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Kentucky
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 8, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Kentucky, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resources portal or the Louisville Metro COVID-19 Response website.
Description of Program and Relief
Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP)
Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP) provides financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children in Kentucky and the parents or relatives with whom the children live. KTAP also helps families find jobs or get training that leads to a job. Although no specific guidance has been issued with respect to COVID-19, affected families may qualify if they meet eligibility requirements (below).
A family can receive KTAP benefits for 60 months (five years) in a lifetime. Each month a family receives KTAP benefits counts toward the 60-month lifetime limit. For example, a family may receive KTAP benefits for 24 months, stop, and later receive 36 more months of benefits.
KTAP payments to families are based on family size and income. In addition to the monetary grant, KTAP recipients also may qualify for supportive services such as childcare and transportation assistance through the Kentucky Works program. Relocation assistance, educational bonus, work incentive bonus and employment retention assistance benefits also are available to qualified KTAP recipients.
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Kentucky Department for Community Based Services
Dates Available
Existing program.
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Must have low or very low income, be a Kentucky resident, U.S. citizen or qualified alien, unemployed or underemployed (working for very low wages), a parent/relative caregiver responsible for children up to age 18 (or 19 if school attendance requirements are met).
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
N/A
Contact for More Information
The DCBS call center can be reached at (855) 306-8959.
Specific information for KTAP is available at (502) 564-3440.
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