Search Results
County Resources
988 Lifeline
Resource Category: Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health, Statewide Resources
988 is phone number that anyone can call if they need access to suicide prevention, mental health counselors, and substance abuse counselors.
Contact
Phone: 988
https://988.ky.gov/
Adoption Resource Program
Resource Category: Support Groups
The Adoption Resource Program provides a support group for all foster and adoptive parents whether they are private, state or relative placements/adoptions.
Contact
Family Enrichment Center
1133 Adams Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-6714 x 102
info@familyenrichmentcenter.com
https://www.familyenrichmentcenter.com/arp
Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK)
Resource Category: Statewide Resources, Support Groups
ASK provides over 40 virtual support group meetings each month to kinship foster parents.
Contact
(888) 44-ASKKY
ask@uky.edu
https://socialwork.uky.edu/centers-labs/training-resource-center/adoption-support-for-kentucky/
All in the Family
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Mary Jo Dendy
Sandersville/Meadowthorpe Family Resource Center
3025 Sandersville Rd.
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3511
maryjo.dendy@fayette.kyschools.us
Alternative Parents Action Council (APAC)
Resource Category: Support Groups
APAC is a group for individuals that are raising grandchildren, nieces, nephews or cousins.
Contact
Anne Polston
(606) 787-2768
alternativeparentsgroup@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Alternative-Parents-Action-Council-1054070571420705/
Amachi Central Kentucky
Resource Category: Peer Support/Mentorship Programs
Amachi Central Kentucky is a mentoring program that seeks to pair caring, positive adults with youth who have one or both parents in state or federal prison or are affected by incarceration in some way.
Contact
(859) 277-3087
info@lexlf.org
https://www.lexlf.org/amachi
AppalReD Legal Aid
Resource Category: Legal/Advocacy Services
AppalReD Legal Aid provides free legal services and a tax clinic the low-income and vulnerable individuals.
Contact
Central Intake Office
120 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(866) 277-5733
https://www.ardfky.org/
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Resource Category: Peer Support/Mentorship Programs, Statewide Resources
Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children ages six to 13 with adult mentor volunteer to have fun and share experiences, concerns and accomplishments.
Contact
(859) 231-8181
https://www.bbbs.org/
Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place
Resource Category: Housing/Utilities
Neighborhood Place provides assistance programs for housing.
Contact
1411 Algonquin Parkway
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 634-6050
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place/bridges-hope-np
Cane Run Neighborhood Place
Resource Category: Housing/Utilities
Neighborhood Place provides assistance programs for housing.
Contact
3410 Lees Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-6810
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place/cane-run-np
Caregiver Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Amanda Morgan
215 Parkview Drive
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-1319
amanda.morgan@barren.kyschools.us
https://www.facebook.com/redcrossparkcity/about
Brandi Kinslow
215 Parkview Drive
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-1319
brandi.kinslow@barren.kyschools.us
https://www.facebook.com/redcrossparkcity/about
Charmoli Center Neighborhood Place
Resource Category: Housing/Utilities
Neighborhood Place provides assistance programs for housing.
Contact
9100 Marksfield Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 574-5787
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place/charmoli-center-np
Child Care Council of Kentucky
Resource Category: Childcare/Tutoring Support, Education/Trainings
Child Care Council of KY provides assistance with finding or affording childcare. The agency also provides parenting classes and can create trainings (online/in-person) to fill specific needs.
Contact
2473 Fortune Drive
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 254-9176
https://www.childcarecouncilofky.com/
Community Action Kentucky
Resource Category: Childcare/Tutoring Support, Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Housing/Utilities, Legal/Advocacy Services, Statewide Resources
Community Action agencies provide resources to support a wide array of needs, including food security, transportation, housing, workforce development, family advocacy and more. *Services vary by office
Contact
Community Collaboration for Children
Resource Category: Education/Trainings, Statewide Resources
CCC offers in-home based services that educate, strengthen, and support families to prevent child abuse and neglect. The in-home services are free to families whom maintain custody of children across the state. *Services vary by office
Contact
https://prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov/kyfaces/Kinship/CommunityCollaboration
Community Mental Health Centers
Resource Category: Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health, Statewide Resources
Community Mental Health Centers provide free or affordable mental health services for children, teens, and adults. *Services vary by center
Contact
Cooperative Extension Offices
Resource Category: Miscellaneous, Statewide Resources
Cooperative Extension offices, led by the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University, provide a variety of programs and services to their respective regions. Each office offers different programs and services, but typically focus on agriculture and 4-H programming, food and consumer sciences, and community development. *Services vary by office
Contact
Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Resource Category: Legal/Advocacy Services
CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to serve in child abuse and neglect cases and will research the child’s case, reviews documents, interviews relevant people, and spends time with the child in order to make a report to the court as to what is in the best interest of the child.
