CALDWELL COUNTY

Land Area: 347 miles
County Seat: Princeton
Population 1990: 13,232
Estimated Population 1994: 13,140
Population by Age (0-4): 805
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 13,066
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: $13,989
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 7.5%
Unemployment: 489
Race/Persons Under Five:
White 723
Black 75
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 6
Asian & Pacific Islander 0
Spanish Origin (any race) 2

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Literacy:
GED: 2 (1 incomplete/1 complete)
# Families (1990 Census): 649
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 252
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 19.9

CHRISTIAN COUNTY

Land Area: 721 miles <> County Seat: Hopkinsville
Population 1990: 68,941
Estimated Population 1994: 66,846
Population by Age (0-4): 5926
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 69,624
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: 13,371
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 5.1%
Unemployment: 1,194
Race/Persons Under Five:
White 3,836
Black 1,765
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 28
Asian & Pacific Islander 101
Spanish Origin (any race) 534

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Day Care Facilities:
Literacy:
GED: 17
LIT: 1
Voc: 3
Col: 22
Active: 53
# Families (1990 Census): 2,404
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 1,193
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 18.1%

CHRISTIAN COUNTY NEEDS FROM FSW AND PC SURVEYS:

Homeless: Food, Medical, Clothing, Shelter needs.
Child Care: More day care for low income.
Community Resources: Sanctuary

CRITTENDEN COUNTY

Land Area: 362 miles
County Seat: Marion
Population 1990: 9,196
Estimated Population 1994: 9,407
Population by Age (0-4): 574
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 9,266
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: 12,774
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 7.5%
Unemployment: 306
Race/Persons Under Five:
White 568
Black 6
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 0
Asian & Pacific Islander 0
Spanish Origin (any race) 2

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Day Care Facilities:
Literacy:
GED: 0
LIT: 0
VOC: 0
COL: 5
Active: 5
# Families (1990 Census): 385
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 116
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 18.7%

CRITTENDEN COUNTY NEEDS FROM FSW AND PC SURVEYS:

Head Start Transportation needed.
Strength: Interagency Groups and Board

DAVIESS COUNTY

Land Area: 462 miles
County Seat: Owensboro
Population 1990: 87,189
Estimated Population 1994: 90.138
Population by Age (0-4): 6,373
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 86,596
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: 16,736
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 6.3
Unemployment: 2,863
Race/Persons Under Five:
White 5,961
Black 357
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 7
Asian & Pacific Islander 32
Spanish Origin (any race) 46

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Day Care Facilities:
Literacy:
GED: 15
LIT: 1
VOC: 10
COL: 42
Active:68
# Families (1990 Census): 2,993
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 1,336
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 15.4

DAVIESS COUNTY NEEDS FROM FSW AND PC SURVEYS:

Homeless: Clothing
Geographic Location: Pembrooke, PG Walker, Harry Smith
Child Care: More affordable day care needed.
Language: Spanish, Clothes, School Supplies
Prevention GED, Driver Education for adults
Inadequate Housing
Workshops with child care so parents can educate themselves
West End Day Care only place that serves low income children.
Day Cares want payment in advance.
More Day Care like Rolling Heights
Community Resources: Health Dept @ Foust, People don't know where or how to get help.
Migrant Family Resources thru Daviess Co Schools -- Strength
HELP Office -- Strength
Parent Focus groups such as Free to Grow
More people needed to translate Spanish
Mothers educated on Infant Stim
Help Office needs extended hours
Marriage & Family counseling to families without Medical Cards
Section 8 vouchers not readily accepted
More Health care for families without insurance
Affordable dental care for adults without a Medical Card
Child Care for GED or College
West Louisville & Hwy 81 -- Geographical Location
1600 W 2nd - 2100 W 2nd, and 300 Crabtree to W 7th St
Hwy 60 East and Hwy 54 -- East & West Ends of County need Services
Extended School, Day Care Wrap Around
Transportation to existing Day Care centers
Child Care services in late morning so parents can attend GED at M.Mitchell
Harry Smith needs child care.
Recommendation: Meet with other Social Services agency staff.
Strengths: Numerous resources are available.
FRC and Staff
Health Dept. School Satellite Programs
Strengths: Social Services Collaboration
Green River District Health Dept
Social Service Directory
Crisis Line
Close Bus Routes

