Children's Services & Programs
Here you can find assistance for your children or an educational, fun site for them to explore.
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- Adoption Information
The Adoption Services Branch is responsible for program oversight and planning in the area of adoption services. Visit this website to learn more about adopting a child in the Commonwealth.
- Child Care Information and Resources
The Division of Child Care administers the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) to help Kentucky’s low-income families find and afford quality child care. The division also provides information regarding professional development opportunities for day care staff and other child care professionals. Visit this website to learn more.
- Child Support Information and Resources
DCS provides assistance to any person with minor children who needs financial support from an absent parent. Also included are forms to calculate child support obligations.
- Children's Health Services
- Children Specialty Care Clinics
The Commission for Children provides services through a variety of specialty clinics held across the Commonwealth. Find services in your area.
- Children with Diabetes
The on-line community for kids, families and adults with diabetes.
- Children with Special Health Care Needs
The Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs plans, develops, provides and evaluates the public statewide system of care for children with developmental delays and children with special health care needs.
- Children with Special Needs Transition Resources
Transition resources and links for children with special health care needs.
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) is a federally funded program that provides health coverage at little or no cost to uninsured children who qualify.
- HANDS Program
HANDS is a voluntary home visitation program for new and expectant parents. Familes begin by meeting with a HANDS Parent Visitor who will discuss any questions or concerns about pregnancy or a baby's first years. Based on the discussion, all families will receive information and learn about resources available in the community for new parents. Some families will receive further support through home visitation.
- Medicaid Covered Services and Information
Medicaid covered services and service information.
- Medicaid Eligibility Guidelines
Medicaid is a program for families and individuals who have income and resources within the established guidelines. The guidelines and income standards are not the same in every state and this website explains the Kentucky medicaid requirements.
- Newborn Hearing Screening
The goal of Kentucky’s Newborn Hearing Screening program is to identify congenital hearing loss in children by three months of age and enroll them in appropriate early intervention by six months of age.
- Community Activities
Access activities for your child.
- Food Stamp Information and FAQs
The Food Stamp Program helps people with little or no money buy food for healthy meals at participating stores. Food stamp benefits increase the household's food buying power when they are added to the household's money. Visit this website to learn more.
- Foster Care and Adoption Programs
Learn how to become a foster parent or adopt a child through this informative website.
- Kentucky’s Promise
The mission of Kentucky’s Promise is to mobilize communities across the Commonwealth to fulfill the Five Promises for all youth.
- Kids Web Sites
Here are fun activities for kids to explore.
- America's Story - Kentucky: Library of Congress
"America's Story from America's Library" wants you to have fun with history while learning at the same time. We want to put the story back in history and show you some things that you've never heard or seen before. The stuff you see comes from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The Library is the largest in the world and has millions of amazing things that will surprise you.
- CIA Kids Page
CIA page for kids includes history of the agency, facts and games
- FBI for Kids Grade K-5
Fun activities and information about the FBI for kids in grades Kindergarten to 5th.
- FBI for Kids Grades 6-12
Fun activities and information about the FBI for kids in grades 6 to 12.
- FEMA for Kids
This site teaches you how to be prepared for disasters and how you can prevent disaster damage.
- Get Homework Help
This online homework helper can offer assistance in a variety of areas.
- Jobs for Kids
Career choices for kids geared toward their personal likes and dislikes, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Kentucky Government Kids Page
Kentucky Legislature's web site for students, where anyone interested in learning more about the Kentucky General Assembly can find a wealth of information.
- KidsClick : Web Search for Kids by Librarians
Web search for kids by librarians
- Smokey The Bear
Fire safety and education for kids with fun activities and games.
- Sparky the Fire Dog
Fire safety, family activities, the story of Sparky the Fire Dog, games and more from the National Fire Protection Association.
- U.S. Fire Association Kid's Page
Tips that can help you and your family be safe from fire. Become a junior fire marshall, make a fire escape plan, learn about the proper use of smoke detectors and enjoy games.
- USA.Gov for Kids
Developed by the Federal government, this site provides links to some of the best kid's sites in government and other organizations.
- White House for Kids
Events and information about the White House and those who live there.
- Licensed Day Care Training
Guidelines for Licensed Child Care
- Medicaid Covered Services and Information
Medicaid covered services and service information.
- Medicaid Eligibility Guidelines
Medicaid is a program for families and individuals who have income and resources within the established guidelines. The guidelines and income standards are not the same in every state and this website explains the Kentucky medicaid requirements.
- Supported Living in Kentucky
Supported Living of Kentucky is a program that serves persons covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
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