Contact
(502) 238-2154
https://dbhdid.ky.gov/cmhc/
Dare to Care
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods
The Dare to Care is a food bank in Louisville, KY. Their website provides an interactive tool on their website for Kentuckians to find a food bank near them.
Contact
Daviess County- CAA
Resource Category: Miscellaneous
Contact
Audubon Area Community Services
Robert S. Jones, CEO
1700 West 5th Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
Phone: 270-686-1625
Fax: 270-686-1614
https://www.audubon-area.com/
Department of Community Based Services (DCBS)
Resource Category: Childcare/Tutoring Support, Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Housing/Utilities, Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health, Statewide Resources
The DCBS provides family support, child care, child and adult protection, eligibility determinations for Medicaid and food benefits, and an administration of an energy cost-assistance program. It also administers state foster care and adoption programs.
Contact
(855) 306-8959
https://prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov/Office_Phone/
Early Childhood Learning Education Assessment Resource Network (EC LEARN)
Resource Category: Childcare/Tutoring Support, Education/Trainings
EC LEARN provides childcare resources, early childhood education resources, and assistance with navigation.
Contact
Facing Hunger
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods
Facing Hunger is a food bank. They provide an interactive tool on their website for Kentuckians to find a food bank near them.
Contact
Family Resource and Youth Service Centers (FRYSCs)
Resource Category: Childcare/Tutoring Support, Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Housing/Utilities, Statewide Resources, Support Groups
FRYSCs help to remove non-academic barriers to education by supporting youth and families. FRYSCs can assist with clothing, food and other household goods, as well referrals to community resources. Many FRYSCs sponsor kinship support groups.
Contact
https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dfrcvs/dfrysc/Pages/default.aspx
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland gathers and distributes food in 42 Kentucky counties to feed individuals in need.
Contact
(502) 299-2397
https://www.feedingamericaky.org/
First Neighborhood Place
Resource Category: Housing/Utilities
Neighborhood Place provides assistance programs for housing.
Contact
1503 Rangeland Road, Door #16
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 313-4700
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place/first-neighborhood-place
Freestore
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods
Freestore is a food bank. They provide an interactive tool on their website for Kentuckians to find a food bank near them.
Contact
Global Lex
Resource Category: Education/Trainings, Housing/Utilities
Global Lex is the city’s multilingual, multidisciplinary, international center that serves our foreign-born population and local residents to obtain information and access programs and services. Global Lex also meets to celebrate cultural events.
Contact
(859) 246-4333
https://www.lexingtonky.gov/global-lex
God’s Pantry
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods
God’s Pantry is a food bank. They provide an interactive tool on their website for Kentuckians to find a food bank near them.
Contact
Grand LOVE Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
All Grand LOVE meetings are held at the Gallatin County Extension Office. Call the Gallatin County Family Resource Center at (859) 567-7644 to reserve a spot!
Contact
Kerry Tackett
kerry.tackett@gallatin.kyschools.us
Grandfamilies State Law & Policy Resource Center
Resource Category: Legal/Advocacy Services, Statewide Resources
The Grandfamilies Organization serves as a national legal resource in support of grandfamilies within and outside the child welfare system.
Contact
Grandparent and Caregiver Raising Children Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Lunch will be provided free of charge. Childcare can be provided during the meeting. If you are in need of childcare, please contact Amy Nance, at least two days prior to the monthly meeting.
Contact
Amy Nance
Thorn Hill Education Center
700 Leslie Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6700
amy.nance@franklin.kyschools.us
Grandparent or Related Individual Program
Resource Category: Support Groups
The Pennyrile Grandparent or Related Individual Program is support group for kinship caregivers.
Contact
Miranda White
Pennyrile Area Development District
300 Hammond Drive
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-9484
miranda.white@ky.gov
www.peadd.org
Grandparent Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Karla Coles
Butler County High School
1852 W. Main St.
Morgantown, KY 42206
(270) 526-2204 x 9045
karla.coles@butler.kyschools.us
Grandparents & Relatives Raising Grandkids
Resource Category: Support Groups
Grandparents & Relatives Raising Grandkids meets every month at noon at the Spencer County Extension Office.
