Since its inception in 2000, Kentucky Child Now (KCN) has emerged as a national leader in the work to guarantee that each and every one of our youth experience the five fundamental resources they need to succeed in life: 1) caring adults; 2) safe places; 3) a healthy start; 4) marketable skills; and 5) opportunities to serve...the Five Promises! Research shows that providing youth with the Five Promises not only promotes positive behaviors, but also prevents negative behaviors.
As the state affiliate and lead agency for Colin Powell"s America’s Promise (www.americas promise.org), Kentucky Child Now is working proactively on statewide and grassroots levels to ensure that young people are engaged and fully prepared for adulthood. Every aspect of our work aligns with the Five Promises and addresses the need to engage young people as resources and leaders.
Whether advocating for important policies that define the culture within which our children grow, building strategic partnerships, or setting powerful goals and benchmarks to quantify results, Kentucky Child Now is dedicated to the health and success of Kentucky"s children and youth.
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"KCN!’s proven approach of building a positive culture that prevents problems from developing is one of the key reasons why I am proud to support their efforts."
Senator Katie Stine
"The KCN! Mental Health Initiative represents a new, comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating mental illness in children."
Dr. Rob Revelette MD, FAAP President, KY Pediatric Society
"KCN!’s commitment to keep the Five Promises to its young citizens has made your state one of the bright lights in helping achieve this crucial mission."
Marguerite W. Kondracke President, America’s Promise