During a public hearing on a proposed state regulation to change how kinship care placements are handled in Kentucky, an advocate raised concerns about how the revisions will play out. Norma Hatfield, a longtime advocate for kinship care families who, like herself, are raising minor relatives, addressed officials with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family […]
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Here’s some of what Kentucky advocates want legislature to do for children in 2026
An organization that advocates for Kentucky’s children wants the legislature to fund a kinship care law that’s been stuck in limbo, give guardians ad litem raises, eliminate the sales tax on diapers and much more in 2026. Kentucky Youth Advocates released its Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children in early December. This document lays out the organization’s priorities for the 2026 legislative session, which begins Jan. […]
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The Kentucky foster system needs help. How to contribute
What you need to know Representatives from the Kentucky Foster Adoptive Caregiver Exchange System, the official name of the foster care system in the commonwealth, have been making their rounds to cities throughout Northern Kentucky in an effort to get the word out about the need for help. Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties are part […]
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Kentucky needs more legal guardians for vulnerable kids. Training begins next month.
Kentucky Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert is urging attorneys to step up for what she admits is a stressful and low-paying job, but one that is also rewarding: Protecting the interests of vulnerable children as guardians ad litem. Guardians ad litem are court-appointed attorneys who represent children in dependency, neglect and abuse court cases. Kentucky needs more of […]
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Boone County needs foster parents
Boone County has 170 children in foster care, according to a briefing by Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services social services clinician Clyde Jamison. At the Oct. 7 Florence City Council caucus meeting, he briefed the members on foster care services in Kentucky and on local conditions in Boone County. Kentucky has 8,605 children […]
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Florence officer opens home to child headed to foster care: ‘His prayers were answered’
In October 2024, Florence police officer Michael Stanaland and Corporal Kelli Chapman responded to a call to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. At the Sept. 23 Florence City Council meeting, Florence police chief Jeff Mallery presented Stanaland with a distinguished service award for what happened in the aftermath of the call. “Not […]
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Volunteers need to review foster care cases in NKY
The Kentucky court system is seeking volunteers to staff its Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in 26 Kentucky counties, including Boone, Kenton and Campbell. Volunteers would be responsible for reviewing cases of children in the foster care system for signs of abuse, neglect and dependency in order to make informed recommendations about the children’s care […]
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Local organization to host informational event on adoption, foster care
The DCCH Center for Children and Families, a Fort Mitchell-based Catholic service organization that provides adoption, abuse treatment, mental health and recovery services for children and families, will host an information session about adoption and foster care on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Covered topics include the following:– What is foster care?– What is […]