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So far Hannah McCarty has created 16 blog entries.

What Federal Changes in SNAP Means for Kentucky Kids and Families

This is part of Kentucky Youth Advocates’ series on the federal landscape and the impacts on Kentucky children and families.  It’s been a busy month in Washington as Congress works to finalize the federal budget for the next 10 years. Earlier this week, the U.S House Budget Committee narrowly advanced a budget reconciliation measure that will cut an estimated $300 million from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – the largest proposed reduction in program history.  The proposal [...]

By |2025-05-22T15:54:44-04:00May 22nd, 2025|Blog, Economic Security|
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Positive Childhood Experiences: Feeling supported by friends

Did you know that creating positive experiences in childhood can lay the groundwork for lifelong resilience and well-being? These experiences are known as Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs). PCEs highlight the nurturing moments, relationships, and environments that build a child’s inner strength and emotional health. In the Bloom Kentucky blog series, we explore how we can nurture these positive experiences to support children across the Commonwealth.  Today’s spotlight is on the PCE of feeling supported [...]

By |2025-04-02T12:01:15-04:00April 2nd, 2025|Blog, Bloom Kentucky|
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Countdown to the Together We Bloom Summit!

It’s hard to believe that we are just over a month away from the inaugural Together We Bloom Summit hosted by Bloom Kentucky on May 7, 2025 in Shelbyville, Kentucky!  This one-day event will bring together community leaders, policymakers, and advocates from across the Commonwealth to focus on cultivating positive childhood experiences through policy and systems change.  We’re thrilled to welcome an incredible lineup of speakers including:  Dr. Robert Sege, MD, PhD, FAAP, is a [...]

By |2025-03-26T17:18:30-04:00March 26th, 2025|Blog, Bloom Kentucky|
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Take Action for the Farm Bill During Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about hunger in the U.S. A key piece of federal legislation in combating hunger is the Farm Bill, which is set to expire at the end of the month.  The Farm Bill is a comprehensive piece of legislation that determines national agriculture, conservation, and nutrition policies. It encompasses vital programs ranging from crop insurance for farmers to food assistance for low-income families. This bill [...]

By |2024-09-24T16:08:05-04:00September 24th, 2024|Blog, Bloom Kentucky, Economic Security, Health|
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An Update on the Housing Crisis and Call to Action for Young People

In all 120 Kentucky counties, families are struggling to find affordable housing. In addition to being a frequently discussed topic in communities across the Commonwealth, the 2024 Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children policy agenda prioritized the development of an interim joint legislative task force to focus on the state’s housing crisis. We are pleased that the legislature established the Kentucky Housing Task Force to study and review the current and future policy needs to address [...]

By |2024-09-11T13:07:48-04:00September 11th, 2024|Blog, Bloom Kentucky, Child Welfare & Safety, Economic Security, Health|
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Energy Insecurity and the Impact on Families

If your electric bill seems higher than usual this summer, you’re not alone. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association projects that the average U.S electric bill for the 2024 summer months will be 8% higher than last year.  Households in Kentucky along with other Southeastern states are facing some of the highest electric bills in the country with the average household expected to spend around $774 on electricity from June through September.  As temperatures rise [...]

By |2024-08-14T14:44:30-04:00August 14th, 2024|Blog, Bloom Kentucky|
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