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12May 2020

COVID-19 and Kentucky Kids: The Impact on Youth In and Transitioning Out of Foster Care

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Terry Brooks is joined via phone by Nikki Thornton, Director of Program Operations at True Up, and Tia Humphrey, a member of the Voices of the Commonwealth. They discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting young people in or transitioning out of foster care and the supports they need [...]

07May 2020

COVID-19 and Kentucky Kids: The Impact on Foster Care

By |May 7th, 2020|Tags: |

Terry Brooks is joined via phone by Abby Drane, President & CEO of Seven Counties Services and Bellewood & Brooklawn, and Dale Suttles, president of Sunrise Children’s Services. They discuss how their organizations have adjusted to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic and ways they are helping the youth [...]

05May 2020

COVID-19 and Kentucky Kids: The Impact on the DCBS Workforce

By |May 5th, 2020|Tags: |

Terry Brooks is joined via phone by Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) Deputy Commissioner Elizabeth Caywood and Dr. Jay Miller, Dean of the UK College of Social Work. They discuss the priorities of DCBS during the pandemic, the importance of self-care and wellness of those in the [...]

30Apr 2020

Senator Gerald Neal

By |April 30th, 2020|

Terry Brooks is joined via phone by Senator Gerald Neal to reflect on the 2020 legislative session, areas in which Kentucky must continue work for kids, and what to look forward to as the Commonwealth begins COVID-19 recovery efforts. Listen to Terry Brooks' reflections on the final state budget [...]

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