At Kentucky Youth Advocates, we are proud to be Kentucky’s independent voice for kids. The most powerful voices for youth, however, are youth themselves. Your voice matters, and we need YOU to help make Kentucky the best place in America to be young!
Youth Spotlight
Shamitha, High School Student, Oldham County
Youth Initiatives
Formally known as Children’s Advocacy Day, Children’s Advocacy Week is a week-long celebration where advocates from across the state come together to ask elected officials to step up for Kentucky kids. There are many opportunities throughout the week for youth to get involved, including our annual art and talent show, as well as meet-and-greets with state leaders and representatives.
Health Youth Ambassadors program was a statewide group that engages youth in a one-year cohort to learn about advocacy and policy, address social determinants of health through policy change, and advocate for themselves and their peers on health-related issues.
REFORM Louisville was a group of young adults helping youth see they have a voice in their community, pushing for more positive opportunities and activities for youth, and seeking a more effective justice system that helps them be ready to return to the community after incarceration.
