Statewide Resources
- Suicide prevention
- Call, text or chat 988 for help when experiencing emotional distress
1-855-300-5528
https://www.aetnabetterhealth.com/…
- Serves all youth in Kentucky’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems
- SKY members receive their coverage and extra benefits
- Provides a care management team
https://prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov/kyrise/
- Support for ages 16-28 year olds who are committed to the cabinet
- Post-Secondary Education Tuition Waiver/ETV
- Housing
- KY Rise program offers a one stop resource and opportunity spot for transition age foster alumni
(502) 584-1254
https://www.klaid.org/
- Provides free legal help to individuals and families with incomes at or below 125% to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines
- Family Support
- Housing Preservation
- Employment Issues + Economic Stability
- Safety + Health
- Special Vulnerabilities
https://youthvillages.org/services/lifeset/
- Transition services for youth aging out of foster care ages 16- 22
- Case Management
- Life skills & Education
- Web App that connects users to statewide resources
https://www.orphancarealliance.org/
- Life Coaching
- Miscellaneous Support (Furniture, Holiday Gifts, etc)
Louisville Area Resources
(502)792-7011
https://behavioralhealth.spalding.edu/…
- Therapeutic + Assessment Services
(502) 966-3821
https://daretocare.org/need-food/
- Food Pantry (available at multiple sites)
(502) 584-8090
https://familyscholarhouse.org/
- For current/former child welfare involved young adults pursuing post-secondary education and internships
- Housing
- Educational Resources
(502) 585-4622
https://lul.org/
- Fosters economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities
- Housing
- Employment
- Education
- Life Skills
(502) 384-0091
https://optiontosuccess.org/
- Provides behavioral health services
- Peer support
- GED testing
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/project-life-program
- Program for those who aged out of states care, ages 18-23
- Housing
- CAC- Chafee Extended Services
(502) 690-4003
https://sweeteveningbreeze.org/
- Drop-in center for LGBTQ+ affirming young adults ages 18-24
- Counseling
- Syringe Exchange
- Testing (HIV/HEPC)
(502) 690-4399
https://www.taylrd.org/
- Drop-in center for young adults 16-25
- Psychiatric/Therapeutic Care
- Life Skills
- Laundry Facilities
(502) 574-4115
https://www.thespotky.org/
- Provides resources for young adults 16-24
- Paid Internships
- GED Prep
- Workforce Training
- Paid Internships
- Support for court-involved youth/young adults
(502) 536-3734
https://trueupky.org/
- Peer-to-peer support for ages 16-28
- Connection to + help navigating community resources
- Advocacy Opportunities
(502) 635-5233
https://www.ymcalouisville.org/programs/community/safe-place-services
- Drop-In Space for young adults experiencing homelessness ages 18-24
- Case Management & Referral to Emergency Shelter
- Space with recreational activities, shower and laundry facilities
(502) 290-6121
https://yblky.org/
- Case Management
- Job Training/Leadership Development
- Housing support
Northern Kentucky Resources
(859) 491-8303
https://www.brightoncenter.com/
- Housing
- Employment
- Post secondary educational opportunities
(859) 442-3200
https://www.nkycac.org/
- Support for children under the age of 18 who are alleged or at risk of child sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, human trafficking, or children who have witnessed violent crimes.
- Provides mental health treatment
- Family advocacy
(859) 581-660
https://nkcac.org/services/career-readiness/youthbuild-of-northern-kentucky/
- Career readiness
(859) 431-8717
https://www.welcomehouseky.org/
- Homeless solutions
- Housing and supportive services