Assistance programs in Kentucky
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
Kentucky SNAP (Food Assistance)
Kentucky SNAP helps eligible households buy food with an EBT card. An application is followed by an interview and any verification DCBS requests.
Kentucky WIC
Kentucky WIC provides nutrition support for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding participants, infants and children younger than five. Enrollment is handled through local WI
Housing assistance
Kentucky Legal Aid (Civil Legal Help)
Kentucky’s four regional legal aid organizations provide free civil legal assistance. Your county and legal problem determine which organization should review your request.
Utility assistance
Weatherization Assistance Program (Kentucky)
Kentucky weatherization helps eligible households improve home energy efficiency without paying for approved work. Applications go to the local weatherization provider.
Kentucky LIHEAP (Home Energy Assistance)
Kentucky LIHEAP offers seasonal help with home energy expenses through local community action agencies. Application windows and the documents needed depend on the component cu
Health coverage
Kentucky Medicaid & KCHIP
Kentucky Medicaid and KCHIP provide health coverage through eligibility pathways for children, families and other qualifying residents. DCBS handles applications, including th
Cash and income support
Kentucky K-TAP (Cash Assistance)
Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP) supports qualifying families with dependent children. Cash assistance, work services and help with some employment expenses can
Unemployment Insurance (Kentucky)
Kentucky Unemployment Insurance provides temporary benefits to qualifying workers. Filing the initial claim, verifying identity and requesting ongoing benefits are separate st
Child care assistance
Kentucky Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Kentucky’s Child Care Assistance Program helps qualifying families pay for approved child care. DCBS determines family eligibility, while the Division of Child Care handles pr
Additional support
Kentucky 211
Kentucky 211 connects residents with local food, housing, utility, health and other community services. The statewide county map also helps you find the directory serving your
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.