Kentucky Youth Advocates

Blueprint for Kentucky's Children Partner Summit
2025-12-04 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 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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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 Webinar: KYGA26 Update and Lookahead
2026-01-20 14:00 - 15:00 | 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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Blueprint Webinar: Children’s Advocacy Week 2026 Kickoff
2026-03-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
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, March 2, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Via zoom
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Policy and Play on Children's Advocacy Day
2026-03-04 11:30 - 13:00 | Capitol Annex, Room 129, 702 Capital Ave, Frankfort, KY, 40601
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 – 1:00 PM ET
Capitol Annex, Room 129
702 Capital Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Blueprint Webinar: KYGA26 Recap and Reflections
2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:00
Join Kentucky Youth Advocates on Tuesday, April 28th at 10 AM EST as the policy team provides a recap on the state legislative session, Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children 2026 priority bills, and other bills that will impact kids, including the final two-year state budget.

We will also be joined by a panel of partners to reflect on themes, wins, and challenges of the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly. Register here.

Blueprint Webinar – House Bill 6: A Deep Dive for Childcare Providers
2026-05-08 13:00 - 14:00
Join this webinar on May 8 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST for a deep dive into House Bill 6 and what that means for childcare providers and the impact on Kentucky kids. The conversation will be facilitated by Sarah Vanover, Kentucky Youth Advocates, Liz McQuillen, Metro United Way, and Mandy Marler, Baldwin Consulting.
1 hour child care training credit available for those who attend the training. Register here.
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
