Kentucky Caregiver
Program
What is the Kentucky Caregiver Program?
Kentucky Caregiver program provides services and support for grandparents raising grandchildren. The grandparent must be the primary caregiver for a grandchild no older than 18 who is related by blood, marriage, or adoption. The child must live in the caregiver’s home and the child’s parents may not reside in the household.
What services does the Kentucky Caregiver Program provide?
Program participants can receive funding each fiscal year for clothing for the grandchildren, respite, school supplies, educational needs, required legal services, medical/dental services, and other approved expenses.
What are the eligibility requirement to receive assistance?
To receive financial assistance, eligible grandparents must have annual incomes of no more than 150 percent of the federal poverty level and not receive state Kinship Care program benefits.
How do I request services?
An application for program services can be obtained by contacting the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at 859-266-1116 or toll free at 866-665-7921.