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
Increased unemployment and the rising cost of raising a family have forced some residents of Oldham County to reduce food budgets. The Family and Consumer Sciences Agent collaborated with the Share and Sample Extension Homemaker Club and LaGrange Presbyterian Church to provide monthly “angel food” box distribution to needy residents, some of whom are food-stamp recipients. A box is $30 but the value is doubled through bulk purchasing. The FCS Agent prepared samples of nutritious recipes with food in the box, and distributed money-saving ideas and tips for healthier living. More than 2,000 residents participated. Fifty percent reported using recipes and saving money on groceries, and many participate in other Extension classes.
To view the entire Building Strong Families Oldham county profile, please click the link.
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