Contact
Lindsey Cain
100 Oak Tree Way
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-0199
lindsey.cain@spencer.kyschools.us
Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Patricia Conley
patricia.conley@bracken.kyschools.us
Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Liz Gardner Welch
1661 Perryville Road
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-7688
liz.gardner@boyle.kyschools.us
Grandparents and Relatives Raising Grandchildren Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Kate O’Ferral
1733 Russell Cave Rd.
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3073
kate.oferral@fayette.kyschools.us
Grandparents As Parents Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Meeting location can vary by season, please contact Pam Francis with the Madison County Extension Office for information.
Contact
Pamela Francis
230 Duncannon Ln.
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-4072
psfr222@uky.edu
pamela.francis@uky.edu
Grandparents as Parents Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Julie Hook
(270) 628-3800
(270) 628-5458
julie.hook@carlisle.kyschools.us
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Marlena Slone
179 Eden Lane
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-7134
marlena.slone@martin.kyschools.us
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Angie Black
Straub Elementary/Mason County Intermediate
386 Chenault Drive
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-5683
angie.black@mason.kyschools.us
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Glenna Geralds
glenna.geralds@monroe.kyschools.us
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Grandparents raising Grandchildren support group meets bi-monthly.
Contact
Gordon Lester
Russell Springs, KY 42642
gordon.lester@russell.kyschools.us
https://m.facebook.com/people/Russell-Springs-Elementary-Family-Resource-Center/100039836442953/
Grandparents/Caregivers Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Maranda Brooks
1140 Harry Sykes Way
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 257-5582
maranda.brooks@uky.edu
Grandparents/Relatives Raising Children Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Candy Dales
Flemingsburg Elementary
245 W. Water St.
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
(606) 849-8216
candy.dales@fleming.kyschools.us
Grandparents/Relatives Raising Children Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Scott Osborne
scott.osborne@lewis.kyschools.us
Michael Kennedy
michael.kennedy@lewis.kyschools.us
Grandparents/Relatives Raising Children Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Mauri Malka
Jewish Family Vocational Services
2821 Klemper Way
Louisville KY 40205
(503) 332-1920
mmalka@jfcslouisville.org
Grandparents/Relatives Raising Children Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Mallory Singleton
(606) 843-6713
mallory.singleton@ebernstadt.kyschools.us
GRANDS Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Kristi Hurt
150 Glasgow Rd.
Burkesville, KY 42717
kristi.hurt@cumberland.kyschools.us
Casey Perdue
casey.perdue@cumberland.kyschools.us
Guardians as Parents (GAP) Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
GAP is a support group that meets at the Greenup County Extension Office for 4 sessions a year during the school year.
Contact
Angie Elkins
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-4508 x5020
Angie.elkins@greenup.kyshcools.us
https://www.facebook.com/GreenupCountyGAP/
Guardians as Parents (GAP) Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Guardians as Parents (GAP) Support Group is a support group for kinship families in Woodford County.
Contact
Celine Galvan
(859) 753-7692
celine.galvan@woodford.kyschools.us
Mallory White
(859) 753-4526
mallory.white@woodford.kyschools.us
Jasmine Hazelwood
(859) 753-1577
jasmine.hazelwood@woodford.kyschools.us
Deann Watts
(859) 753-7694
deann.watts@woodford.kyschools.us
Habitat for Humanity
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Housing/Utilities, Statewide Resources
Habitat for Humanity may be able to provide housing, repair assistance and some household items.
Contact
(502) 608-7041
https://www.kyhabitat.org/
Helping Hand of Hope
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Housing/Utilities, Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health
Helping Hand of Hope can help provide furniture, holiday assistance, food, rent/housing, food pantry, pet pantry, medical transportation, and clothing.
Contact
6796 S Wilson Rd
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3092
https://helpinghandofhope.org/
Hope Academy for Kids
Resource Category: Childcare/Tutoring Support, Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health
Hope Academy for Kids works to nurture and restore hope for at-risk children by providing educational, emotional and spiritual support to help them reach their potential.
Contact
401 W. Poplar St.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-4673
https://hopeacademyforkids.org/
Hope’s Closet
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods
Hope’s Closet providing children’s clothing and items free of charge to foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Kentuckiana.