HANCOCK COUNTY

Land Area: 188
County Seat: Hawesville
Population 1990: 7,864
Estimated Population 1994: 8,121
Population by Age (0-4): 567
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 7,928
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: 17,773
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 8.4
Unemployment: 290
Race/Persons Under Five:
White 557
Black 6
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 1
Asian & Pacific Islander 1
Spanish Origin (any race) 0

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Day Care Facilities:
Literacy:
GED: 1
LIT: 0
VOC: 2
COL: 2
Active:4
# Families (1990 Census): 322
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 97
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 16.8%

HANCOCK COUNTY NEEDS FROM FSW AND PC SURVEYS:

Literacy Needs.
Lack of Resources
Family Resource Center, Health Dept & School System--Strengths
School System Transportation--Strengths

HENDERSON COUNTY

Land Area: 440 miles
County Seat: Henderson
Population 1990: 43,044
Estimated Population 1994: 44,210
Population by Age (0-4): 2,955
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 43,746
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: 17,021
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 5.5
Unemployment: 1245
Race/Persons Under Five:
White 2,668
Black 273
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 6
Asian & Pacific Islander 6
Spanish Origin (any race) 17

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Day Care Facilities:
Literacy:
GED: 12
LIT: 0
VOC: 3
COL: 17
ACtive: 32
# Families (1990 Census): 1528
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 716
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 14.6

HENDERSON COUNTY NEEDS FROM FSW AND PC SURVEYS:

parenting classes & parent support groups needed
Social Services not consistent in follow-up and resistent in cooperation
Wrap Around needed that includes preschoolers
Affordable child care for low income families
Respite for parents with disabled children
Parent education for WIC recipients
School, Churches, Outreach, Y, Red Cross, Life Skills Programs, Career Development Center, Community Resources--Strengths

HOPKINS COUNTY

Land Area: 550 miles
County Seat: Madisonville
Population 1990: 46,126
Estimated Population 1994: 46,307
Population by Age (0-4): 3,102
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 45,650
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: 16,798
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 7.5
Unemployment: 1545
Race/Persons Under Five:
White 2,777
Black 288
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 4
Asian & Pacific Islander 28
Spanish Origin (any race) 17

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Day Care Facilities:
Literacy:
GED: 8
LIT: 1
VOC: 4
COL: 11
Active: 24
# Families (1990 Census): 1998
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 841
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 17.2

HOPKINS COUNTY NEEDS FROM FSW AND PC SURVEYS:

Geographic Location: Some people are not aware of Head Start
Area Churches have child care, but that's about it
Santa's Helpers-Community Resources
Strength-Small Community, Most people aware of problems, Welcome Home program
No Public transportation
No Spouse Abuse Refuge
No available aid geared toward the male homeless population
No respite program to families with special needs children
Advocate for literacy programs available in the community
Families that do not qualify for medical card but do not have enough income for health insurance.
Need more affordable after school programs
YMCA is a costly program
Need a variation in hours at Health Dept, more staff needed at DSS.
Strengths: Rich in agencies, community college, technology school, regional medical center, sports rehab center, cancer center.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY

Land Area: 316
County Seat: Smithland
Population 1990: 9,062
Estimated Population 1994: 9,255
Population by Age (0-4): 515
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 8,945
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: 15,674
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 8.0
Unemployment: 372
Race/Persons Under Five:
White 513
Black 1
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 0
Asian & Pacific Islander 1
Spanish Origin (any race) 2

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Day Care Facilities:
Literacy:
GED: 2
LIT: 0
VOC: 2
COL: 3
Active 7
# Families (1990 Census): 339
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 83
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 15.5

LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEEDS FROM FSW AND PC SURVEYS:

Adult Education: Help with child care
PACS is losing funding
No public housing
No Family Resource Center
Community Gathering Building needed

LYON COUNTY

Land Area: 215 miles
County Seat: Eddyville
Population 1990: 6,624
Estimated Population 1994: 7,570
Population by Age (0-4): 260
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 6,662
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: 12,145
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 6.7
Unemployment: 191
Race/Persons Under Five:
White 248
Black 11
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 0
Asian & Pacific Islander 1
Spanish Origin (any race) 1

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Day Care Facilities:
Literacy:
GED: 2
LIT: 0
VOC: 1
COL: 1
ACtive: 4
# Families (1990 Census): 165
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 54
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 14.3

LYON COUNTY NEEDS FROM FSW AND PC SURVEYS:

No homeless shelters.
No social services provided in county and no transportation provided.
Make families aware of services and how to access them.
No Public Transportation
Day Care charges same for full and part time
No Day Care after 6:00 p.m.
No before or after school care
Funding for wrap around needed
More family day care needed
Strengths: FRC, Health Dept, DSS, Empty Stocking, HOPE

McLEAN COUNTY

Land Area: 254 miles
County Seat: Calhoun
Population 1990: 9,628
Estimated Population 1994: 9,674
Population by Age (0-4): 588
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 9,328
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: 13,913
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 12.0
Unemployment: 524
Race/Persons Under Five:
White 585
Black 0
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 1
Asian & Pacific Islander 0
Spanish Origin (any race) 1

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Day Care Facilities:
Literacy:
GED: 1
LIT: 0
VOC: 2
COL: 4
Active: 7
# Families (1990 Census): 451
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 134
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 19.2

McLEAN COUNTY NEEDS FROM FSW AND PC SURVEYS:

No homeless shelter
Day care needs to be more spread out thru county and more affordable
Wonderful SS office and worker, JTPA, 3 head start centers

MUHLENBERG COUNTY

Land Area: 474 miles
County Seat: Greenville
Population 1990: 31,318
Estimated Population 1994: 31,064
Population by Age (0-4): 1912
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 30,732
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: 13,719
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 9.6
Unemployment: 1153
Race/Persons Under Five:
White 1,835
Black 76
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 0
Asian & Pacific Islander 1
Spanish Origin (any race) 4

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Day Care Facilities:
Literacy:
GED: 3
LIT: 0
VOC: 1
COL: 11
Active: 15
# Families (1990 Census): 1558
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 488
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 20.7

MUHLENBERG COUNTY NEEDS FROM FSW AND PC SURVEYS:

Homeless: Couples living with parents.
Jade Manor, Glenbrooke Apts-Geo
Child Care: Late night child Care needed
No waiting list at most day cares
Program at hospital needed for new mothers
Low income-clothes and transportation
No Homeless shelter
PACS does not work well with head start
Substandard Housing
no public transportation
DSS & Health Dept need to be more cooperative
No spouse abuse center
Need dentist or pediadontist
After school care for all centers except Longest
Saturday & Sunday day care for prison
More wrap around needed
WX not using full potential
Strengths: FRC & School System
New Community College, housing improving, Board of Ed, Police & Fire
Geographic Location: Lake Malone and Rosewood area needs Head Start Services.

OHIO COUNTY

Land Area: 593 miles
County Seat: Hartford
Population 1990: 21,105
Estimated Population 1994: 21,492
Population by Age (0-4): 1416
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 20,747
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: 12,678
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 9.5
Unemployment: 856
Race/Persons Under Five:
White 1,408
Black 6
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 1
Asian & Pacific Islander 1
Spanish Origin (any race) 5

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Day Care Facilities:
Literacy:
GED: 7
LIT: 0
VOC: 2
COL: 7
Active 16
# Families (1990 Census): 1265
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 318
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 23.6

OHIO COUNTY NEEDS FROM FSW AND PC SURVEYS:

Community Resources not in Guide: FRC
Middle Income families not being served.
Closer relationships with other agencies.
Wrap Around losing funding in 1995-96
People are supportive in generous, good relationships with businesses & school

