Ky.gov An Official Website of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Home (current) Foster Care/Adoption Kinship Contact Us My Account Previous Next Find a Foster Care and Adoption Informational Meeting near you: 2021 Informational Meeting Schedule November is National Adoption Month. Find out more about National Adoption Month and the theme: Every Conversation Matters at National Adoption Month Child Welfare Information Gateway Welcome Thank you for your interest in learning more about foster care and adoption with the Commonwealth of Kentucky. We applaud you for your willingness to want to make a difference in the lives of children. It is amazing what a life-changing moment it is for you and a child when you choose to open your heart to a young person in need of a temporary home! Most of the children simply need a place to reside temporarily before they are returned to their biological families. For those children who cannot return home, adoption provides them with a permanent family to call their own. Foster and adoptive parents are a valuable resource for children, their biological families, and the entire community. In addition to foster care and adoption, the state of Kentucky values relative and fictive kin caregivers and their dedication to children. Familial and fictive relationships and attachments are paramount for a child’s wellbeing. Relatives and fictive kin caregivers undertake the responsibility of caring for their loved ones and are a valuable resource to the Commonwealth. These caregivers also need resources and support to ensure their success. Foster Care/Adoption Basic Information How We Support You Certification Requirements View/Inquire Waiting Children-Photos View/Inquire Waiting Children-Videos KY RISE Kinship Navigator Basic Information How We Support You Get Started Inquire on Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Home Contact Us Resources FAQs Success Stories Videos Testimonials Back to Top ⇡ Policies Security Disclaimer Accessibility Commonwealth of Kentucky © 2018. All rights reserved.