Events

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. Register Now  

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 Register Now

  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 [...]

    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. Register Now

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]