Events

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 Register [...]