TODD COUNTY

Land Area: 376 miles
County Seat: Elkton
Population 1990: 10,940
Estimated Population 1994: 11,258
Population by Age (0-4): 752
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 10,656
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: 14,645
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 5.2
Unemployment: 280
Race/Persons Under Five:
White 658
Black 92
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 0
Asian & Pacific Islander 0
Spanish Origin (any race) 7

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Day Care Facilities:
Literacy:
GED: 3
LIT: 0
VOC: 1
COL: 1
Active 5
# Families (1990 Census): 469
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 139
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 18.8
TODD COUNTY NEEDS FROM FSW AND PC SURVEY:

TRIGG COUNTY

Land Area: 443 miles
County Seat: Cadiz
Population 1990: 10,361
Estimated Population 1994: 11,195
Population by Age (0-4): 596
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 11,035
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: 14,275
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 6.1
Unemployment: 343
Race/Persons Under Five:
White 488
Black 100
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 0
Asian & Pacific Islander 4
Spanish Origin (any race) 5

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Day Care Facilities:
Literacy:
GED: 2
LIT: 0
VOC: 1
COL: 6
Active: 9
# Families (1990 Census): 466
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 333
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 18.0

TRIGG COUNTY NEEDS FROM FSW AND PC SURVEY:

Day funds unavailable.
Strengths are Christian Based families
Behavior disorders in substance abuse families
Homeless: Families come off the interstate, migrant workers
Health Needs of families not qualifying for other programs not being met.
Affordable & Flexible child care for third shifts
Strengths--people work together as a team
People know each other & help each other

UNION COUNTY

Land Area: 345 miles
County Seat: Morganfield
Population 1990: 16,557
Estimated Population 1994: 16,469
Population by Age (0-4): 991
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 15,945
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: 16,877
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 8.3
Unemployment: 568
Race/Persons Under Five:
White 881
Black 108
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut 0
Asian & Pacific Islander 0
Spanish Origin (any race) 8

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Day Care Facilities:
Literacy:
GED: 11
LIT: 2
VOC: 7
COL: 8
Active: 28
# Families (1990 Census): 505
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 260
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 22.1

UNION COUNTY NEEDS FROM FSW AND PC SURVEYS:

Many homes are two family homes.
Financial Assistance for medical bills needed
Not enough homes/apts for low income families
Public Transportation needed
Literacy: 1/2 parents need GED
Inadequate & unaffordable child care for GED participants
Wrap Around child care for second shift/ Swing shift
Prorated child care
Utilize Job Corp center for training for parents
Utilize AFDC mothers as child care providers
1/2 head start, 1/2 day day care
Strengths: willingness to help others, concern for others, ability to adjust to any situation and deal with it. Community support, Habitat and Clothe a Kid

WEBSTER COUNTY

Land Area: 334 miles
County Seat: Dixon
Population 1990: 13,955
Estimated Population 1994: 13,545
Population by Age (0-4): 863
Population Projection July 1995 (Baseline): 13,335
Personal Income Per Capita 1992: 17,152
Labor Force 1993:
Rate of Unemployment: 8.2
Unemployment: 474
Race/Persons Under Five:
White
Black
American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut
Asian & Pacific Islander
Spanish Origin (any race)

AFDC 3's & 4's:
Day Care Facilities:
Literacy:
GED: 5
LIT: 1
VOC: 3
COL: 4
Active: 13
# Families (1990 Census): 527
# Female Householder Families (1990 Census): 140
Rate of Poverty (1990 Census): 16.5

WEBSTER COUNTY NEEDS FROM FSW AND PC SURVEY:

No child care in Providence
No activities after school or in summer for children
Strength: Health Dept at local schools, WIC
Literacy tutors.
A lot of income eligible children could be served
1/2 parents need GED
No public transportation
Train staff to teach GED
Com. Res: Lack of contact, don't try to help families better themselves
After School care, wrap around, day care needed
Free child care facility at night
Time for parents going back to school
Health Dept needs to provide transportation
Need to serve more 3's