Two years later, kinship care families in Kentucky are still waiting for promised relief

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 893

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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FRANKFORT — A legislative committee has found deficient a proposed regulation for implementing a law to help kinship care families that has been stuck in limbo for two years.

The legislature approved and Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 151 in 2024. It would provide financial relief to grandparents and others who are raising children who otherwise would be in state care by making it easier for the family members to qualify for foster …

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