New website helps with ‘second chances in Kentucky

Website will help those with addiction

(Story Courtesy of Kentucky Today)

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced a new state website on Thursday that connects Kentuckians overcoming addiction or leaving incarceration to resources that can help them find a job, get an education and support their continued recovery.

The website was launched in conjunction with the nationally recognized Second Chance Month, which is dedicated to supporting those who have paid their debt to society and are returning to their communities to live productive lives.

“My faith teaches me that there are second chances in this life, and that we are all our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers,” Beshear said during his weekly press conference. “To help every Kentuckian reach their full potential, we must live out our faith and values and help those struggling. In Scripture, we are told, ‘So continue encouraging each other and building each other up, just like you are doing already.’ With the historic economic progress we’re seeing, we have a responsibility to make sure prosperity reaches every Kentuckian. No matter the struggle, we have resources to help folks get back on their feet and find a good job.”

The website, secondchance.ky.gov, also provides information on programs that help businesses hire and retain more second-change employees, including the Fair Chance Academy, Kentucky Transformational Employment program, Prison-to-Work Pipeline program and Jobs on Day One program.