Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Kentucky: Kinship Care, KTAP, and Support

Last updated: 7 April 2026

Bottom line: In Kentucky, the old state Kinship Care Program is not the main path for most new caregivers. Most grandparents now need to look first at child-only Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP), SNAP food help, Medicaid or KCHIP through kynect, the Kinship Support Hotline, and, in DCBS cases, the choice between temporary custody and staying on the foster-care track.

If the Cabinet for Health and Family Services is involved, do not sign or agree to a custody plan until you understand how it changes payment options. In Kentucky, that first choice can decide whether you can later get foster care payments or a long-term subsidy through Subsidized Permanent Custody.

Emergency help now

• If the child is in immediate danger, call 911 or the Kentucky Child/Adult Abuse Hotline at 1-877-597-2331.
• If DCBS placed the child with you or is investigating the family, call the Kinship Support Hotline at 1-877-565-5608 and ask what deadline applies to your custody choice and whether a placement support benefit is available.
• Apply right away for KTAP, SNAP, Medicaid, KCHIP, and child care by calling DCBS at 1-855-306-8959 or using kynect.

What this help actually looks like in Kentucky

The first big action item is this: if DCBS is involved, ask whether the child will stay in Cabinet custody or whether you are being asked to take temporary custody. In Kentucky, that choice matters more than many families realize. If you take temporary custody too early, you may cut off the foster-care payment path for that case.

Kentucky still uses the words kinship care, but many older pages make this more confusing than it needs to be. The old state Kinship Care regulation still exists, but it says a child is not eligible if the child’s initial eligibility determination was made on or after April 1, 2013. That means most new grandparents should not expect a separate old-style Kentucky Kinship Care monthly check. The real Kentucky options for most new families are child-only KTAP, the Relative/Fictive Kin Placement Support Benefit, child care assistance, KY-KINS peer support, foster care payments if you stay on the foster track, and senior caregiver programs run through Kentucky’s Area Agencies on Aging and Independent Living.

Kentucky also spreads this help across several systems. DCBS handles benefits, child protection, and foster care. kynect is the main online benefits portal. Schools follow Kentucky Department of Education rules and local district policies. Medical coverage may run through regular Medicaid or KCHIP, or through SKY when a child is in out-of-home care. Respite and older caregiver grants usually run through one of Kentucky’s 15 aging regions, so county and region matter.

Quick facts

• Best immediate takeaway: Most Kentucky grandparents should start with child-only KTAP, SNAP, Medicaid or KCHIP, and the Kinship Support Hotline.
• One major rule: In a DCBS case, temporary custody and foster-home approval are not the same thing, and the choice affects money.
• One realistic obstacle: Kentucky has some outdated pages with older KTAP amounts, so ask the worker to use the current income-and-resource-limits sheet.
• One useful fact: If a child is in foster care, the new school must enroll the student right away even if records are missing.
• Best next step: Make one folder for every paper you get and write down names, dates, and case numbers for every call.

Need	Best Kentucky contact
Cash, food, Medicaid, KCHIP, or child care application	DCBS at 1-855-306-8959 or kynect
Kinship case questions in a DCBS placement	Kinship Support Hotline at 1-877-565-5608
kynect login or portal trouble	Kynect customer service 1-855-459-6328; technical help 1-844-407-8398
Older caregiver respite, local grants, or aging services	Aging and Disability Resource Center at 1-877-925-0037
Child abuse or immediate safety danger	911 or the Kentucky abuse hotline at 1-877-597-2331

Who qualifies

In plain English, you are the main audience for this guide if:

• you are a grandparent or older relative caring for a child because the parents cannot;
• the child is living in your home full-time or almost full-time;
• you need cash help, food help, school authority, medical consent, or long-term legal stability;
• you are caring for the child informally, under a court order, or through a DCBS placement; or
• you are an adult child helping a parent or grandparent sort out Kentucky benefits.

Important Kentucky distinction: a relative means related by blood, marriage, or adoption. A fictive kin caregiver is a close family-like adult who is not legally related. That difference matters because fictive kin are not eligible for KTAP for a fictive kin child, even though they may still qualify for some DCBS kinship supports.

