Statewide Resources
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Aging |
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Services for Seniors
Links a to variety of resources for seniors
Eldercare 
Links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers
Kentucky Family Caregiver Program
Financial assistance and support services for grandparents raising grandchildren
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Clothing |
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Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
Goodwill locations by city, programs and services.
Thrift Store Directory
Thrift store locator
Salvation Army
Links to Kentucky thrift stores
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Education |
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Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
Financial aid resources
GoHigher Kentucky
A complete guide to attending college in Kentucky
Governor's Scholars Program
A 5 week residential summer program for outstanding Kentucky students completing their junior year of high school
Kentucky Department of Education
A service agency that provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the states K-12 education requirements
Education Cabinet
Commonwealth education authority
Kentucky Virtual University
A clearinghouse for online learning opportunities
Kentucky Virtual Schools
Find a range of e-learning, online services, including access and information to Kentucky Virtual High School
Family Resource and Youth Services Center
School-based family support
Vocational and Technical Schools
A comprehensive directory of vocational and technical schools
Council on Postsecondary Education
Find information on changes and improvements to Kentucky's postsecondary education system
No Child Left Offline
Locate resources that bring together public and private partners to help all Kentucky households join the Information Age
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Employment |
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Office of Employment and Training
Find assistance with your employment related needs
One Stop Career Centers
Employers and jobseekers can find the services they need at a convenient Career One Stop Center
State Employment
Apply for state employment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment assistance for individuals with disabilities
Office for the Blind
Find services to assist individuals with visual disabilities
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
Assists individuals with disabilities or other disadvantages achieve and maintain employment
USA Jobs
The official job site of the United States Federal Government
Kentucky Workforce Investment
Connects Kentucky to employment, workforce information, education and training
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Financial Assistance |
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Kentucky Area Development Districts
Find resources and links to your local Area Development District
Kentucky Association for Community Action
Provides services to Kentuckians with low and moderate incomes across the state
Kentucky Foundations for Individual Assistance
Resource guide for individual grants
Energy Assistance
Provides resources for energy assistance
Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan Corp
Low interest loans for qualified individuals with disabilities
Kentucky State Treasury Resource Guide
Locate information and resources on child care, education planning, home ownership, and credit and debt counseling
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Food |
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Kentucky Faith-Based & Community Initiative - Emergency Food
Locate Kentucky food banks
Food Stamp
Pre-screening eligibility tool to see if you qualify for food stamp assistance
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Health and Wellness |
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Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Services to enhance the quality of life for Kentucky's children with special health care needs.
Health Kentucky
Access to health care for uninsured Kentuckians
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program
Assistance for women who have been screened and diagnosed by a local Health Department
Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients
Financial aid resources for cancer patients
Cancer Information Network
Financial aid and information about cancer treatments
Local Health Departments
Web links to Kentucky Health Departments
Disability Resources
Resource guide for persons with disabilities, their families and service providers
Partnership for a Fit Kentucky
Learn more about fitness and maintaining a healthy weight in order to prevent related chronic diseases
Get Healthy Kentucky!
Learn more about health issues facing citizens across the Commonwealth
Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity
Resources guide for proper nutrition and physical activity
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
A national program to help people of all ages get medications they need through patient assistance programs. Some applications can be downloaded from this site.
RX Outreach
Easy and affordable way for people of all ages who qualify financially to get the medications they need
Patient Assistance Programs for Psychotropic Medication
Resources for assistance with psychotropic medications
Wal-Mart Generic Drug Program
Wal–Mart offers over 300 medications that are available for $4 per prescription
Pharmaceutical Patient Assistance Programs
Locate pharmaceutical companies who offer indigent care programs
Substance Abuse Treatment Directory
Facility locations by county
KADD,Inc.
Complete list of all Kentucky treatment centers
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Housing |
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Volunteers of America
Human service organization that provides an array of service in order to help achieve self-sufficiency
Kentucky Housing
Rental assistance opportunities
HUD
Rental assistance programs
How to Avoid Foreclosure
Guide on how property owners can avoid losing their homes because of delinquent payments
Home Improvements
whether you want to fix a faucet or add a new addition to your home, you need to know the facts and pitfalls of home improvement.
Help for the Homeless
Housing resources for homeless citizens in the Commonwealth
Habitat for Humanity
A global home-building movement, that builds nearly 25,000 homes per year
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Guide to services for homeless veterans around the nation
Kentucky Shelters
Locate a shelter in your area
Fannie Mae
Find financial products and services that make it possible for low-, moderate-, and middle-income families to buy a home
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Legal Assistance |
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Kentucky Bar Association
Provides referrals to legal assistance in your area
American Bar Association
Kentucky Pro Bono Programs
Legal Aid Network of Kentucky
Find free legal representation for qualified clients facing a number of civil legal problems
American Bar Association
Find legal help for special populations, including older Americans, victims of domestic violence, persons with disabilities, children, military and more
Protection and Advocacy
Legal resource for individuals with disabilities
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Transportation |
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Medical Transportation
Transportation assistance for Medicaid recipients
Kentucky Public Transit Association
Transit agencies and local links by county
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