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Child Care Expense Assistance | Garrard County Office, Kentucky Department of Community Based Services

Child Care Expense Assistance

136 Commerce Drive, Lancaster, KY 40444

Eligibility
Must have/meet:
  • Resident of Kentucky
  • Income guidelines
  • Other program requirements
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
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (EST)
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

859-792-2186
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Protection and Permanency Main

855-459-6328
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KI-HIPP Insurance Main

859-792-2049
Fax·

Fax

855-306-8959
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Family Support Main

Application process
Call or apply online at https://benefind.ky.gov/
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
Providing organization
Kentucky Department of Community Based Services
Provides various community-based services and takes reports of adult or child abuse/neglect.
Child Care Expense Assistance | Garrard County Office, Kentucky Department of Community Based Services