Contact
3936 Taylorsville Road
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 299-2397
https://www.hopesclosetky.com/
International Center of Kentucky
Resource Category: Legal/Advocacy Services, Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health, Miscellaneous, Statewide Resources
International Center of Kentucky provides interpretation and translation services. Some interpreters are Medical or Court Certified.
Contact
It’s All Relative Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Michelle Hansen
(270) 762-7333
michelle.hensen@calloway.kyschools.us
Jack’s Closet
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods
Jack’s Closet has clothing that is available to foster and kinship families in the Northern Kentucky area.
Contact
2010 Wolfangel Road
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 607-0514
https://www.jackscloset.org/about_us
Jewish & Family Career Services
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Support Groups
Supportive services for grandparents and older relative caregivers of children to prepare for the health, educational, nutritional, and other needs of the children in their care, while maintaining their own physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Contact
Phone: 502.452.6341
https://jfcslouisville.org/
Joy Closet
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Peer Support/Mentorship Programs
Joy Closet provides clothing, toys, and other goods for foster and kinship families. They also provide a mentorship program for foster and kinship teens.
Contact
814 Belmont St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 632-1232
joyclosetky@gmail.com
https://www.joycloset.org/
Kentucky Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Resource Category: Childcare/Tutoring Support, Statewide Resources
CCAP helps low income families pay for child care for children under 13 years old, as well as children over 13 with disabilities.
Contact
(855) 306-8959
https://kynect.ky.gov/benefits/s/child-care-program?language=en_US
Kentucky Council on Area Development Districts
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Housing/Utilities, Legal/Advocacy Services, Miscellaneous, Statewide Resources
Area Development Districts often help with referrals, legal assistance, have programs for seniors and people with disabilities, food and housing assistance, home repair, caregiver or other long-term supports and services, and senior centers. *Services vary by district
Contact
Kentucky Court of Justice
Resource Category: Legal/Advocacy Services, Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health, Miscellaneous, Statewide Resources
Kentucky Court of Justice provides Medical or Court Certified interpretation and translation services.
Contact
https://www.kycourts.gov/Court-Programs/Language-Access/Pages/Find-an-Interpreter.aspx
Kentucky Foster Adoptive Caregiver Exchange System (KY FACES) Kinship Navigator
Resource Category: Childcare/Tutoring Support, Education/Trainings, Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health, Statewide Resources
KY FACES provides information regarding DCBS programs and benefits to assist kinship caregivers, including SNAP, KTAP, Medicaid and more.
Contact
(877) 565-5608
relative.supports@ky.gov
https://prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov/kyfaces/
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC)
Resource Category: Housing/Utilities, Statewide Resources
The KHC has programs to help caregivers purchase a home, including down-payment assistance, tax credits, housing counseling, as well as helping qualifying caregivers find and afford rentals through Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers 29 and project-based rentals.
Contact
(800) 633-8896
https://www.kyhousing.org
Kentucky Kinship Resource Center (KKRC)
Resource Category: Education/Trainings, Legal/Advocacy Services, Peer Support/Mentorship Programs, Statewide Resources
KKRC provides services to meet the unique needs of kinship providers across the Commonwealth. Services include comprehensive and creative training and education programs, innovative peer support and mentoring initiatives, and broad-based advocacy.
Contact
Sheila Rentfrow
sheila.rentfrow@uky.edu
https://socialwork.uky.edu/centers-labs/kentucky-kinship-resource-center/
Kentucky Legal Aid
Resource Category: Legal/Advocacy Services
Kentucky Legal Aid is a free, civil legal services provider.
Contact
1700 Destiny Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Central Intake: (866) 452-9243
Agency phone: (270) 782-1924
https://www.klaid.org/
Kentucky Lions Eye
Resource Category: Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health, Statewide Resources
Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation offers assistance with free eye exams for kids and purchasing glasses for those in need in their communities.
Contact
Kentucky Resources for Independence, Success and Empowerment (RISE)
Resource Category: Education/Trainings, Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Housing/Utilities, Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health, Statewide Resources
RISE provides information about benefits, support and resources for current and former foster care youth.
Contact
Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP)
Resource Category: Childcare/Tutoring Support, Education/Trainings, Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Housing/Utilities, Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health, Statewide Resources
KTAP provides financial and medical assistance to low income dependent children in Kentucky and the parents or relatives with whom the children live. KTAP also helps families find jobs or get training that leads to a job.
