Children's Services & Programs 

View links that include children's health care, an abuse hotline, and child care help.

 Resources
  • Children's Services
    Here you will find resources to help you with many of the needs children have ranging from child support to health insurance.
    • Adoption Benefits for State Employees
      State employees can be reimbursed for a portion of the direct costs incurred in the adoption process.
    • 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.
    • Adoption Network
      Welcome to the Kentucky adoptions section of Adoption.com. Here you will find information on Kentucky adoption.
    • 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 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 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.
    • Foster Care and Adoption Programs
      Learn how to become a foster parent or adopt a child through this informative website.
    • 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.
    • Help with Food Stamps
      Applications, contact number, and other helpful information about Food Stamps.
    • Licensed Day Care Training
      Guidelines for Licensed Child Care
    • Missing Children
      The Kentucky Missing and Exploited Children Unit was organized in 1984 to create a centralized clearinghouse to assist law enforcement agencies to locate and return missing children to their homes.
    • 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.
    • Prevent Child Abuse
      Child/Adult abuse hotline, parent helpline, Prevent Child Abuse, Childhelp USA, and the State Police sex offender registry
    • Special Education and Rehabilitation Information
      This web site provides a format that allows school personnel, parents, and other professionals to gain access to information concerning the full range of behavior problems and challenges displayed by children and youth that may affect their success in school.
  • Health Information & Services
    Keep your child healthy with help through these links.
  • Individuals with Disabilities
    Helping people with special needs is the goal of these important links.
    • Assistive Technology Loan Assistance
      The Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan Corporation offers low interest loans for qualified applicants who need equipment or home modification that will increase a person's mobility or enable them to become more independent.
    • Centers for Accessible Living
      The Center for Accessible Living provides information, advocacy and services that create opportunities for people with disabilities to live independently.
    • Kentucky Relay Service
    • Kentucky Special Olympics
      Special Olympics is an international program of year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than one million children and adults with mental retardation.
    • 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 Application
      The Kentucky Supported Living program is for Kentuckians with disabilities to request grants for supports so they can live, contribute, and participate in their communities. Complete this form to apply.
    • Supports for Community Living Program
      Supports for Community Living (SCL) is a home and community based program funded by the Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services and administered by the Division of Mental Retardation. The SCL program was developed for Kentucky citizens as an alternative to institutionalization. Visit this website to learn more.
  • Kids Sites
    These sites make government come alive for children; kids can even find help with homework.
    • 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
    • Educational Television Kid's Programs
      View a schedule of kids programs on Kentucky Educational Television.
    • 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.
    • Fish and Wildlife Department Education for Kids
      Educational resources and links for kids
    • Get Homework Help
      This online homework helper can offer assistance in a variety of areas.
    • History Zone Newsletter for Kids
      The newsletter offers children fun and creative learning experiences through historic crafts, games, recipes, and stories. History Zone Out is free to individuals, families, and Family Resource Centers.
    • Jobs for Kids
      Career choices for kids geared toward their personal likes and dislikes, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    • Just for Kids (Division of Forestry)
      Here are some games, coloring sheets, fact sheets and much more!
    • 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.
    • Virtual Library Portal for Kids
      Did you know that you can access "all the information in the known universe"? It's true! In libraries and on the internet, you can find answers to almost any question you can think of.
    • White House for Kids
      Events and information about the White House and those who live there.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • L. K. L. P. Community Action Council, Inc.,
    The Leslie Knott Letcher Perry Community Action Council, Inc., is a private non-profit organization, serving the Kentucky counties of Leslie, Knott, Letcher and Perry.