Best first steps after a grandparent takes in a child

• Find out what kind of case this is. Ask: “Is this family-arranged care, a court custody case, or a DCBS case?” Do not assume they are the same.
• If DCBS is involved, ask about the court timeline. Kentucky’s relative caregiver guide says the 72-hour hearing is held within 72 hours of emergency custody, not counting weekends and holidays.
• Ask for the DPP-178 choice form right away. Kentucky’s current DCBS manual says relatives and fictive kin generally have 10 working days, and no later than the initial court date, to choose whether to seek temporary custody or pursue foster-home approval while the child stays in Cabinet custody.
• Apply for benefits the same day. Use kynect or call 1-855-306-8959 for KTAP, SNAP, Medicaid, KCHIP, and child care.
• Get authority papers for school and doctors. If you do not yet have custody papers, use the Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit.
• Make a list of immediate child needs. Think beds, clothes, prescriptions, school supplies, transportation, and child care. That list helps when asking for the one-time placement support benefit.
• Call for senior caregiver help too. If you are age 55 or older, or living on Social Security or a pension, ask your local Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living about respite, support groups, and caregiver vouchers.

Financial help for grandparents raising grandchildren

Child-only TANF for grandparents raising grandchildren

In Kentucky, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash program is called Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP). For many grandparents, the most practical version is a child-only KTAP case.

• What it is: A monthly cash benefit for a child being raised by a parent or eligible relative.
• Who can get it or use it: Usually a grandparent or other relative by blood, marriage, or adoption. The child’s parents cannot live in the home. KTAP is not available to fictive kin caregivers for fictive kin children.
• How it helps: It provides cash for basic needs. Kentucky kinship guidance says child-only KTAP and Medicaid are based on the child’s income, if any, which is why many grandparents on a fixed income should ask for the case to be handled as child-only.
• How to apply or use it: Apply at kynect, by calling DCBS at 1-855-306-8959, or in person through your local DCBS office. If the website is down or you cannot finish the full application, filing Kentucky’s PA-77 intent-to-apply form can help protect your filing date.
• What to gather or know first: Your photo ID, proof the child lives with you, any court papers or safety-plan papers, the child’s birth certificate and Social Security number if available, income proof, and whatever you know about the absent parents for child support referral.

Current Kentucky KTAP maximum payment amounts: the current CHFS income-and-resource-limits sheet shows these maximum monthly payment amounts.

Eligible children or persons in the KTAP benefit group	Maximum monthly KTAP payment
1	$372
2	$450
3	$524
4	$656
5	$766
6	$864
7 or more	$964

Real-world warning: Kentucky still has at least one older kinship page showing lower KTAP amounts. If you find conflicting numbers online, ask the worker to check the current income-and-resource-limits sheet used with the main KTAP page.

Kinship care payments and kinship navigator help in this state

Know this first: the old separate Kentucky Kinship Care payment is not the realistic path for most new caregivers. Under Kentucky’s current Kinship Care regulation, a child is not eligible if the child’s initial eligibility determination was made on or after April 1, 2013. In plain language, that means most new grandparents need to look at newer Kentucky options instead.

• What it is: Today’s practical Kentucky kinship-help package usually means the Relative/Fictive Kin Placement Support Benefit, the KY-KINS peer support program, child care help, and the Kinship Support Hotline.
• Who can get it or use it: Relative and many fictive kin caregivers in DCBS-related cases. Some benefits depend on whether the child is in Cabinet custody, temporary custody, or informal care.
• How it helps: The one-time placement support benefit can pay for immediate needs like beds, clothing, school supplies, or a larger apartment deposit. The Kentucky page says it may be up to $350 for one child, $700 for two, $1,050 for three, $1,400 for four, $1,750 for five, and $2,100 for six or more. KY-KINS offers one-on-one virtual peer support and statewide KIN VIP Zoom support groups.
• How to apply or use it: Ask the child’s social worker to request the placement support benefit right away, or call the Kinship Support Hotline at 1-877-565-5608. Kentucky’s current manual says payment requests cannot be made after 12 months and a timely request should usually be paid within 7 to 10 working days.
• What to gather or know first: Placement date, court papers if any, a written list of what the child needs now, and your best contact and payment information.