Contact
(855) 306-8959
https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/fssb/Pages/ktap.aspx
Kentucky Workforce Development
Resource Category: Education/Trainings, Statewide Resources
Kentucky Workforce Development provides unemployment resources, education, job skills and readiness training, and other vocational help.
Contact
(502) 564-2900
https://kwib.ky.gov/Local-Boards/Pages/default.aspx
Kindred Roots Program
Resource Category: Education/Trainings, Legal/Advocacy Services
The Kindred Roots Program provides visitation supervision, parenting education, intensive case management, assistance with navigating the court process, reunification and aftercare services.
Contact
2393 Alumni Drive, Suite 201
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 519-3273
https://www.bair.org/locations/lexington-kindred-roots/
KINnections Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Kim Craig
65 High School Dr.
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-5569
kim.craig@clinton.kyschools.us
https://m.facebook.com/100069339074153/?locale=ms_MY
KIPDA
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Support Groups
The Kentucky Caregiver Program was established to assist Grandparents Raising Grandchildren who meet the low-income requirement and whose grandchildren reside in their homes without the parent. KIPDA’s mission is to serve grandparents of any age who are caring for their grandchildren.
Services Available:
Counseling, Training, Vouchers ( clothing and some other supplies), Information and Referral, Support Groups, and Access.
Contact
Phone: 502.266.5571 or 888.737.3363
TDD 800.648.6056
https://www.kipda.org/
KYNECT
Resource Category: Childcare/Tutoring Support, Education/Trainings, Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Housing/Utilities, Legal/Advocacy Services, Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health, Miscellaneous, Peer Support/Mentorship Programs, Statewide Resources
KYNECT is a Kentucky database of resources that are sorted by zip code and need. The website has prescreening tools for state programs.
Contact
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
Resource Category: Legal/Advocacy Services
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass provides free or low-cost legal assistance and representation to low income Kentuckians in Northern, Central, and Northeastern Kentucky counties.
Contact
(859) 431-8200
legalaid@lablaw.org
https://lablaw.org/
Legal Aid Society
Resource Category: Legal/Advocacy Services
Legal Aid Society provides free legal assistance and representation to Kentuckians whose incomes are at or below 125 to 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
Contact
416 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 584-1254 or (800) 292-1862
https://yourlegalaid.org/
Lifeline Program
Resource Category: Miscellaneous, Statewide Resources
The Lifeline Program offers free or reduced cell phone/smart phone plans for those eligible for SSI, Medicaid, SNAP, and other government benefits.
Contact
My Pre-K
Resource Category: Childcare/Tutoring Support, Education/Trainings
My Pre-K offers early childhood education resources and guidance.
Contact
8020 Veterans Memorial Dr.
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 363-5891
https://mypre-k.com/
NorthWest Neighborhood Place
Resource Category: Housing/Utilities
Neighborhood Place provides assistance programs for housing.
Contact
4018 W. Market Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-7230
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place/northwest-np
Open Arms Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Rachel Rivera
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
msraeann1@gmail.com
Owensboro Christian Church Common Goods Store
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods
Owensboro Christian Church Common Goods Store offers common household goods for sale.
Contact
2818 New Hartford Rd.
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 683-2706
https://www.owensboro.cc/
Parenting a Second Time Around (PASTA) Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Kara Popham
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7512
kara.popham@meade.kyschools.us
https://www.facebook.com/MeadeCountyFRYSCs?_rdr
Parenting a Second Time Around (PASTA) Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
PASTA meets monthly at 11:00 AM at the Bell County Bus Garage.
Contact
Rebecca Miller
(606) 337-2376
rebeccaj.miller@uky.edu
Raised by Relatives Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Karla Hurley
225 Heekin Road
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-9510
karla.hurley@grant.schools.us
Relatives As Parent Program (R.A.P.P.) Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Karen Gearheart
(606) 327-2794
karen.gearheart@ashland.kyschools.us
Relatives as Parents Program (R.A.P.P) Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Keli Nelson
Northern Middle School Youth Service Center
keli.nelson@pulaski.schools.us
Relatives Raising Relatives Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Contact
Torie Hundley
1200 Fairfax Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 570-8288
torie.hundley@scott.kyschools.us
Relatives Raising Relatives Support Group
Resource Category: Support Groups
Relatives Raising Relatives Support Group is a support group for kinship families in Menifee County.
