McCracken County Office, Kentucky Department of Community Based Services
Address
2855 Jackson Street
Hipp Building Suite 1
Paducah, KY 42002
(270) 575-7105
Description:
Provides a variety of services and programs including family support, eligibility determinations for Medicaid, food benefits and administration of an energy cost-assistance program. Coordinates child welfare and violence prevention efforts in Magoffin County. Provides prevention services to mediate the risk of child abuse and neglect.
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (CST)
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
December 2, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2855 Jackson Street
Hipp Building Suite 1
Paducah, KY 42002
Phone Numbers
Protection and Permanency Main
(270) 575-7105
Child and Adult Protection Hotline
(877) 597-2331
Family Support Main
(855) 306-8959
Legal Status:
State Government
Services
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Description
Provides subsidies to help families pay and obtain child care that allows parents to work, attend education and training programs and/or participate in the Kentucky Temporary Assistance Program. Child care subsidies are also available for child protective services.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (CST)
Required Documents
Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Social Security card * Birth documentation for each child to be enrolled * Proof of residency * Proof of household income * Other required program documentation
Eligibility
Must have/meet: * Resident of Kentucky * Income guidelines * Other program requirement
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Call or apply online at https://benefind.ky.gov/
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Investigates reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment. Documents substantiated cases and provides for the temporary placement of children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (EST)
Required Documents
No documentation required
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Please call or email intake@sbsr@KY.gov
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Kentucky Children's Health Insurance (KCHIP) program
Description
Provides free or low-cost health insurance for children younger than 19 years of age without health insurance.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (CST)
Required Documents
Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Proof of household income
Eligibility
Must have/meet: * Resident of Kentucky * 19 years of age and younger * Household income at or less than 218% of the federal poverty level
Fees
Varies based on eligibility
Intake Procedure
Walk-in or call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
People in mass care shelters are not eligible. If a household continues to need Food Stamp assistance after the certification period, they must apply for the regular Food Stamp program.
Description
Provides food stamp coupons to households who have lost food, income or liquid resources due to a declared disaster in situations where the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved activation of the program. Households are certified for two weeks to a month depending on USDA approvals and must be in a situation where they can purchase and prepare meals.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (CST)
Required Documents
Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Social Security card * Proof of household income
Eligibility
Must have/meet: * Household must either live or work in an identified disaster area * Been affected by the disaster * Certain D-SNAP eligibility criteria
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Please call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card similar to a bank debit card which can be used in most grocery stores to purchase food.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (CST)
Required Documents
Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Social Security card * Proof of household income
Eligibility
Must meet income guidelines
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Walk-in or call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Kentucky Integrated Health Insurance Premium Payment (KI-HIPP)
Description
Provides a voluntary Medicaid program offered to eligible policyholders to help pay for the cost of an Employer-Sponsored Insurance (ESI) plan. The KI-HIPP program also may provide more healthcare options by providing access to the full traditional Medicaid network and allowing entire families to be on the same health insurance plan.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (CST)
Required Documents
Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) * Premium rate sheet * Other documents as requested during application process
Eligibility
Must have/meet: * Resident of Kentucky * Kentucky Medicaid members and non-Medicaid policy holders with at least one Medicaid member on their plan * Insurance through an employer * Coverage through United Mine Workers, Retiree Health Plan or COBRA
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Visit https://benefind.ky.gov/
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Description
Provides health insurance program for low-income persons that do not have access to insurance provided by an employer or cannot afford privately purchased health insurance. It covers children, elderly and/or persons with disabilities and other people who are eligible to receive federally assisted income maintenance payments.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (CST)
Required Documents
Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Social Security card * Proof of household income
Eligibility
Must have/meet: * US citizen * Resident of Kentucky * 65 years of age or older or * Permanently disabled or * Pregnant woman, parent or caretaker of a child * Income guidelines
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Walk-in or call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Description
Provides time-limited cash assistance for needy families with (or expecting) children as well as job preparation, work opportunities and access to supportive services.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (CST)
Required Documents
Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Social Security card * Proof of household income
Eligibility
Must have/meet: * US citizen * Children must be citizens or have eligible alien status * Children must be 18 years old or younger (If older than 18 years of age, must be a full time student with an expected graduation date before the age of 20) * Families must have a child under 18 years of age living in the home * Social security number * Income guidelines * Pregnant women are eligible for TANF during the month before their due date
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Walk-in or call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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Description
Provides nutrition education and food vouchers for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children younger than age 5 who cannot afford an adequate diet and those who have a condition which shows a need for better nutrition.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (EST)
Required Documents
Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Social Security card * Proof of household income
Eligibility
Must have/meet: * Pregnant or a new mother with infant and children younger than 5 years of age * Income eligible
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Walk-in or call
Geography Served
- Kentucky
- Mccracken County
- Mccracken County
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