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It Starts With Us
| 2037 - Nurturing Families (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2037.1) | 98 |
Number of individuals (parents or caregivers) reporting improved personal skills (such as increased personal strengths, interpersonal communication and life skills to strengthen families) |
| 2037.2) | 86 |
Number of individuals demonstrating nurturing attitudes and behaviors by caring for the health and well-being of individuals throughout the lifespan. |
| 2037.3) | 30 |
Number of individuals reporting behaviors that foster the optimal development of children and youth |
| 2037.4) | 86 |
Number of parents and/or caregivers who practice one or more parental leadership skills (such as parental empathy, proper ways of establishing family rules, and concrete support their child to develop a sense of positive self-worth) |
| 2037.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals actively engaged in collaborations and programs that build community capacity to nurture families |
Author: Kate Thompson
Major Program: Nurturing Families (general)
In Northern Kentucky, only 53% of students were kindergarten ready (Kentucky Center for Statistics, 2019). Kindergarten Readiness means the child is academically, socially, and emotionally ready to start school. Another important focus for children to be ready for school is having healthy relationships and strong families. According to the University of Kentucky’s publication, “Family Vitality: Characteristics of Strong Families,” relationships that include good communic
