Scholar House of Central Appalachia opens in Pikeville

[theHandpuppet]

What a terrific program! Please watch the video interview with young mother Ashli Bryant as well. She's so brave... I wish her and her children all the best for a wonderful future.
For more on the Scholar House Program, which has several branches throughout Kentucky, please see: http://www.kyhousing.org/page.aspx?id=4209

http://www.wkyt.com/wymt/home/headlines/Scholar-House-of-Central-Appalachia-opens-in-Pikeville--258973641.html
Scholar House of Central Appalachia opens in Pikeville
May 12, 2014

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - After months of hard work and planning, a way to help single parents receive a college education became a reality in Downtown Pikeville.

Nestled in the middle of town, within walking distance of of both the University of Pikeville and Big Sandy Community and Technical College, the Scholar House of Central Appalachia provides a place for single parents and their children to not only live...but thrive.

Cathe Dykstra, President of Family Scholar House, Inc. says, "There are the housing and childcare components but then there is also the programming and that is the really important part of engaging families and giving them hope."

Providing a place to call home while they pursue a college degree. The program offers childcare, early childhood education classes, as well as guidance for parents on topics like finances and stress management.... MORE at above link.

[KT2000]

1. Fantastic idea

that should be repeated throughout this country.

[theHandpuppet]

2. I agree!

There should be a "Scholar House" in every community in this country. It is to our national shame this isn't so.

[libodem]

3. Awesome

Sounds like a model for the whole country.

[theHandpuppet]

4. Why aren't we, as a nation, doing this everywhere?

Do we lack the national will? Do we not value women and children? Or education? What is it? We certainly don't lack the funds. Hell, we have enough wealthy people in this country that if each one sponsored a "Scholar House" we could witness a sea change in this nation!

[libodem]

5. I have long thought

That at least a child care cooperative for women to watch each others kids while they go to school would be a major assistance to single mothers. Same for work.

Reminds me of a kibbutz. I love it!