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
The 2009 "Kids Count" data ranks Kentucky 41st in overall well-being of children. In 2000, Allen, Logan, Simpson Community Early Childhood Council was developed to provide improved parenting and childcare programming. Since 2001, the Council has acquired over $370,000 in grant funds that provide training and resources for childcare providers. 32 childcare providers participated in a three-hour professional development training using KET's Art to Heart curriculum. An evaluation completed by 94% of participants indicated: 100% found the handouts/written materials useful; 100% would apply what they learned to work or family life. 40% had "good" or "very good" knowledge of the subject matter prior, and 93% had "good" or "very good" knowledge after, a 53% increase.
To see the entire Building Strong Families county profile for Logan county, please click the link.
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