.@DavidMeadeKY emphasizes the bipartisan work of #kyga18 to pass HB 1. It will ensure every KY kid has a safe, permanent, loving home either with relative caregivers, foster parents, adoptive family, or back with their parents. #blueprintky

Cynthia shares how she missed out on employment because she did not have a copy of her birth certificate as a youth in foster care. Now, with HB 1, youth will have more opportunities because they can access necessary documents. #kyga18 #blueprintky

Good article on an issue Kentucky has been dealing with that contributes to the high rate of children who have had a parent incarcerated. x.com/tppf/status/10…

.Tara GrieshopGoodwin presenting at KY CASA Network state conference today--KY holds 2nd highest rate of incarceration of women, which often means children are entering kinship or foster care. #SharedSentence

Looking forward to this discussion at UofL on criminal justice reform with an impressive bipartisan group of panelists. #ULCJRPowerUp

So grateful to @SadiqaReynolds and her truth this evening: “Let’s be careful patting ourselves on the back. It’s great to work across the aisle, and I’m glad we’re making progress. But we have so far to go. So let’s celebrate tonight, and then let’s get back to work.”

Former US Atty General Mukasey discussing his support for criminal justice reform - its a net of all the cases he had. Talked about recognition that current practices aren’t improving the situation.

Former US Atty Brett Tolman highlighted importance of treatment and services for inmates: 95% of defendants are released. Do we want them to get out without treatment?

Former Congressman Chaffetz shared the bipartisan support for justice reform he saw in Congress. Many reasons people support - the cost of prison, compassion, victims’ rights, and doing what works before someone leaves prison. #UL4CJR

Great to hear Sadiqa Reynolds highlights need for Kentucky to look at changes in youth justice system too and the incarceration of children.

Hearing about important work going on with St. Elizabeth in NKY at IJC on Health & Welfare. Baby Steps is helping pregnant women address substance use disorder and support recovery after the baby is born. St. Elizabeth

TKS @DavidMeadeKY for your work to improve outcomes of kids in child welfare system w/ HB 1. Encouraging to see signs of progress and hear opportunities to build on re: prevention, supporting youth aging out of foster care, and helping kinship caregivers. bit.ly/2yJZFJm

Fan voting is now open for the 2018 Dodd Trophy 🏆 Retweet to cast your vote for Brian Kelly as the Dodd Trophy Coach of the Year.

Dr. Scott Weaver says e-cigarettes are marketed with flavors that appeal to kids, and flavors are a major reason people use these products. Smoke Free Tomorrow Foundation for a Healthy KY

A simple but profound question from the presentation on KY PBIS at the School Safety Working Group mtg. Director Jo Craven said kids from 5 to 15 still need to be taught behavior expectations. #blueprintky

Appreciate ALL of @senatemajldr’s leadership this week on justice issues! #JJDPAmatters #FirstStepAct

HB 1 is signed! Thank you @DavidMeadeKY @RepJoniJenkins Whitney Westerfield for championing these improvements for children and families! #blueprintky x.com/govmattbevin/s…

Lovely tribute to Chair Addia Kathryn Wuchner given on the House floor by Rep. Fischer. Thank you for ALL you've done for children and families during your time in the legislature!! 👏👏👏

JUST IN: A new Vera poll shows that a 67% majority of polled Americans agree that “building more jails and prisons to keep more people in jail does not reduce crime,” including 61% of rural Americans: bit.ly/2qKjzk1