Older but not always ready

December 2, 2008 | Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) Author: MERLENE DAVIS HERALD-LEADER COLUMNIST Section: CITY REGION 942 Words Earl Washington knows what it is like to be 18 and itching to be free of the constraints of the foster care system he called home for 10 years....

Ex-foster kids need holiday cheer, too

November 17, 2011 | Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) Author: Merlene Davis Herald-Leader columnist Section: City/Region 987 Words Ian Rosser is bright, funny and well on his way to a successful life. He has earned an associate’s degree from the Bluegrass Community...

A plea for children worthy of the season

December 9, 2012 | Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) Author: Merlene Davis Herald-Leader columnist Section: Main News 829 Words Pleas for help are greatly promoted this time of year, all worthy of any discretionary funds at your disposal. Each of us is more moved by a...