After two years of limbo, Kentucky’s kinship care is back on track

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: August 31, 2026

Words: 880

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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After two years of limbo, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has started implementing a 2024 law to help families who step in to raise a minor relative, known as kinship care families.

The Kentucky legislature approved and Gov. Andy Beshear signed SB 151 in 2024 to provide financial relief to grandparents and others who are raising children who otherwise would be in state care by making …

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