Events

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 [...]

  Join Kentucky Youth Advocates as we kickoff Children's Advocacy Week 2026! While Children's Advocacy Day at the Capitol looks different this year, there are still many ways that advocates for kids and families can take action in Frankfort and beyond. Tune in as we provide reminders for speaking up for kids during Children's Advocacy Week, update on Blueprint for Kentucky's Children priority bills and other bills that are good for kids, and more. Monday, [...]

  Serious issues don't always require serious settings. Policy and Play brings legislators and advocates together through engaging, policy-inspired games that open the door to conversation, connection, and fresh perspectives. In this relaxed, interactive environment, participants can explore complex policy ideas in approachable ways and hear directly from youth and advocates. No speeches required, just meaningful dialogue, shared learning, and a chance to connect beyond the committee room. Wednesday, March 4, 2026 11:30 AM - [...]