Jasmine Demers
Investigative ReporterJasmine Demers works on LPM's Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting team covering youth and social services. She is a corps member with Report For America, a national service program that places journalists into local newsrooms.
Jasmine worked previously for the Arizona Daily Star. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Arizona School of Journalism, where she was editor-in-chief of the student-run Daily Wildcat.
Email Jasmine at jdemers@lpm.org.
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With no system in place to track youth who age out of foster care and a slew of obstacles exacerbated by the pandemic, local advocates are concerned that many vulnerable youth will continue to be left without crucial relief. -
The proposed bills cover a range of youth-related issues, including abortion, mental health for LGBTQ minors, corporal punishment and child abuse.
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Most Ky. children who die or nearly die from abuse or neglect are under 3. They’re disproportionately Black. And more than 70% were part of a family that had been assessed or investigated by the state.
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Most Ky. children who die or nearly die from abuse or neglect are under 3. They’re disproportionately Black. And more than 70% were part of a family that had been assessed or investigated by the state.
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Western Kentucky is “overflowing” with donations and supplies from community members, and they ask that people consider monetary donations instead.
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Communities are scrambling to assess the damage after one of the worst tornado events in state history swept across western Kentucky on Dec. 11.The state…
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Western Kentucky residents impacted by the tornadoes can apply now for federal disaster assistance. But the process for obtaining relief from FEMA isn't automatic — or available to everyone for every loss.
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In just four days, the state has raised nearly $10 million for tornado relief efforts with more donations rolling in. Now toy drives are popping up to collect gifts for children impacted by the storm.
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The funds will go toward funeral expenses for families first, and the remainder will be used for rebuilding.
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The decision comes amid a growing exodus of employees, creating unmanageable caseloads for the social workers who serve the state’s most vulnerable children and families.
