Getting Started
- Adoption Brochure
CHFS provides information and resources for foster and adoptive families in Kentucky. - Child Adoption Laws
Adoption laws for the state of Kentucky. - LGBT Adoption Laws
LGBT adoption laws in Kentucky. - Pre-Service Training Information
See pages 15 and 16 What Are the Next Steps and DCBS Regions for more information on mandatory 30-hour pre-service training classes. - Public and Private Agency Search
Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Kentucky. - Resource Parent Handbook
CHFS provides a handbook for resource families. - Steps to Becoming a Foster/Adoptive Family
CHFS outlines the steps to becoming a foster or adoptive family in Kentucky. - Adoption Information for Kentucky
Adoption information by state - Understanding Kentucky’s Adoption Laws and Policies
An overview of adoption laws - Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
Information on the Home study program and requirements
Searching for Children
- SNAP
Photo listing featuring waiting children in Kentucky. - WWK Recruiters
Scroll down and click on Kentucky to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Kentucky children. - Heart Gallery Of America
Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information
Provides general information about ICPC process in Kentucky, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance
Select Kentucky to view more information on adoption assistance in the state of Kentucky, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway. - Adoption Support Kentucky
ASK provides monthly support groups for foster and adoptive families. The also offer a parent mentoring program, training opportunities, a lending library, state resource information, and more. - Foster and Adoptive Parent Support Network
Provides support and education for foster and adoptive families in Kentucky. - Resource Parent Mentor Program
Mentor program for recently matched Resource Families. Mentors are experienced Resource Parents who provide support, guidance and assistance. - State Subsidy Information
NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Kentucky. - Adoption Services
CHFS services and information - Attachment and Trauma Specialists
A list of local therapists specializing in working with attachment and trauma related issues. - Behavioral Care
A list of local mental health agencies - Adoption Therapists
A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption - Child Care Resources
A compiled list of child-care resources - Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
A list of local sex abuse treatment programs - Counseling Resources
Local Counseling Resources - Kid Counseling
A list of local child therapists - Kinship Care
Information on kinship care resources - Medical Resources
Health and medical resources - Free Medical Resources
A list of local free medical clinics - NPEN National Parenting Education Network
A list of programs by state - NOFAS FASD State FASD Support
State resources and support group information - Trauma Couseling
A list of local therapists trained in trauma-related issues - Nurturing Parent Programs
Nurturing Parent - Online Support Groups
A list of online support group rsources - Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
Parents Handbook - Special Health Care Needs
Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Home Study Providers
- All God’s Children
Local agency that provides home study services - Abby’s One True Gift
Local agency that provides home study services - Night Light Christian Adoptions
Local agency that provides home study services
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events
Events Calendar - Summer Activities
A list of summer activities for kids
