Children's Alliance

09/08/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, inspire hope, and remind our children, families, and communities that help is available.

Today, on , we’re reminding everyone that 988 is here when you need it. Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and connect with trained support.

09/03/2026

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation is selecting members for its next Youth Advisory Council cohort.

If you or someone you know is ages 15–24 and passionate about mental health, apply by September 30!

Young people have always been at the forefront of creating positive change, and we want to learn from the next generation of leaders! 🌎✨ If you're between the ages of 15–24, apply to join our next Youth Advisory Board cohort today: https://bornthisway.foundation/advisory-board-application/

08/27/2026

Yesterday, the Children’s Alliance and Aetna Better Health of Kentucky testified before the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board to share the successes of our partnership through the Children’s Alliance Independent Provider Association (CA-IPA).

The results speak for themselves: in 2025, CA-IPA providers helped facilitate 233 follow-up appointments, completed 264 critical lab screenings, kept 969 children out of the hospital, and helped 7,424 children avoid emergency department visits.

We’re proud to see what is possible when providers and managed care organizations work together toward better outcomes for Kentucky’s kids. Watch our testimony below:

https://youtu.be/d3V_9dCOgNc?t=875

07/14/2026

This weekend at the Southern Legislative Conference in Lexington, the Children's Alliance was proud to partner with NECCO, NOSAC, and SAFY to present a Learning Lab on the growing liability insurance crisis facing foster care providers.

Across the country, providers with little to no claims history are seeing premiums double, while many insurers are leaving the market altogether. States like Texas and Kansas have recently enacted legislation to help address this challenge, and Kentucky should be next.

Thank you to the legislators and attendees who joined us as we explored solutions for our foster care system.

05/28/2026

Last week, the Children’s Alliance gathered for our Annual Membership Meeting to celebrate another year of advocacy and partnership on behalf of Kentucky’s children and families.

During the meeting, we were proud to recognize our legislative partners with the Champion for Children Award, honor the lasting contributions of Jill Seyfred and Melinda Ryles-Smith as they prepare for retirement, and hold elections for the upcoming fiscal year’s Board and Committee leadership.

Thank you to all of the members and partners who joined us and continue to lend their voice to this work!

05/19/2026

As we prepare to gather for our Annual Membership Meeting, we’re reflecting on the incredible organizations that joined the Children’s Alliance this year.

Each new member strengthens our shared mission of improving the well-being of Kentucky’s at-risk children and families through advocacy, leadership, collaboration, and education.

If your organization is passionate about making a difference for Kentucky’s children and families and is interested in lending its collective voice to this work, we’d love to connect! Please reach out to [email protected] to learn more about membership and how you can join us.

04/16/2026

The Children’s Alliance is proud to recognize this year’s recipients of the Champion for Children Award.

04/06/2026

On behalf of our members, the Children’s Alliance thanks Rep. Shawn McPherson for advancing HB 480 to passage. This will provide much-needed relief by ensuring timely payments and fair reimbursement for providers delivering essential services across Kentucky!

04/02/2026

The Children’s Alliance thanks Representative Moser and Representative Fleming for their leadership in advancing the MCO Audits and Appeals Bill within HB 2: ensuring greater transparency, accountability, and fairness for providers across Kentucky.

We would also like to thank Rep. Moser for her work on additional legislation impacting our members:

• HB 459 – strengthens supports for behavioral health services, helping providers deliver care more effectively to children and families.
• HB 470 – extends the registration deadline for alcohol and drug peer support specialists to January 1, 2027, providing trained peer specialists more time to become fully registered while ensuring access to high-quality recovery services and compliance with Medicaid requirements.
• HB 176 – updates regulations for mental health service providers, creating clearer guidelines for care delivery and supporting workforce stability.

03/31/2026

On the last day of National Social Work Month, we thank Representative Heavrin for delivering HB 424 for our members and social workers across Kentucky.