This year, as lawmakers begin their work in Frankfort, we’re preparing to show up with urgency, purpose, and a shared commitment to putting Kentucky kids first. 

Children’s Advocacy Week, coming up March 2nd – 6th, offers a powerful opportunity for advocates to rally together, connect directly with legislators, and ensure children and families remain a top priority throughout the session. 

To make the most of the week, we have included some updates and tips for advocates to make this year the most impactful one yet. 

Big Changes in Frankfort 

There are several changes this year in Frankfort that will impact advocacy efforts, most notably being the current construction efforts underway at the State Capitol building:

  • The Capitol building is closed to the public – which means no big rally in the Rotunda
  • House and Senate Chambers are closed to public viewing
  • State offices, including the Governor’s Office and Supreme Court, are operating off site
  • Parking is more limited around the State Capitol 

For additional context on the changes happening in Frankfort this session, this article from the Kentucky Lantern provides a helpful overview.

While these changes shift how we advocate, they do not change why we advocate. Children’s Advocacy Day remains a critical opportunity to elevate the voices of kids, families, and communities across the Commonwealth and your participation matters more than ever.

Prep Work

  • Now is the time to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting with your state Senator and Representative. Meeting directly with your elected officials is one of the most effective ways to influence change. Legislators’ schedules are filling up quickly, so if you haven’t already, now is the time to request your meetings for Children’s Advocacy Week.
    Need help getting started? Use our advocacy resources to look up your legislators and find tips for connecting with them. 
  • Watch Kentucky Youth Advocates’ webinar for an overview of where this year’s Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children policy and budget priorities sit, insights from the early weeks of session, and practical tips for meeting with your legislators. 
  • Bookmark the Kentucky General Assembly Bill Tracker to stay up-to-date on bills that are good for Kentucky kids and how you can take action to ensure passage by the end of session. 

2026 Children’s Advocacy Week Events:

Monday, March 2nd 

  • 2:00PM ET – Webinar: Children’s Advocacy Week 2026 Kickoff
    Join Kentucky Youth Advocates as we kickoff Children’s Advocacy Week 2026 with reminders, updates on Blueprint priority bills, and more. REGISTER.

Wednesday, March 4th – Children’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol

  • 10:00AM ET – Facebook Live Stream: Town Hall on Kids
    In lieu of a big rally in the Rotunda, tune in on Kentucky Youth Advocates’ Facebook page to hear remarks from state leaders, advocates, and youth highlighting the policies and priorities shaping Kentucky children’s futures.
  • 11:30AM-1:00PM ET – Policy and Play for Children’s Advocacy Day
    If you plan to be in Frankfort, stop by this interactive event in the Capitol Annex bringing legislators and advocates together. REGISTER.
  • For those advocates planning to be in Frankfort, we encourage you to meet with your legislators, attend committee meetings, and visit KYA’s resource table in the Capitol Annex basement. 

And throughout the week, here are four ways you can get involved:

  • Meet with your state legislators (virtually or in-person) to elevate issues impacting kids that you care about – whether you attend with colleagues, youth, community partners, or on your own, your story and perspective matter. These conversations help lawmakers understand how their decisions impact real children and families in their districts.
  • Attend or tune in to a committee meeting to see the General Assembly in action.
  • Call or email your state Senator and Representative to urge them to vote YES on bills that are good for kids.
  • Engage with Kentucky Youth Advocates on social media! 

Find more information on participating during Children’s Advocacy Week at kyyouth.org/childrens-advocacy-week/.

Sponsor Children’s Advocacy Week

When you sponsor Children’s Advocacy Week, you partner with advocates from across Kentucky who are united in putting children first. Your support helps create a meaningful, organized advocacy experience and reinforces the importance of showing up for kids—even as circumstances change at the Capitol. 

A big THANK YOU to our growing list of Children’s Advocacy Week 2026 sponsors! 

Interested in supporting these efforts and getting access to sponsor-only events? 👉 Check out Kentucky Youth Advocates’ sponsorship packet and complete this form.

Even as the State Capitol evolves, our mission remains the same: to make Kentucky the best place in America to be young. We will keep showing up. We will keep speaking out. And together, we will keep advocating for Kentucky kids.