Why I Became a Foster Parent
Hear from Sandra as she shares why she chose to become a foster parent and the difference fostering has made in her life.
Regional Foster Collaboratives
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Our goal is to provide stable, out-of-home placements for children in need, working with child welfare agencies to provide quality care to youth in the least restrictive setting possible. The results we see in the youth that pass through our care encourage us to carry on in our mission to give even the most troubled kids a second chance.
Unique Features:
Therapeutic Foster Care
CARF accredited
Responds in a moments notice
Therapy and Psychiatric services
Contact Information:
Keshaye Patton (502) 267-0102
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We put relationships first—because that’s what matters most. At the Home, we provide thorough, proven training to help families succeed and navigate the foster care system with confidence. You won’t be alone—we’re with you every step of the way, making sure you’re ready to support the children who enter your home.
Unique Features:
Therapeutic Foster Care
Children of all ages up to 21
Medically Complex children
Emergency Teen Placement
Project Keepsafe (PKS
Contact Information:
Kim Jordan
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Omni Family of Services is a national human services agency providing child welfare, behavioral health and community-based services to children, adults and families. With a commitment to delivering the highest quality care, Omni combines innovative tools, evidence-based practices and a full continuum of trauma-responsive solutions to support and empower clients on their journey to healing. Founded in 1991, Omni is part of the 3LS Inc. family of employee-owned companies and is headquartered in Nashville, TN, serving clients across 10 states.
Unique Features:
Child Welfare & Behavioral Health
Services in 10 States
Therapeutic foster care
Unwavering support to vulnerable children, adults & families
Contact Information:
Katie Hockenberry
502-822-7679
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Our mission is to to improve the lives of children with incarcerated parents and vulnerable children by providing a loving, nurturing, and stable home environment, while concurrently coordinating essential services for parents.
Unique Features:
Voluntary placements
Serves mother’s who are incarcerated, have a history of incarceration or are at risk of incarceration
Provides recovery support - 1 to 30 day placements
Primarily under school aged children
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SAFY provides a safe and stable living environment as we work to build the tools to support permanency through reunification whenever possible.
Unique Features:
Therapeutic Foster Care
Predominately serves ages 10-18
Therapy Services
LGBTQIA+ inclusive
Contact Information:
Courtney Lucas
502-682-4801
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Giving Children a Home - We provide inclusive and compassionate care to ensure a safe home and bright future for every child in our diverse community.
Unique features:
Therapeutic Foster Care & Medically Fragile
Children of all ages up to the age of 21 and parenting teens
Foster Homes & Residential (48 bed facility)
Behavioral Health Services Program including medication management
Contact Information:
Lisa Barber Atwell
Cell: 502-641-1406
Office: 502-893-0241
Lisab@sjkids.org
Jefferson Foster Collaborative
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Founded in 1880, Home of the Innocents believe in building a strong community where everyone has the support they need to gain stability and fulfillment. Because our mission focuses on the care and support of children and families, we collaborate with local, state, and federal policymakers to strengthen our systems and cultivate a community that provides for the well-being of its members.
Children of all ages up to 21
Diverse Programs
Emergency Teen Placement
Medically complex children
Therapeutic Foster Care
Contact Information:
Kim Jordan
502-596-1313Contracts with the State
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Omni Family of Services is a national human services agency providing child welfare, behavioral health and community-based services to children, adults and families. With a commitment to delivering the highest quality care, Omni combines innovative tools, evidence-based practices and a full continuum of trauma-responsive solutions to support and empower clients on their journey to healing. Founded in 1991, Omni is part of the 3LS Inc. family of employee-owned companies and is headquartered in Nashville, TN, serving clients across 10 states.
Unique Features:
Child Welfare & Behavioral Health
Services in 10 States
Therapeutic foster care
Unwavering support to vulnerable children, adults & families
Contact Information:
Katie Hockenberry
502-822-7679
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Founded in 1995, our mission is to improve the lives of children with incarcerated parents and vulnerable children by providing a loving, nurturing, and stable home environment, while concurrently coordinating essential services for parents.