Can grandparents get foster care payments?

Yes, but usually only if the child stays in Cabinet custody and you pursue approval as a relative or fictive kin foster home.

• What it is: A foster-care payment path for relatives and fictive kin in DCBS cases.
• Who can get it or use it: Grandparents or other kin caring for a child in Cabinet custody who complete the Kentucky approval process. If you accept temporary custody first, Kentucky’s DCBS manual says you cannot later pursue foster-parent approval for that placement.
• How it helps: Kentucky’s current service-array checklist says a family that is actively pursuing approval receives a reduced $12 per day while approval is pending. After approval, the current DCBS resource parent handbook shows basic per-diem rates starting at $22.70 per day for a child from birth through age 11 and $24.70 per day for age 12 and older, with higher rates for advanced, care plus, and medically complex placements.
• How to apply or use it: Tell the worker on the front end that you want the foster-home route, not temporary custody. Ask for the DPP-178 choice form and, if needed, the DPP-179 Relative/Fictive Kin Caregiver Agreement.
• What to gather or know first: Expect background checks, a home study, home safety review, IDs, driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and other household paperwork. Kentucky also uses separate approval tracks for relatives and fictive kin, so ask the worker to explain exactly which track you are on.

Guardianship assistance for older caregivers

In Kentucky, the subsidy-style permanency path for many foster-track kinship families is called Subsidized Permanent Custody (SPC).

• What it is: A long-term monthly subsidy route for a child in Cabinet custody who has been living with an approved relative or fictive kin foster family.
• Who can get it or use it: Families in DCBS cases where the child has been in the approved relative or fictive kin foster home for at least six consecutive months and return home or adoption is not the chosen permanency plan.
• How it helps: Kentucky’s SPC regulation and current DCBS procedures allow a monthly subsidy that cannot exceed the foster care maintenance payment. Medicaid can continue after the permanent custody order and subsidy agreement are signed. Kentucky’s current policy also allows approved non-recurring SPC expenses of up to $2,000 per child before finalization.
• How to apply or use it: Ask the child’s worker and the recruitment-and-certification worker for an SPC consultation. The subsidy contract must be approved before the court gives you permanent custody.
• What to gather or know first: Placement timeline, proof of foster-home approval, current per-diem information, child care needs, and court paperwork. If you get permanent custody before the contract is in place, Kentucky says you lose eligibility for SPC payments.

Support groups and respite help for older caregivers

• What it is: Kentucky’s Kentucky Family Caregiver Program and National Family Caregiver Support Program, both run through local Area Agencies on Aging and Independent Living.
• Who can get it or use it: For the Kentucky Family Caregiver Program, the grandparent must be the primary caregiver for a grandchild under 18, the child must live in the home, the parents cannot live there, income must be no more than 150% of the federal poverty level, and the family cannot receive state Kinship Care benefits. For the national program, grandparents and relatives age 55 or older caring for a related child under 18 can qualify for support services.
• How it helps: Kentucky says these programs can provide information, referrals, counseling, support groups, training, respite, and in some cases a grant or voucher each fiscal year for clothing, school supplies, legal services, medical or dental expenses, and other approved costs.
• How to apply or use it: Contact your local Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living or call the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 1-877-925-0037.
• What to gather or know first: Proof of age, income, proof the child lives with you, and any receipts or estimates for the help you need. Local availability and waitlists vary by region.

Legal custody vs kinship care vs informal caregiving

Arrangement	Who makes day-to-day decisions	Main Kentucky help	Main warning
Family-arranged care with no papers	Usually the parents still have full legal control	May still apply for some benefits if otherwise eligible	You may have trouble with school, medical care, and long-term stability
Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit	The caregiver can make many school and health care decisions for 1 year	Fast Kentucky tool for school and medical access	It is not custody, and a parent or guardian can override it
Temporary custody to the grandparent or other relative	The relative under the court order	Often the cleanest path for child-only KTAP	In a DCBS case, taking temporary custody may block later foster payments
Child stays in Cabinet custody while relative seeks foster approval	DCBS remains legally involved while the child lives with you	Reduced payment while approval is pending, then foster-care per diem if approved	You must complete the approval process and keep the child in Cabinet custody
Subsidized Permanent Custody	The permanent custodian under court order and subsidy agreement	Long-term monthly subsidy and continued Medicaid in eligible cases	The contract must be approved before final permanent custody

School enrollment and medical consent issues

Do not wait for a full custody case if the child needs school or medical care now. Kentucky gives relatives a practical stop-gap tool: the Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit. Under KRS 405.024 and KRS 158.144, a caregiver can use a notarized affidavit to authorize many health care decisions and make school-related decisions for a child living in the caregiver’s home.

