See the story of Norma in this video interview by the Courier Journal. http://www.courier-journal.com/videos/news/local/2016/02/25/80918952/ … [Read more...] about Norma Hatfield, Elizabethtown, KY
Katie, 16, Berea, KY
At the 12th annual Children’s Advocacy Day rally on January 14th, Katie Okumu, a junior at Berea Community High School and a GEAR UP student, shared her story with over 900 advocates in the Capitol Rotunda. Read her story or watch her speech on YouTube. We are all here today because there are issues in our communities that affect us as young people. I want to start … [Read more...] about Katie, 16, Berea, KY
Grandparents from Jefferson County, KY
Grandparents from Jefferson County recently reached out to share the recent struggle they dealt with as one of their grandchildren transitions from high school to college and figures out the process of obtaining financial aid. “Our daughter is bi polar and self-medicates, so she is a drug addict and in and out of jail or prison. We received the first two … [Read more...] about Grandparents from Jefferson County, KY
Kim Guffy of Logan County, KY
"In August 2014, I accepted temporary custody of my 16-month-old grandson. A month later, I accepted temporary custody of my newborn granddaughter. My life has been a whirlwind ever since. The children were removed from their mother's care due to neglect and drug use. My son is unable to care for them due to emotional and other issues. While I am a young grandmother … [Read more...] about Kim Guffy of Logan County, KY