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More grandparents in Kentucky dusting off parenting skills to rear next generation

Today’s Daily Journal ran a great AP story by Bruce Schreiner on the Census’ findings that more Kentucky grandparents are raising their grandchildren. The percent of children living in households headed by their grandparents jumped from 5.8 percent to 8.5 percent between 2000 and 2010. That dramatic kind of shift raises many potential policy implications. As Amy Swann, Policy Analyst for Kentucky Youth Advocates, says in the story, it is preferable to have grandparents or [...]

By admin|2011-07-21T10:41:08-04:00July 21st, 2011|Blog, Child Welfare & Safety|

Kentucky Tonight Reflection: Children and the Debt Ceiling Debate

My head is spinning after spending an hour yesterday evening on Kentucky Tonight, discussing the federal debt ceiling with three other panelists. As usual, host Bill Goodman did his job masterfully, orchestrating discussions around tough topics in a low-keyed, thoughtful and open manner. (I wish we had more Bill Goodmans on the Sunday news shows and the nightly cable talk shows. Maybe thoughtfulness would replace rhetorical ideology!) None of the conversation really surprised me. Sadly, [...]

By Terry Brooks|2011-07-19T10:44:54-04:00July 19th, 2011|Blog, Economic Security, Education, Health, Youth Justice|

Start Your Engines

If only Kentucky’s children and families could invent a massive traffic jam on a Kentucky interstate! Apparently, interstate messes are the best means to kick Frankfort into high gear. While I was not headed to Sparta, I do understand the frustration of sitting for hours in traffic, especially for those who never even got to see the checkered flag drop. BUT I must admit to being green with envy to see the fire and brimstone [...]

By Terry Brooks|2011-07-14T10:46:16-04:00July 14th, 2011|Blog, Economic Security|

Statement by Terry Brooks, Executive Director of Kentucky Youth Advocates on House Banking & Insurance Committee’s Failure to Pass HB 182

“HB 182 sponsored by Representative Darryl Owens failed to pass the House Banking and Insurance Committee today. The bill would have capped the effective interest on payday loans at 36%. While we respect the votes of the members of the House Banking and Insurance Committee, we think the committee neglected their responsibility to protect Kentucky's most vulnerable citizens. Representative Johnny Bell's bill in the 2009 General Assembly to institute a database has been a strong [...]

By Terry Brooks|2011-02-16T17:15:32-05:00February 16th, 2011|Blog, Economic Security|