The affidavit is valid for one year and can be renewed annually. It does not make you the child’s legal custodian. A parent, de facto custodian, guardian, or legal custodian can still override your decision. Kentucky law says a school in the caregiver’s district should honor the affidavit, but not if staff reasonably believe it is being used only to gain access to athletics or to get around attendance boundaries or special school programs.

For regular school enrollment, Kentucky’s public school enrollment guidance allows many forms of age proof, including prior school records and a notarized statement from a relative or guardian. A current immunization certificate must be on file within two weeks of enrollment. If the child is in foster care, the new school must enroll the student immediately even if records are incomplete.

Local variation matters: school district nonresident rules differ across Kentucky, so if you want the child to stay in a different district or school, ask about the district’s local policy before assuming it will be allowed.

Medicaid and health insurance for grandchildren in a grandparent’s care

• What it is: Medicaid, KCHIP, and in some out-of-home care cases, SKY.
• Who can get it or use it: A child in your home may qualify for Medicaid or KCHIP. Kentucky says KCHIP covers uninsured children under 19 whose countable income is below 213% of the federal poverty level.
• How it helps: It can cover doctor visits, prescriptions, therapy, preventive care, and other child health needs. Kentucky’s SKY program covers children in out-of-home care, including children placed with relative or fictive kin caregivers.
• How to apply or use it: Apply through kynect or by calling 1-855-306-8959. If the child is in Cabinet custody, ask the social worker whether the child is already enrolled and whether the case is under SKY.
• What to gather or know first: Kentucky’s children’s health application checklist says to gather proof of income for the prior two months, proof of unearned income, child care expenses if any, insurance information, proof of identity, and proof of citizenship for children born outside Kentucky.

Food help and child benefits for kinship families

• SNAP: Apply through the same kynect system or by calling DCBS. Kentucky’s SNAP page notes that benefits depend on household size and income and may allow deductions for rent, utilities, child care, and child support paid out.
• Child support: If you receive KTAP, Kentucky usually requires a child support referral when a parent is absent from the home. For status questions, use the Kentucky Child Support line at 1-800-248-1163.
• Practical tip: If your adult child lives with you too, do not assume the household will be counted the way you think. Ask DCBS to explain who is in the SNAP household and who is in the KTAP benefit group.

Housing help for seniors raising grandchildren

Kentucky does not have one special statewide housing program just for grandparents raising grandchildren. Most housing help is local.

• Utilities first: Kentucky’s LIHEAP program helps about 150,000 Kentucky families with heating costs each winter. It is run through local Community Action Agencies, not one central state office.
• What LIHEAP usually needs: Utility bills, proof of current income, shutoff notice if you have one, proof of address, proof of who lives in the home, Social Security numbers, and proof of citizenship or permanent residence.
• Local resource finder: Use kynect resources to look for rent help, transportation, legal aid, food pantries, and local housing programs by ZIP code.
• Senior-housing warning: If you live in senior-only or subsidized housing, tell the landlord or property manager before a child moves in. Occupancy rules, lease terms, and unit-size rules can affect whether the child can stay there legally.

