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TANF | Garrard County Office, Kentucky Department of Community Based Services

Resource Name:TANF | Garrard County Office, Kentucky Department of Community Based Services

TANF

address

136 Commerce Drive, Lancaster, KY 40444

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, must be a full time student with an expected graduation date before the age of 20)
  • Families must have a child under 18 living in the home
  • Social security number
  • Income guidelines
  • Pregnant women are eligible for TANF during the month before their due date

Required documents

Please bring with you:
  • Picture ID
  • Social Security Card
  • Proof of household income

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (EST)
859-792-2186

Voice

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Protection and Permanency Main

855-459-6328

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KI-HIPP Insurance Main

800-752-6200

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Child and Adult Protection Hotline Other

877-597-2331

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Child and Adult Protection Hotline

859-792-2049

Fax

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Fax

855-306-8959

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Family Support Main

Application process

Walk-in or call

Fees

Free

Service area

Garrard County, KY
Provides a variety of services and programs including family support, child care, child and adult protection, eligibility determinations for Medicaid and food benefits. Administers the state foster care and adoption systems. Recruits and trains parents to care for children who are wards of the state waiting for a permanent home.

Last Assured

01/23/2026

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