Kinship Families KY
@KinshipKY
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The Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky strives to connect and empower the voices of kinship families.
Louisville, KY
Joined November 2014
Staying organized as a kinship caregiver can make a world of difference—keep all key info and documents in one place, save copies, and take notes after important interactions. Discover more helpful tips: https://t.co/vxQ4jZF9RT
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NEW REPORT: Grandparents & relatives raising children save taxpayers $10.5B a year by keeping kids out of foster care, but at great personal cost. Many live on fixed incomes, step in after trauma or loss, & get little support. Families need help now. Read: https://t.co/CPWCtYYDgo
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Join us as we gather with fellow kinship families, @playcousins502 @KYYouth for a heartfelt night of stories, celebration, and honoring the incredible caregivers who make a difference. Register now: https://t.co/GcxZhWiQ2S
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Building community, supporting kinship families, and empowering caregivers—Constellations of Care hosted by @kyyouth and @playcousins502 brought us together in West Louisville. Stay tuned for our next gathering! Learn more: https://t.co/fz9rBRrDN5
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Explore how culturally reflective kinship care can make a difference for Black/African American and Latinx children. See what @Kyyouth discovered in partnership with @CaseyPrograms: https://t.co/LjAlEWoTP2
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Are you a Kentucky kinship caregiver affected by recent KTAP cuts? Journalists want to hear your story—reach out to share your experience and help shed light on this important issue. Your privacy can be respected if you wish to remain anonymous.
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📢Kinship Families Coalition president Norma Hatfield speaks out on recent KTAP and senior meal program cuts, raising concern for many vulnerable families. Read or listen here:
kentuckytoday.com
In September, two short notice reductions were announced affecting at-risk populations. One was the Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP) under the Department of Community Based Services...
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Kinship families are the heart of our communities, and even though #KinshipAwarenessMonth has ended, the Thriving Families, Safer Children Kentucky Regional Prevention Collaboratives continue to support KY caregivers and their children. Learn more: https://t.co/NJ70v5n603
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Every kinship care journey is unique, but your support makes all the difference. Discover more about the types of Kinship Care and find helpful tips for your journey: https://t.co/mLFvBOo12u
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Changes to KTAP benefits have been announced. Letters about payment updates will be sent in November. Stay informed—watch the Governor's update here: https://t.co/uupD2UAqND For info about your benefits or additional resources, call 855-306-8959 or visit your local DCBS office.
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Discover the newly updated Kentucky Grandparent & Relative Caregiver Handbook—your essential guide for kinship and caregiver support. Find helpful resources and steps here: https://t.co/ZssF35TSha
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Honoring the incredible kinship caregivers of Kentucky whose unwavering love shapes young lives. 🌟 Thanks to @GovAndyBeshear, September 2025 in Kentucky is officially #KinshipCareAwarenessMonth
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Supporting grandparents raising grandchildren—discover the Kentucky Family Caregiver Program! You may qualify for grants, vouchers, and more. Find out if you're eligible by contacting your local Area Agencies on Aging and Independent Living for more info: https://t.co/CH3I1nXXjm
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Kinship families have powerful strengths. 💜 Their deep bonds help children feel safe, stable, & seen. With the right support, they foster better mental health, stronger identity, & more lasting belonging than non-kin foster families. #KinshipMonth2025
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A lawsuit aiming to force implementation of a 2024 law supporting Kentucky kinship care families has been dismissed amid a $20 million funding standoff. What's next for our kinship families? More details here:
kentuckylantern.com
Judge Thomas Wingate has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to make the Cabinet for Health and Family Services implement a 2024 unfunded law and cooperate with a related investigation.
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Let's thrive together, Kinship Caregivers! Don't miss the chance to connect, share, and learn from our virtual meet-up. Kentucky relatives and fictive kin, your experience is an asset! Register via https://t.co/rPok2Dfuqu 🤗 #KinshipCare #CommunityConnection
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Unlike parents, kin caregivers don’t have automatic legal rights. Most didn’t plan for this – they step in during crises, often overnight. They show up. Let’s show up for them. 💜 #KinshipMonth2025
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🎉 September is #KinshipMonth2025! Let’s celebrate the grandparents, other relatives, & family friends who are stepping up to raise kids. 💜 Explore the toolkit & join the movement: https://t.co/KXurWCyr9g
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Discover the newly updated Kentucky Grandparent & Relative Caregiver Handbook—your essential guide for kinship and caregiver support. Find helpful resources and steps here: https://t.co/ZssF35TSha
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Let's thrive together, Kinship Caregivers! Don't miss the chance to connect, share, and learn from our virtual meet-up. Kentucky relatives and fictive kin, your experience is an asset! Register via https://t.co/rPok2Dfuqu 🤗 #KinshipCare #CommunityConnection
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