Nurturing Families

Kentucky "Kids County" data ranks Kentucky 41st nationally in overall well-being of children. The Fulton County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and Four River Counties Community Early Childhood Council collaborated to fund multiple projects to reach local families. The ABC Fall Festival provided families with assessments, educational materials, and developmental screening for ages five and under reaching 129 individuals, 53 families, and 52 volunteers. Parent Involvement Week impacted over 500 families; child care centers received 10 stipends for first aid and CPR training and were awarded $9,000 grants to increase quality age-appropriate materials. Building Strong Families for School Success child care training was received by 20 participants. The council is viewed as a valuable resource for improving well-being of local children.

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