Start hereOfficial
Department for Aging & Independent Living (DAIL)
Start here for Kentucky aging/disability supports and connections to local Area Agencies on Aging & Independent Living.
Kentucky
Kentucky resources for caregivers
Key Kentucky entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportOfficial
Caregiver support & respite
Caregiver supports and respite are often coordinated through local AAAs/AAAILs—start with DAIL.
Medicaid LTSSOfficial
Medicaid waivers & community alternatives (DMS)
Overview starting point for Medicaid community-based services and waivers (details vary by program).
Self-directedOfficial
Participant-Directed Services (PDS)
Self/participant-directed service option for certain 1915(c) waiver services (no eligibility promises).
Job supportOfficial
Family & medical leave (job protection)
Kentucky does not have statewide paid family leave. Start with federal job-protected leave rules.
SafetyOfficial
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Official pathway to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
OmbudsmanOfficial
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Support for complaints and resident rights in long-term care settings (verify local contacts).
Benefits portalOfficial
kynect benefits portal
Apply for benefits and manage cases through Kentucky’s benefits portal.