviction in Kentucky.
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Blueprint Webinar: Effectively and Authentically Engaging Young People in Policy Change
2025-07-29 12:00 - 13:00 | KY
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 @ 12:00 PM ET
Via Zoom

Join Kentucky Youth Advocates on Tuesday, July 29th at 12:00 PM ET for a Blueprint Webinar ‘Effectively and Authentically Engaging Young People in Policy Change’.

Webinar attendees will learn more about how to effectively and authentically engage young people within policy change. They will also hear from young people directly who have been impactful in sharing their stories at a local and statewide level.

Sign up for this informative and interactive webinar as we share tools to continue speaking up for kids during the interim and in preparation for the 2026 budget session.

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Webinar: The Economic Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Kentucky
2025-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Join Bloom Kentucky for a webinar reviewing the findings from the Economic Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Kentucky report. This webinar will discuss the prevalence of childhood adversity in our state, highlight the staggering $295 million annual economic burden ACEs impose, and offer strategies for fostering resilience and reducing the impact of adversity.
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Webinar: Using Data to Leverage the Opioid Settlement Funds
2025-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Join Kentucky Youth Advocates for a webinar on the Opioid Data Dashboard on Children and Families. This webinar is designed to familiarize community leaders, local organizations, and stakeholders with this tool for understanding local impact from the opioid epidemic and informing decisions about how to maximize county opioid settlement funds for the greatest impact for Kentucky communities. Lauren Carr, Opioid Settlement Advisor with the Kentucky Association of Counties, will be a guest speaker on the webinar to provide information on how counties are investing settlement funds and tips for engaging with local elected officials.
During this webinar, attendees will:

Gain an understanding of how the opioid epidemic has impacted children and families across Kentucky
Learn how counties are using county-level opioid settlement funds and practical ideas for approaching local officials with ideas for leveraging those dollars
See how the Opioid Data Dashboard can be put to use to inform local decisions about how to invest funds
Hear tips on how to use the dashboard, understand your community’s data, and share with your local elected officials.

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Spring Grand Rounds: From Insight to Impact- Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences and Substance Use
2025-05-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Join the Bounce Coalition for an engaging Grand Rounds session focused on the intersection of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and substance use prevention, with a spotlight on school-based prevention models that support early intervention and resilience. This forum is designed to foster cross-sector collaboration, deepen our understanding of trauma-informed practices, and generate practical, community-based solutions.
Date and Time: May 20th, 10-11:30am EST
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Bloom Summit: Together We Bloom
2025-05-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Shelbyville Conference Center, 219 7th St, Shelbyville, KY, 40065
This one-day event will focus on cultivating positive childhood experiences through both policy and systems change across the Commonwealth, offering a unique platform to explore new strategies for fostering resilience and mitigating adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in Kentucky’s children.
The summit brings together experts and change makers dedicated to the well-being of children. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with thought leaders, gain insights into the latest research, and network with peers committed to building a brighter future for Kentucky’s youth.
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Exhibitor applications are currently open, apply now.

Blueprint Webinar: Debriefing KYGA25 & Looking Ahead
2025-04-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 @ 11:00 AM ET
Via Zoom
The General Assembly wrapped up the 2025 state legislative session on March 28th — and there were several moments of celebration for kids and families. During this webinar, attendees will receive a debrief on the 2025 Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children policy priorities, including wins, losses, and challenges, and have an opportunity for Q&A. Attendees will also hear how to stay engaged and informed throughout the interim period so that kids’ issues remain at the forefront.
Join Kentucky Youth Advocates for this informative and interactive webinar as we share tools to continue speak up for kids following the 2025 legislative session!
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Children's Advocacy Week 2025
2025-03-03 09:00 - 2025-03-07 17:00 | KY
For more than 20 years, advocates for kids have gathered in Frankfort for Children’s Advocacy Day to fill the halls of the Capitol and ask their elected officials to step up for all Kentucky kids. The critical mass of advocates and youth in the Capitol building has led to many policy wins and raising awareness of issues facing kids and their families. As we’ve transitioned to Children’s Advocacy Week, there are even more opportunities to connect with legislators and other advocates during the state legislative session.
Children’s Advocacy Week 2025 will be March 3-7th, with the Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 5th!
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2025 Children's Advocacy Week Prep Webinar
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Join Kentucky Youth Advocates as we discuss how to prepare for Children’s Advocacy Week (March 3-7, 2025)! This will include reminders about events during the week, as well as, provide updates on key policies for advocates to discuss with legislators.
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Blueprint Lunch & Learn
2025-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The General Assembly reconvenes January 7th in Frankfort for the 2025 state legislative session — and there are lots of opportunities to advocate for kids and families. During this webinar, attendees will receive advocacy resources, tips for contacting legislators, updates on the 2025 Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children policy priorities, and reminders for Children’s Advocacy Week 2025 (March 3-7, Day at the Capitol on March 5).
Join us for this informative and interactive Virtual Lunch & Learn with Kentucky Youth Advocates as we share tools to speak up for kids during the 2025 legislative session!
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