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
Jessamine County Cooperative Extension Office provided a series of educational opportunities to families who deal with poverty and hunger on a daily basis, collaborating with Jessamine County School Family and Youth Service Centers and the local Drug Court Program for Speedy, Healthy and On the Go. This two-month series helped families plan low-cost, nutritious meals in order to maximize the nutritional value of their diets. This program, with 85% attendance, brought together local school system leaders and local and state-elected officials to combat hunger in the community. Additionally, after four years, Jessamine County instituted a summer feeding program, and in one week alone, served a free lunch to over 275 children.
To view the entire Building Strong Families Jessamine county profile, please click the link.
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