What documents grandparents need

• ☐ Your photo ID
• ☐ The child’s birth certificate, Social Security number, and Medicaid card if available
• ☐ Any court order, safety plan, placement paper, or DCBS notice
• ☐ Proof the child lives with you, such as school papers, mail, or a signed statement
• ☐ Income proof for you and the child, including Social Security, pension, or child support
• ☐ Rent receipt, lease, mortgage statement, and utility bills
• ☐ School records, immunization certificate, and any special education papers
• ☐ Prescription lists, doctor names, and therapy information
• ☐ The Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit if you do not yet have custody papers
• ☐ A notebook with names, dates, phone numbers, and case numbers

How grandparents can apply for benefits in this state

• Ask what legal lane you are in. Before you fill out forms, ask whether this is an informal care arrangement, temporary custody case, or DCBS placement.
• In DCBS cases, ask for the Kentucky-specific decision forms. That usually means the DPP-178 and sometimes the DPP-179.
• Apply for public benefits right away. Use kynect or call 1-855-306-8959. If the website fails, file the PA-77 or apply by phone so you do not lose time.
• Ask for all programs at once. Say: “Please screen me for child-only KTAP, SNAP, Medicaid or KCHIP, child care, and any kinship placement support.”
• Call your aging office too. Use the AAAIL directory or the ADRC at 1-877-925-0037 for respite, support groups, and caregiver grants.
• Bring or send copies, not originals. Keep one full set for yourself.
• Get names every time. Write down the worker’s name, date, time, and what they told you.

Reality checks

• Old pages can mislead you. Kentucky still has some older kinship pages online. If a number looks too low, ask DCBS to confirm the current KTAP limits from the main income-and-resource-limits sheet.

• Temporary custody can cost you money later. In Kentucky, taking temporary custody in a DCBS case may end your chance to move into the foster-payment path for that placement.

• Not every kinship caregiver qualifies for the same programs. A blood relative, a step-grandparent, and a fictive kin caregiver can face very different benefit rules.

• Local waitlists are real. Respite, older-adult homecare, legal help appointments, housing help, and even support-group options can vary by county and by the aging region that serves you.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Assuming the old Kentucky Kinship Care payment is still open to most new cases
• Signing a custody order before asking how it affects foster payments
• Missing the DPP-178 decision window in a DCBS case
• Waiting too long to ask for the one-time placement support benefit
• Using an unsigned or unnotarized caregiver affidavit
• Failing to tell the school or doctor when the child no longer lives with you
• Not saving copies of every notice, denial, and application

Best options by need

• I need cash now: child-only KTAP, SNAP, and the one-time placement support benefit
• I need school and doctor authority now: the Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit or a custody order
• I need long-term monthly support in a DCBS case: stay on the foster-care track and ask early about SPC
• I need respite, school-supply help, or a small caregiver grant: Kentucky Family Caregiver Program or National Family Caregiver Support Program through your AAAIL
• I need housing or utility help: LIHEAP, kynect resources, and local Community Action help
• I am overwhelmed and do not know where to start: Kinship Support Hotline at 1-877-565-5608 and ADRC at 1-877-925-0037

What to do if denied, delayed, or blocked

• Ask for the exact reason in writing. Do not settle for “you do not qualify.” Ask what rule, document, or coding issue caused the denial or delay.
• Check whether the case was coded correctly. Ask if it was treated as a child-only case, a relative case, a fictive kin case, or a foster case.
• If kynect is the problem, use the phone. Call DCBS at 1-855-306-8959. For account help, call 1-855-459-6328. For technical trouble, call 1-844-407-8398.
• Use Kentucky’s fair-hearing process if needed. The PA-77 form instructions say you can request a hearing by calling 1-855-306-8959, through your personal kynect page, through any DCBS office, or by writing to the Division of Administrative Hearings, 105 Sea Hero Rd., Suite 2, Frankfort, KY 40601.
• For benefit complaints, call the Ombudsman. Kentucky lists the Office of the Ombudsman and Administrative Review at 1-800-372-2973.
• If school enrollment is blocked, take your affidavit or court order back to the school and ask for a written refusal. Then use the Kentucky Court of Justice Self-Help Portal or local legal aid.

Plan B / backup options

• If KTAP is not available, still ask for SNAP, Medicaid or KCHIP, school-based help, and LIHEAP.
• If you are not a legal relative, ask about KY-KINS, the one-time placement support benefit, child care, and any DCBS service-array help that applies to fictive kin.
• If you cannot manage full-time care much longer, ask your AAAIL about respite and ask DCBS or the court what permanency option is being planned next.
• If you need forms or basic court guidance, use the Kentucky legal forms page and the Kentucky legal-help page.

