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
Diabetes, overweight and obese adults and children, low household savings rates, and high household debt are increasing problems for society. To address these issues, "Small Steps to Health and Wealth," a series of eight weekly sessions, was offered by Trimble County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent. Topics included learning to monitor behavior, consumer protection, couponing, tasting new foods, and eating appropriate serving sizes. One month follow-up evaluations indicated that 65% of the participants tried new foods; 90% drink more water; 60% walk at least five days a week; 95% have become savvier shoppers. All said they were inspired and motivated to make small positive changes that made a difference.
To see the entire Building Strong Families county profile for Trimble county, please click the link.
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