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
With the current economy, many people need to make their money go further. Job loss and unemployment are concerns for many Caldwell County families, and creating a budget can help lessen those worries through use of careful planning. The 4-H Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, local financial institutions, and Family Resource Center presented “Dollars and Sense” to encourage greater dialogue about personal finances. This program gave low-income individuals the opportunity to ask financial representatives about their money, learn basic budgeting skills, how to be a savvy shopper, and how to keep a checkbook. Ninety-six percent of participants reported their knowledge of money management had increased after completing the program.
To see the entire Building Strong Families county profile for Caldwell county please click the link.
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