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 address poor literacy rates in Breathitt County an Extension Homemaker Leader training entitled "Feeding Hungry Young Minds Through Storybook Adventures" was taught in 8 counties and reached 61 leaders. Those attending learned the importance of early literacy activities, listened to several examples of children’s literature, and had a hands-on experience with children’s activities that partnered with the books. Evaluations showed 86% planned to encourage parents and grandparents to read to young children. In addition, the LEAP (Literacy, Eating, Activity for Primary) program was used with 10 preschool classrooms for a total of 220 students. This program combines reading with food tasting activities.
To view the entire Building Strong Families for Breathitt County profile please click here.
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