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

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Empowering Community Leaders in Boyd County

In collaboration with Ashland Independent School System, Ashland Human Rights Commission, the State Human Rights Committee, and the local Ministerial Association, the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program celebrated 100 years of civil rights, with over 200 people attending the event. State Representative Rocky Adkins was master of ceremonies; guest speakers included the State Human Rights Commissioner and a State Human Rights Board Member. Directors of United Way, Ashland Chamber of Commerce, and Ashland Community & Technical College attended. The Centennial highlights the focus of Boyd County Cooperative Extension efforts to promote educational opportunities for diverse audiences. Successful programs include Spanish and English language programs, housing, and a Cultural Diversity Fair.

To see the entire Building Strong Families county profile for Boyd county please click the link.

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