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As bad as we would like to highlight the best of East KY these conditions do exsist. How could we expect these kids to be prepared for life coming out of this situation? As East Kentuckians we must take care of our own and do more to help these kids. Every little thing we could do to help kids we know are in these situations the better off they will be, no matter how small we may think it is. There are some very special people in East KY who could help mentor these kids and maybe provide the difference they need. I challenge all East Kentuckians, as well as myself, who knows of a kid in this situation to step up and make a difference, no matter matter how small it is. No kid should have to grow up this way!

Good post, the kids in EKY are just as worthy as the kids in other parts of the state. They are also as smart and are just as capable of making something of themselves as other kids are. I was raised in EKY and know the issues that the kids face, but when we become adults, we should be accountable for our own actions and make our own future. There is financial aid if kids want to go to school, and there are jobs at fast food places and such for those who do not. I think kids make excuses way too much and play the victim role instead of being accountable for the decisions they make.