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

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

TANF

address

455 Park Place, Suite 120A, Lexington, KY 40511

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)
855-459-6328

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KI-HIPP Insurance Main

859-271-2192

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Protection and Permanency Fax

800-752-6200

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Child and Adult Protection Hotline Other

855-306-8959

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Family Support Main

859-246-2674

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Family Support Fax

859-971-4757

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Protection and Permanency Main

877-597-2331

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Child and Adult Protection Hotline

Application process

Walk-in or call

Fees

Free

Service area

Fayette 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

01/22/2026

What's Here

Providing organization

Kentucky Department of Community Based Services
Provides various community-based services and takes reports of adult or child abuse/neglect.