Thank you, Team Kentucky!

Congrats to Kiana & Brant (BJ) Cunningham, Northeastern Service Region's Foster Parents of the Year! Since opening their home to foster children in 2017, they have welcomed 30 children. Read more: tinyurl.com/3t5v88d4 Be a foster parent! Visit kyfaces.ky.gov.

World Hunger Day presents an opportunity for all of us to play our part in ending world hunger, for good. If you are a Kentuckian needing benefits, please visit kynect.ky.gov

Ky. households that lost food bought with SNAP benefits due to recent power outages of at least 4 hours caused by heavy rain, hail and strong winds can call DCBS at 855-306-8959 to request replacement benefits. Please have your case number ready.

Congrats to David and Mary Caye Martin, Jefferson Service District Foster Parents of the Year! The couple serves as powerful advocates for the children in their care. Read more about the Martins: tinyurl.com/2724hrks Be a foster parent! Visit kyfaces.ky.gov.

DCBS Customers: Protect your benefits, EBT accounts & personal info! Watch video for tips to keep your EBT account safe from scammers. DCBS will never ask for your PIN and neither should anyone else. If you feel your benefits have been compromised, report it at 1-855-306-8959.

Congrats to Jason & Brenda Owsley, Two Rivers Service Region's Foster Parents of the Year! The couple have fostered since 9/2021 and adopted 3 boys from foster care. Learn more re: the Owsleys at tinyurl.com/3xf9ytsb To be a foster parent, visit kyfaces.ky.gov.

Congrats to Charles & Keshia Hurd, Cumberland Service Region Foster Parents for 2024! Thank you for your love, care and devotion! Read more about the Hurds at tinyurl.com/9ds6jhju DCBS appreciates all of our wonderful foster parents! Learn more: kyfaces.ky.gov.

Congrats to Jerry & Rena Bartley, Salt River Trail Service Region Foster Parents, 2024! The Bartleys have fostered for 21 years, assisting 100s of placements. Read more at: tinyurl.com/4v2k6ny5. To learn more about being a foster parent, visit kyfaces.ky.gov.

The Grayson County DCBS Office at 100 McCubbin Blvd. in Leitchfield has reopened after closing last week due to a community water emergency. Customers may also visit kynect.ky.gov or call 855-306-8959. To report child/adult abuse, please call: 1-877-597-2331.

Congrats to Mary Lu Funyak, Northern Bluegrass Service Region Foster Parent of the Year! Thank you, Mary Lu, for your love, care and devotion! Read more re: Ms. Funyak's service at tinyurl.com/bddnpuj5. Learn more about being a foster parent, visit kyfaces.ky.gov

A water leak has temporarily closed the Grayson Co. DCBS Office. Customers: visit kynect.ky.gov or call 855-306-8959. In-person services are available at Breckinridge County DCBS, 110 Old US Hwy 60, Hardinsburg. To report child/adult abuse, please call: 1-877-597-2331.

Congrats to Wendell and Shirley Smith, DCBS Eastern Mountain Service Region Foster Parents of the Year! Thank you, Wendell and Shirley, for all your love, care and devotion! To learn more about being a foster parent, visit kyfaces.ky.gov

Due to forecasts for severe weather, DCBS Offices statewide will close at 2 p.m, ET, and 1 p.m, CT. Customers can still receive assistance through the DCBS Call Center at 855-306-8959 or online at kynect.ky.gov.

May is here! Together we can make a difference in the lives of youth in foster care. Learn more about fostering: kyfaces.ky.gov or call 1-800-232-5437.
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Current foster youth ages 16-21 and their caregiver -- join Ky. RISE at the 2024 Youth Empowerment Conference, June 10-11, at the Griffin Gate Marriott in Lexington. This free event will feature inspiration, information, and fun! Register by May 15th at prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov/kyrise/

From our partners KY Youth Advocates, tune in to the first 'Community In-Site' podcast to learn more about the family well-being movement. Listen on Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/com… or Spotify open.spotify.com/show/2AaDWDfXG…

Attention! Help DCBS keep your benefits safe from scammers! If you receive an email or text indicating your data has been compromised, please call 1-888-979-9949 to order a new EBT and change your PIN. Questions? Call DCBS at 1-855-306-8959.