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
Living on a budget has become very real to Henderson County residents who are coping with high unemployment and tough economic times. Food purchases, a major expense in a family budget, can be reduced through planning and using coupons. To teach wise food shopping a couponing class was offered by the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent. Eighty-six participants attended five classes, with many of them reporting spending over $200 a week on groceries. The goal of this program was to cut monthly grocery bills by 25% per month. As a result, participants started a club that meets monthly to exchange coupons and share buying information. Members say they are saving $50-$100 on each grocery trip.
To view the entire Building Strong Families Henderson county profile, please click the link.
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