Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services – Department for Community Based Services
Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Department for Community Based Services within the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services is the state child welfare agency, providing child protective services, foster care, adoption, family support, and public assistance through field offices statewide.
Phone: (502) 564-7130
Address: 275 East Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40621
Website: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs
Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter
Services offered: Child protective services, foster care, adoption, family support, public assistance (SNAP, K-TAP, child care), child support enforcement
Ages served: Birth–21
Good to know: State child welfare agency headquarters; local services delivered through county/regional offices.
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Frequently asked questions about Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services – Department for Community Based Services
How do I contact Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services – Department for Community Based Services?
You can call Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services – Department for Community Based Services at (502) 564-7130 or visit 275 East Main Street in Frankfort, Kentucky. Their website is https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs.
What services does Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services – Department for Community Based Services offer?
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services – Department for Community Based Services offers Child protective services, foster care, adoption, family support, public assistance (SNAP, K-TAP, child care), child support enforcement. Serves Birth–21. The Department for Community Based Services within the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services is the state child welfare agency, providing child protective services, foster care, adoption, family support, and public assistance through field offices statewide.
Are services at Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services – Department for Community Based Services free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services – Department for Community Based Services at (502) 564-7130 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services – Department for Community Based Services support?
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services – Department for Community Based Services reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.
Who is eligible for services at Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services – Department for Community Based Services?
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services – Department for Community Based Services reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (502) 564-7130 to confirm before visiting.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.