EKB News

More than 42,000 Kentucky children are under state subsidized child-care. Governor Steve Beshear says, without child-care providers, many parents couldn't work, seek employment or receive education or training. To pay for training and other resources for child-care providers, Kentucky will receive $4 million in federal stimulus funds. Two million dollars will be used to pay for training that emphasizes education and development for infants and toddlers, while some will be used for distance-learning opportunities which make training more accessible to providers. In addition, the money will support a partnership with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky on the "Never Shake a Baby" initiative, purchase child booster seats, to be distributed by the Department of Public Health; and promote Stars for Kids.