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Kinship care families deserve good faith action from Kentucky’s government
I am shocked and saddened as I reflect upon recent events regarding Senate Bill 151 for kinship caregivers. There are many questions, beginning with, how is nothing better than...
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Kentuckians invited to June town halls on helping families with substance use complications
Kentuckians with ideas to improve outcomes for children placed in foster care because of substance use complications will get the chance to share them during a series of town...
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Bill giving foster parents child care benefits for remote work has passed Kentucky legislature
The House unanimously passed a Louisville Democrat’s bill aimed at enabling more Kentuckians to become foster parents. The Monday move means Senate Bill 240, sponsored by Sen. Cassie Chambers...
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Foster parents working from home could qualify for child care subsidies under bill clearing Senate committee
FRANKFORT — Megan Hamilton wants to be a foster mom. But Hamilton, who lives in Bullitt County, works remotely for a Las Vegas company. That means she cannot qualify...
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Bill helping ‘kinship care’ families wins unanimous Senate support
FRANKFORT — A bill aimed at giving more financial help to “kinship care” Kentuckians who are raising a minor relative — such as a grandchild or niece — passed...