Family Resources in Kentucky

Dial 2-1-1 to connect with local food pantries, emergency food distributions, and family assistance programs anywhere in Kentucky. Available 24/7.

Louisville's primary food bank serving Jefferson County and surrounding areas. Operates food pantries, mobile markets, and summer feeding programs for kids.

Network of food banks serving all 120 Kentucky counties. Use their locator to find your nearest food pantry, mobile distribution, or emergency food box program.

Central and Eastern Kentucky food bank serving 50 counties. Offers mobile markets, school pantries, and BackPack program sending food home with kids on weekends.

Apply for monthly SNAP food benefits through the Kentucky Benefits portal. Benefits loaded to an EBT card accepted at grocery stores statewide.

Free healthy food, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support for KY families with infants and children under 5 and pregnant women. Apply at your local health department.

Free meals for children 18 and under at hundreds of sites across Kentucky during summer months. No registration required. Find a site at the USDA site locator.

Louisville-area homeschool support group offering community events, field trips, co-op classes, and resources for families in the Louisville metro area.

Statewide homeschool organization offering legal guidance, co-op directories, curriculum resources, and community connections for Kentucky homeschool families.

Official state resource for Kentucky homeschool notification requirements, required subjects, and guidance. Includes a sample notification letter template.

Kentucky requires annual written notification to your local school board within 10 days of the start of each school year. Must provide 170 instructional days (1,062 hours) and teach 8 required subjects in English. No standardized testing required. Must give a name to your homeschool.

Statewide network connecting Kentucky homeschool families with co-ops, curriculum fairs, social events, and legislative updates affecting home educators.

Parent-led co-op serving Louisville metro families. Offers enrichment classes, social events, field trips, and community support for secular and inclusive homeschoolers.

Annual July convention at Cobb Galleria serving families across KY, TN, and GA. Curriculum vendors, workshops, and community. Highly affordable.

After-school programs for youth in Louisville providing academic support, arts, sports, and leadership development in a safe environment.

Free after-school programs, homework help, STEAM activities, and reading clubs at branch locations across Lexington-Fayette County.

Free and low-cost after-school programs including sports leagues, arts, and STEM activities at parks across Jefferson County.

Offers after-school programs, homework help, enrichment activities, and summer camps. Financial assistance available for qualifying families.

Beautiful 16,000-acre arboretum and forest near Louisville offering free admission on select days. Features the Forest Giants sculptures and miles of family trails.

Kentucky State Parks offer free day-use admission to all 45 state parks statewide. From Natural Bridge to Cumberland Falls — great free outdoor adventures for families.

Free programming for kids and families including storytime, STEAM activities, summer reading programs, and events at 18 branch locations.

The iconic bat factory and museum offers free Friday evening admission (5–8pm) during summer months for Louisville families.

Louisville museum honoring Muhammad Ali. Offers free admission on select days and free youth programming. Check their calendar for free family events.

Subsidized childcare for working families. Income-based assistance to help cover the cost of licensed childcare while parents work or attend school.

Temporary cash assistance for low-income families with children. Apply through the Kentucky Benefits portal or your local DCBS office. Also provides childcare assistance and job training.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps Kentucky families pay heating and cooling bills. Apply through your local community action agency.

Free or low-cost health insurance for children in Kentucky families who don't qualify for Medicaid but can't afford private insurance. Covers doctor visits, prescriptions, dental, and vision.