THANK YOU to all of the elected officials, advocates, and young people from across the Commonwealth who joined Kentucky Youth Advocates for Children’s Advocacy Week 2026!
Although events looked different this year, THANK YOU for raising your voices and showing up for Kentucky kids. Whether you tuned in for our virtual events, joined us in Frankfort, stopped by the Policy and Play event, or contacted your state legislators this week on bills that are good for kids, your passion and energy do not need to end with Children’s Advocacy Week — here are ways to stay engaged:
- Check out KYA’s Bill Tracker for the latest information on Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children priority bills and other bills that are good for kids.
- Contact your state legislators to ask them to support the Blueprint priority bills.
- Share the recordings, or watch, of this week’s live events.
- Send a thank you note to your state legislators for taking action for Kentucky kids.
- Complete the survey to share your feedback on Children’s Advocacy Week 2026.
- Make a gift to KYA to support our efforts to make Kentucky the best place to be young!
Highlights
2026 Children’s Advocacy Day Recap
Monday March 2 – Kickoff!
We provided reminders for speaking up for kids during Children’s Advocacy Week, updates on Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children priority bills, updates on other bills that are good for kids, and more.
Wednesday March 4 – Town Hall at the Capitol
Youth, advocates, and leaders from across the Commonwealth joined Kentucky Youth Advocates for the 2026 Children’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol. At the first ever Town Hall on Kentucky Kids, attendees heard remarks from Aleah Stigall, a high school senior from Boyle County, Chris Lindy, CEO of Aetna Better Health of Kentucky, Dr. Terry Brooks and Dr. Shannon Moody of Kentucky Youth Advocates, and a panel of legislators, including Senate President Pro Tem David Givens, House Speaker David Osborne, and Senate Minority Whip Cassie Chambers Armstrong.
Wednesday March 4 – Legislative panel
(included in town hall video)
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