Kentucky’s most vulnerable need more support, not less care

By: Doug Hoyt

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: June 29, 2026

Words: 636

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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In 1947, Wendell and Edith Foster were determined to support their daughter, Louise, and seven other children in Owensboro, all of whom had disabilities. This was not the norm, nor was it popular, but it was their mission. Seventy-nine years later, Wendell Foster remains a nonprofit with that same mission: empower people with disabilities. It is my privilege and honor to witness and participate in that empowerment every day.

At Wendell Foster, we like to …

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