"Spotlight Series": Pike County

Our continuing "Spotlight Series": Pike County

Cooperative Extension Service provides a range of educational programming and activities to support the well-being of Kentuckians. One good example is in Pike County where the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Council identified the need for increased educational efforts extended to grandparent raising grandchildren. A support group has been formed, and participating grandparents reported being more equipped with knowledge to meet the responsibilities of parenting for a second time. One grandparent shared she was struggling with depression prior to her involvement in the support group and was spending all of her time at home. This grandmother has attended several events with the group and has reported finding positive ways to cope with stress. As a result, the grandchild will benefit from the positive outlook and interaction with the grandparent.

For more information about the needs of families in Pike County and how UK Cooperative Extension is providing services, please click here to see the full Pike County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Profile.