Through a collaborative partnership with the Department of Community Based Services, we envision being a voice for all Kentucky parents to be seen, heard, protected, and supported so no family feels alone.
WHO WE ARE
KY SEAT is a council of biological parents—both mothers and fathers—who have past experience with the child welfare system.
WHAT WE DO
We aim to empower parents to advocate for themselves. We give valued input to key decision makers and service providers for an accountable, transparent child welfare system that supports families with compassion and respect.
KY SEAT is Kentucky’s statewide birth parent advisory council formed in 2022 as one of the initiatives under Thriving Families, Safer Children Kentucky. The role of KY SEAT is to serve as strategic partners with other relevant stakeholders within Kentucky’s child welfare system and advise on making changes to services, particularly prevention programming. Here is a glimpse of a few of the opportunities the Council has had so far:
KY SEAT meeting with DCBS staff and leadership and Trusted Advisors at the DCBS staff retreat
KY SEAT In-Person Working Session
KY SEAT In-Person Working Session
KY SEAT In-Person Working Session
KY SEAT In-Person Working Session
KY SEAT In-Person Working Session
KY SEAT at the Kentucky State Fair
KY SEAT at the 2023 Fatherhood Summit
KY SEAT at KYAs Blueprint for Kentuckys Children Partner Summit
PCAK KAWI Conference at the Galt House
PCAK KAWI Conference at the Galt House
PCAK KAWI Conference at the Galt House
KY SEAT and DCBS leadership at Childrens Advocacy Day 2023
KY SEAT on KET discussing experience with family reunification
KY SEAT meeting with DCBS executive leadership and Trusted Advisors
KY SEAT at Children’s Advocacy Day 2023
KY SEAT at Children’s Advocacy Day 2023
Upcoming plans for KY SEAT include:
Informing child welfare-related parent support changes
Presenting child welfare navigation focus group findings and recommendations
Attending the Rally for Kentucky’s Kids during Children’s Advocacy Week 2024
Providing consultation and TA for family-friendly Kentucky child welfare and family support program, practice, and language updates
Are you a parent (mother or father) with a closed Child Protective Services (CPS) case and are interested in improving the system? Here’s how to join: