Resources
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Kentucky Foster Care & Adoption
| Resource | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| KY Foster Adoptive Caregiver Exchange System (KY FACES) | Official Kentucky state portal for foster care and adoption information, certification requirements, and waiting children profiles | Government |
| Kentucky Kids Belong | Recruits foster/adoptive families and provides support through the I Belong Project and Foster Friendly program | Nonprofit |
| Orphan Care Alliance (OCA) | Faith-based support including peer groups, trainings, adoption grants, and therapy scholarships | Nonprofit |
National Foster Care & Adoption
| Resource | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| AdoptUSKids | Federally funded project connecting children in foster care with families, includes photolisting and state guidelines | Government |
| Child Welfare Information Gateway | Comprehensive federal resource with step-by-step guides, fact sheets, and research-based parenting tips | Government |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | Funds programs like Wendy's Wonderful Kids to increase adoptions from foster care | Foundation |
| National Council For Adoption (NCFA) | Leading adoption advocacy providing education, research, and policy guidance | Nonprofit |
| National Foster Parent Association (NFPA) | National voice for foster parents offering training, advocacy, and support networks | Nonprofit |
| Creating a Family | Evidence-based resources including articles, podcasts, and online courses for foster/adoptive families | Educational |
| Adoption.com | Large online community with articles, forums, and state-by-state adoption guides | Community |
Statewide Resources
Language Access Supports
Office of Language Access
Promotes, enhances, and supports justice by assisting the Kentucky Court of Justice in communicating with the deaf and hard of hearing and those with limited English proficiency (LEP). Allows an individual to request an interpreter in advance.
Kentucky Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Provides information, referral and advocacy services, and an interpreter referral service for state agencies.
LACES Program
(Language, Access, Communication, Empowerment, Support) Program Aetna Better Health of Kentucky offers a Value-Added Benefit to Aetna SKY members who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
International Center of Kentucky
Access to telephone interpreter assistance in over 240 languages. Contact: (859) 246-4333