Welcome to Kentucky Family Policy
This blog is dedicated to examining issues facing the Commonwealth of Kentucky and providing a nonpartisan, family perspective on public policy making. We hope to provide a forum for Kentuckians to review and discuss current legislative actions and the issues such actions are attempting to address. The opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Kentucky, its affiliates, or its representatives.
What the authors of this blog will contribute:
1) Summarize current state, national, and international research related to topics relevant to current legilative actions.
2) Describe Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service programs and activities currently addressing issues related to legilative actions in the various counties.
3) Provide expert commentaries via podcasts and videocasts on issues relevant to current legilative actions.
Please see "Priority Bills" section on the right for a short list of the most current legislative actions relevant to the family focus of this blog
In order to instill good healthy living habits, children need to learn early in life about the importance of eating healthy foods. 54 children participated in Bracken County’s LEAP (Literacy, Eating, Activity, for Pre-School Children) Programs. The LEAP Curriculum was taught with the help of the teachers and extension staff. Nine books were read and lessons were given every 2 weeks for 5 months. A newsletter went home with each student after the lesson. Students learned healthy snacks to eat, the importance of physical activity, food safety, and eating more fruits and vegetables. As a result of this program 90% of the children tried a food they had never tried before and 85% could name the food groups on the food pyramid.
To view the entire Building Strong Families for Bracken County profile please click here.
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