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
Oldham County is considered one of the healthiest counties in Kentucky, but obesity in children and adults is increasing. Because of that rise, the Oldham County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent collaborated with the health department and community partners to provide classes and information on healthy eating and cooking. "Kids Cooking Camp" was a popular series; with 25 students attending a weeklong summer class in which they planned and prepared healthy meals. Food safety, serving sizes, cooking terms, and proper use of equipment were demonstrated and practiced. The series also addressed the importance of physical activity. Other weight-control programs offered included "Small Steps to Health and Wealth," "Taking Control of Your Diabetes," and "Happy, Healthy Seniors."
To see the entire Building Striong Families county profile for Oldham county, please click the link.
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