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
Some families for a combination of many reasons, struggle to provide for the basic safety, physical, emotional, educational, and nurturing needs of children. Boyd County increased 25% over previous years in the need for foster parents due to child neglect by parents. Early supportive education for parents facing particular challenges can play a critical role in preventing child abuse and neglect. This can enhance young children’s development, later school achievement, and life-long social competence. To reach local parents the Family and Consumer Science Agent in Boyd County taught a combination of adult and child activities to teach nurturing skills to families. 200 families were reached in this series of planned activities for youth and adult participants.
To view the entire Building Strong Families for Boyd County profile please click here.
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