Kentucky Youth Advocates
Non-profit OrganizationsKentucky, United States11-50 Employees
Kentucky Youth Advocates is a nonprofit organization based in Louisville, Kentucky, dedicated to advancing the safety, health, and security of children. As an independent voice for Kentucky’s children, the group focuses on informing policymakers to shape investments and policies that support young residents, drawing on its role in statewide child well-being monitoring and advocacy. The organization serves a public interest audience that includes policymakers, advocates, and other stakeholders, with a focus on evaluating how systems and environments affect children and identifying where policy change or resource allocation is needed. Weave of activities includes publishing the Kentucky KIDS COUNT Data Book, engaging in statewide advocacy events, and forming partnerships to scrutinize public spending related to child welfare and health initiatives. Kentucky Youth Advocates operates within the nonprofit sector, emphasizing their mission to influence policy and practice for children across the state, headquartered in Louisville and serving Kentucky communities from its Louisville region base. A recent development noted is the appointment of a new executive director in mid-2026, reflecting ongoing leadership transition.