National Youth Advocate Program Kentucky

04/06/2026

"Becoming a foster parent is one of the most meaningful decisions you'll ever make. It's also one that deserves careful, honest reflection. At the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), we believe in helping prospective foster parents think deeply about this commitment before taking the first step.

If you're considering foster care, these ten questions can help you determine whether now is the right time to begin your fostering journey."

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Becoming a foster parent is one of the most meaningful decisions you'll ever make. It's also one that deserves careful, honest reflection. At the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), we believe in helping prospective foster parents think deeply about this commitment before taking the first step.

04/05/2026

For all who are in observance on Easter, we wish you a day of peace and celebration.

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As I write it is Good Friday in the Christian calendar, the day of Christ’s arrest and death on the cross. It is a day […]

04/02/2026

In the midst of Passover, we recognize all who are in observance.

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Passover (Pesach) celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Our Passover megasite has tools, guides, insights, stories, inspiration—and just about everything you need to celebrate Passover. (But bring your own wine.)

04/02/2026

Autism Acceptance means listening, learning, and creating environments where autistic individuals are respected, supported, and empowered to thrive. Every person experiences the world differently, and those differences make our communities stronger.

Learn about amazing people: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/stories

04/02/2026

"...I questioned whether I was truly capable of parenting this many children and youth well. I felt like I was losing my sense of self and had no identity beyond constantly meeting everyone else’s needs."

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Make a plan for this summer beginning in March or April. Create space for meaningful memories, a healthy balance, and rest. And just as importantly, make sure you plan time for yourself.

04/01/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On April 2, the Day of Action, NYAP stands with survivors and commits to prevention, protection, and healing.

Sexual violence impacts people of all ages and genders. Women and girls experience sexual violence at alarming rates and are often targeted by people they know, including partners, family members, or trusted adults. Men and boys are also impacted far more than commonly acknowledged, yet many never disclose their experiences due to stigma, shame, or fear of not being believed.

Children are especially vulnerable to sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. Trafficking often involves manipulation, coercion, or abuse disguised as care or opportunity, making it difficult for children to recognize or escape harm. The effects of sexual violence can be lifelong, affecting physical health, mental wellness, and a survivor’s sense of safety and trust.

At NYAP, we help by providing trauma informed care, advocacy, and supportive services for children, youth, and families affected by abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. We work to PREVENT harm, strengthen protective environments, and ensure survivors are met with dignity, compassion, and support.

Learn more: nyap.org

If you know or suspect that a child is being sexually abused, help is available. You can contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD or 1-800-422-4453.
The hotline is available 24/7 and offers confidential support, resources, and guidance. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.

If you suspect human trafficking or sexual exploitation, you can contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP to 233733. Support is available 24/7 and calls are confidential.

03/31/2026

We appreciate the vital work of organizations like The Trevor Project, whose life‑saving crisis intervention, su***de prevention, and support services provide hope and help to LGBTQ+ youth nationwide.

Transgender people continue to face disproportionate levels of violence, discrimination, and stigma simply for existing. A climate of hostility has real and devastating consequences: research from The Trevor Project found that nearly half of transgender and nonbinary youth seriously considered su***de in the past year, a stark reflection of how isolation and rejection harm mental health. These outcomes are the result of environments that fail to offer safety, affirmation, and compassion. Support, visibility, and community care are proven to be protective and life‑saving.

Learn more about their work at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/.

The Trevor Project is a non-profit su***de prevention organization that provides 24/7 crisis support services, research, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ young people.

03/30/2026

Become a Foster Parent!
Request an info call: https://ow.ly/JikV50YAUzx

65% of siblings in the foster care system are separated. We commit to providing through training, 24/7 support, funds for care, and advocacy so you can help impact lives.

Learn more: nyap.org/fostercare
Request an info call: https://ow.ly/JikV50YAUzx
Email: becomeafosterparent@nyap.org
Call: 877-692-7226

Together, we can help young people heal and grow while remaining with their siblings.

03/27/2026

Every teen deserves someone who believes in them, even when life feels unfair.

Fostering a teenager is an act of hope. It’s choosing to stand steady while they figure out who they are and who they want to become.

Teens remember the adults who didn’t give up. You could be that person.

Learn more: nyap.org/foster

03/26/2026

Learn about our behavioral health and crisis services across the nation by visiting nyap.org/locations

03/25/2026

"The transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans was one of the gravest crimes in history. Millions of men, women and children were violently taken from their homes, denied their humanity, and forced to endure generations of exploitation. The racist ideologies that justified this crime became embedded in institutions and societies, shaping inequalities that continue today.

This year’s theme, Justice in Action, calls on the global community to confront this history with honesty and to acknowledge its enduring impact. Advancing dignity requires transforming the systems that perpetuate discrimination and ensuring that the rights of Afro‑descendant communities are protected and upheld."

Learn more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/transatlantic-slave-trade #:~:text=The%20International%20Day%20of%20Remembrance%20of%20the,between%20the%20fifteenth%20and%20late%20nineteenth%20centuries.

The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is to be commemorated on 25 March, when the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act was passed in the United Kingdom on 25 March 1807. From that day on, “all manner of dealing and reading in the purchase, sal...

03/25/2026

Social work changes lives every day. At National Youth Advocate Program, our social workers walk alongside children, families, and communities with compassion, advocacy, and an unwavering belief in potential. Whether supporting youth in foster care, strengthening families, or helping young people build independence, this work is rooted in dignity, connection, and hope.

We are proud of the social workers who show up, listen deeply, and help create lasting change. Your impact matters, and your work is seen. Thank you!

Learn more about how NYAP supports youth and families nationwide at nyap.org.