Contact
April Smith
(606) 768-8438
april.smith@menifee.kyschools.us
Salvation Army
Resource Category: Education/Trainings, Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Housing/Utilities, Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health, Statewide Resources
The Salvation Army provides housing, food, education, clothing, health and wellness, holiday giving assistance (“Angel Tree”), furniture and household items.
Contact
Silverleaf Sexual Trauma & Recovery Services
Resource Category: Education/Trainings, Legal/Advocacy Services, Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health
Silverleaf Sexual Trauma & Recovery Services provides counseling, crisis intervention, victim advocacy, and community education.
Contact
751 S Provident Way
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 234-9236
contactus@silverleafky.org
https://silverleafky.org/
South Central Neighborhood Place
Resource Category: Housing/Utilities
Neighborhood Place provides assistance programs for housing.
Contact
4255 Hazelwood Ave
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 485-7130
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place/south-central-np
South Jefferson Neighborhood Place
Resource Category: Housing/Utilities
Neighborhood Place provides assistance programs for housing.
Contact
1000 Neighborhood Place
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 468-5680
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place/south-jefferson-np
SUN Meals (Summer Food Service Program)
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Statewide Resources
SUN Meals provide meals at schools, parks, and other locations in a community during summer break.
Contact
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Statewide Resources
SNAP helps low-income people buy food for healthy meals at participating stores.
Contact
(855) 306-8959
https://kynect.ky.gov/benefits/s/snap-program?language=en_US
The Book Works
Resource Category: Education/Trainings
Education Advocates at The Book Works assist middle and high school students and their families with accessing the school and community-based services needed to reach academic goals.
Contact
502-276-6136
https://www.thebookworks.org/
The Foster Care Council of Lexington
Resource Category: Childcare/Tutoring Support, Education/Trainings, Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Peer Support/Mentorship Programs, Support Groups
The Foster Care Council of Lexington provides academic, enrichment, clothing and accessories, and mentorship opportunities for Kentucky’s foster children.
Contact
Cassie Sloan
121 Richmond Rd, Ste. #105
Lexington, KY 40502
(239) 248-7699
cassie@thefostercarecouncil.com
https://www.thefostercarecouncil.com/
The Moses Basket
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods
The Moses Basket offers free baskets with age appropriate clothing and other goods for children in foster or kinship placements.
Contact
The Nest – Center for Women, Children, and Families
Resource Category: Childcare/Tutoring Support, Education/Trainings, Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Legal/Advocacy Services, Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health
The Nest provides early childhood education and care, family assistance for basic human needs, counseling and advocacy for survivors of intimate partner violence, and education and support for parents. Their supports are provided in English or Spanish.
Contact
Lexington, 40508
(859) 259-1974
https://www.thenestlexington.org/
Tri-State Food Bank
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods
Tri-State Food Bank is a food bank. They provide an interactive tool on their website for Kentuckians to find a food bank near them.
Contact
True Up Peer Network
Resource Category: Education/Trainings, Housing/Utilities, Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health, Peer Support/Mentorship Programs, Statewide Resources
True Up prepares foster youth through education and experience-based learning in the following core areas: furthering education, relationship building skills/health and wellness, career mapping, financial management, mobility & transportation, housing, parenting, and community service.
Contact
Ujima Neighborhood Place
Resource Category: Housing/Utilities
Neighborhood Place provides assistance programs for housing.
Contact
3610 Bohne Ave
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-6710
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place/ujima-np
United Way of Kentucky
Resource Category: Childcare/Tutoring Support, Education/Trainings, Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Housing/Utilities, Statewide Resources, Support Groups
Regional United Way agencies have information and referral for resources, support for affording housing, utilities, and other expenses, educational and enrichment programs for parents and children, including support groups for kinship caregivers. *Services vary by office
Contact
Warm Blessings
Resource Category: Food/Clothing/Household Goods
Warm Blessings is a community kitchen providing hot, home-cooked meals in Elizabethtown, KY each evening Monday through Friday.
Contact
609 East Dixie Ave.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 763-WARM (9276)
http://www.warmblessings.org
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Resource Category: Education/Trainings, Food/Clothing/Household Goods, Medical/Mental/Behavioral Health, Statewide Resources
WIC is a nutrition education program that provides nutritional counseling, breastfeeding support, education, nutritious foods, and referrals to health care services. WIC improves the health of pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5.
Contact
(855) 306-8959
https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dmch/nsb/Pages/wic.aspx