Please see below for resources in your area. If you don’t find what you need here, you can always call a crisis and referral specialist by dialing 211 from any phone. Please know that many agencies help with other resources, so check each category for potential help. You can also go to FindHelp.org for more resources in your area. Please note that these resources are for those in all walks of life, but those specifically catering to seniors will be colored in orange.
Kentucky
Child Care & Youth Programs
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Family Scholar House: Provides services for single parents, their children, and foster alumni, including academic coaching, family counseling, affordable supportive housing, career and workforce development, childcare, and connection to basic and emergency needs.
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Kentucky Child Now: A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the welfare of children throughout Kentucky. They focus on ensuring youth have access to caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, marketable skills, and opportunities to serve.
Crisis, General, & Other Assistance
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Sunrise Children's Services: Offers services to children in crisis, including providing homes to abused, abandoned, or neglected children.
Employment & Job Training
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Family Scholar House: In addition to their other services, they offer career and workforce development programs to assist single parents and foster alumni in achieving self-sufficiency.
Education
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Family Scholar House: Provides academic coaching and support services to help single parents and their children pursue educational goals.
Food Assistance
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The Salvation Army of Jefferson County: Offers food vouchers and meals to individuals and families in need.
Financial Assistance & Counseling
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The Salvation Army of Jefferson County: Provides financial assistance to help with overdue utility bills and prevent homelessness.
Health Services
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Family Scholar House: Offers family counseling and connections to basic and emergency health needs for single parents, their children, and foster alumni.