Local resources in Kentucky

• Kinship Support Hotline: official contact page, 1-877-565-5608
• KY-KINS and KIN VIP virtual support: statewide peer support through Kentucky FACES
• Area Agencies on Aging and Independent Living: county-by-county regional directory
• Aging and Disability Resource Center: state entry point for older adult help, 1-877-925-0037
• Grandparent support groups: Kentucky FACES support-group page for the current county list
• Legal help: Kentucky Court of Justice legal-help pages and the Legal Aid Network of Kentucky
• Local need finder: kynect resources for housing, food, transportation, mental health, and legal help

Frequently asked questions

Can a grandparent in Kentucky get child-only KTAP without having legal custody?

Sometimes, yes. A grandparent who is a qualifying relative may be able to get KTAP even without a final custody order, but the case details matter. If DCBS is involved, ask whether the child is considered placed with you and whether the case should be handled as child-only. If you do not yet have custody papers, the Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit can help with school and medical access while you sort out benefits.

Does Kentucky still have a separate Kinship Care monthly payment?

For most new families, no. Kentucky’s old Kinship Care regulation still exists, but it makes children ineligible if the initial eligibility determination was made on or after April 1, 2013. A few older or follow-the-child cases may still exist, but most new grandparents need to focus on KTAP, the placement support benefit, foster-care payments, or SPC.

If DCBS asks me to take my grandchild, should I agree to temporary custody right away?

Not until you understand the money and permanency consequences. In Kentucky, taking temporary custody may help you move faster toward a child-only KTAP case, but it can also block the foster-payment route for that placement. If the child stays in Cabinet custody while you seek approval as a relative foster parent, Kentucky’s current guidance says you may receive a reduced payment while approval is pending and then a foster-care per diem after approval. Ask for the DPP-178 choice form and get answers before court if possible.

What form lets a grandparent enroll a child in school or consent to medical care without a custody order?

The main Kentucky tool is the Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit. Under KRS 405.024 and KRS 158.144, a notarized affidavit can let a caregiver make many health and school decisions for a child living in the caregiver’s home. It lasts one year, can be renewed, and does not replace custody.

Can my grandchild get Medicaid or KCHIP if I am on Medicare, Social Security, or a pension?

Yes, possibly. Your grandchild may qualify for Medicaid or KCHIP even if you are on Medicare or retirement income. In many child-only situations, Kentucky kinship guidance says the child’s own income is the main issue. If the child is in out-of-home care with you through DCBS, ask whether the child is covered through SKY.

What should a grandparent do in the first 72 hours after taking in a child in Kentucky?

First, figure out whether this is a DCBS case, a court custody case, or an informal family arrangement. Second, call 1-855-306-8959 or use kynect to start benefits. Third, if DCBS is involved, call the Kinship Support Hotline at 1-877-565-5608 and ask about your DPP-178 deadline and the one-time placement support benefit. Fourth, get school and medical authority using the caregiver affidavit if you do not yet have a custody order.

Where can older grandparents in Kentucky get respite or small grants?

Start with your local Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living. Kentucky’s caregiver support programs can offer support groups, counseling, training, respite, and in some cases a grant or voucher for things like clothing, school supplies, or legal expenses. If you do not know your region, call the ADRC at 1-877-925-0037.

Resumen en español

En Kentucky, el viejo programa estatal de Kinship Care no es la ayuda principal para la mayoría de los casos nuevos. Para muchos abuelos, la ayuda más realista empieza con KTAP, SNAP, y Medicaid o KCHIP por kynect. Si DCBS está involucrado, la decisión entre custodia temporal y dejar al niño en custodia del Cabinet mientras usted busca aprobación como hogar de foster care puede cambiar mucho el dinero disponible.

Si usted no tiene una orden de custodia todavía, puede usar el Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit para temas escolares y mucha atención médica. Llame a DCBS al 1-855-306-8959 para pedir beneficios y al Kinship Support Hotline al 1-877-565-5608 para preguntas sobre cuidado de familiares. Si usted es un abuelo mayor y necesita descanso, ayuda local o apoyo emocional, llame al Aging and Disability Resource Center al 1-877-925-0037. Para ayuda con vivienda, comida, transporte o servicios legales en su zona, use kynect resources.

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