Primarily under school-aged children
Provides recovery support: 1 to 30-day placements
Respite care services
Services mothers who are incarcerated, have a history of incarceration or are at risk of incarceration
Contact Information:
Julie Barkley502-493-5007
administrator@openarms.orgVoluntary Placement
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SAFY provides a safe and stable living environment as we work to build the tools to support permanency through reunification whenever possible.
Unique Features:
Therapeutic Foster Care
Predominately serves ages 10-18
Therapy Services
LGBTQIA+ inclusive
Contact Information:
Courtney Lucas
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Founded in 1849, we are a multi-faceted, child caring nonprofit licensed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. We also provide inclusive and compassionate care to ensure a safe home and bright future for every child in our diverse community.
Behavioral Health Services Program, including medication management
Child Development Center
Children of all ages up to the age of 21 and parenting teens
Foster Homes & Residential (48-bed facility)
Therapeutic Foster Care & Medically Fragile
Contact Information:
Lisa Barber Atwell
Cell: 502-641-1406
Office: 502-893-0241
Lisab@sjkids.orgContracts with the State
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Southern Bluegrass Foster Collaborative
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Founded in 1880, Home of the Innocents believe in building a strong community where everyone has the support they need to gain stability and fulfillment. Because our mission focuses on the care and support of children and families, we collaborate with local, state, and federal policymakers to strengthen our systems and cultivate a community that provides for the well-being of its members.
Children of all ages up to 21
Diverse Programs
Emergency Teen Placement
Medically complex children
Therapeutic Foster Care
Contact Information:
Kim Jordan
502-596-1313Contracts with the State
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Salt River Foster Collaborative - Developing
Regions are developing.
Come back and visit us soon to learn more.
Don’t see your Region Above?
A collaborative may not have formed in your region yet, however there are wonderful agencies to select from. Please click on your region below for more information.
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Adair, Bell, Casey, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Taylor, Wayne and Whitley Counties
Agencies in this region include: Benchmark Family Services, NECCO, Sunrise Children’s Services, Heritage Children’s Services and Buckhorn Children & Family Services.
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Breathitt, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe Counties.
Agencies in this region include: Benchmark Family Services, Sunrise Children’s Services, Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, NECCO, and Family Connection.
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Jefferson Region is Jefferson County.
Agencies in this region include: Benchmark Family Services, Home of the Innocents, NECCO, OMNI, Operation Open Arms, SAFY, and St. Joseph Children’s Home.
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Bath, Bracken, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lawrence, Lewis, Mason, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Robertson and Rowan Counties.
Agencies in this region include: Family Connection Benchmark Family Services, Family Connection, Gateway Children’s Services and Sunrise Children’s Home.
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Boone, Bourbon, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Kenton, Nicholas, Owen, Pendleton and Scott Counties.
Agencies in this region include: Benchmark Family Services, NECCO and Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home.
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Anderson, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Franklin, Grayson, Hardin, Henry, Laure, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, Washington and Woodford Counties.
Agencies in this region include: Heritage Children Services, Home of the Innocents, NECCO, New Hope Foster Homes, Operation Open Arms, SAFEY, St. Joseph Children’s Home, and Sunrise Children’s Home.
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Boyle, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer and Powell Counties.
Agencies in this region include: Benchmark Family Services, NECCO, OMNI, Operation Open Arms, SAFEY, and Sunrise Children’s Services.
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Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, Muhlenberg, Trigg and Todd Counties.
Agencies in these counties include: NECCO, OMNI, Benchmark, Sunrise Children’s Services, New Pathways for Children and Stepstone Alternative Youth Services.
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Allen, Barren, Butler, Daviess, Edmonson, Hancock, Hart, Henderson, Logan, McLean, Metcalfe, Monroe, Ohio, Simpson, Union, Warren and Webster Counties.
Agencies in this region include: Uspiritus, Alternative Youth Services, NECCO, Sunrise Children’s Services, Benchmark Family Services and Heritage Children Services.