Program Description
Grandparent caregivers who meet the eligibility criteria may receive financial assistance or supportive services including information about available services such as support groups and counseling; assistance in gaining access to services; and financial assistance that may be used to purchase clothing, respite, educational supplies, and other expenses that are authorized by program staff. The current funding allocation from the Department of Aging and Independent Living allows $500 per grandchild to purchase the forementioned items. Once applications have been accepted and processed, program staff will schedule a shopping day with each family to purchase approved supplies.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Grandparent must be related by blood, through marriage, or adoption
- Grandparent must be the primary caregiver of a child or children who are no more than 18 years of age
- Grandparent must meet the income eligibility guidelines of 150% of poverty for the household size for the current year
- Neither the child nor the grandparent can receive Kinship care funds and qualify for this program
- Grandparent must be a Kentucky resident
- The parent of the child may not be living in the home
For more information, individuals can contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 606-929-1366.
Completed applications can be email to cody@fivco.org.