You Can Be a Foster Parent

Every child deserves a family. Learn how you can help.

Fostering can change the life of a child — and yours.

Becoming a foster parent is one of the most rewarding things you can do with your life. It can also be a big, overwhelming decision. Fortunately, becoming a foster parent isn’t a journey you have to take alone.

Qualifications for Fostering in Kentucky

Can be married, single, divorced or in a relationship.

Valid state driver’s license, with reliable transportation.

May or may not have children.

All applicants in the home must be able to attend agency training.

Can own or rent your home or apartment.

Have a physical completed by your primary care physician.

Be 25 years of age, or if a two- parent home, at least one applicant must be 25.

Pass all background checks along with drug screening.

Home must have space for foster child/children.

Must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States.

Be financially stable.

We help people with every aspect of foster parenting

We provide foster parents with critical services to ensure they are as confident and equipped as they can be to guide their kids toward a healthier, successful future. Our foster parent resources include:

Monthly stipend

Training sessions

Small group classes

24/7 on-call support

A dedicated resource coordinator who provides guidance and assistance

Ready to take the first step?

Whether you’ve been considering fostering for years or are just now beginning to consider the idea, we would love to talk. There’s no obligation in getting in touch with us, we just want to answer your questions and make you feel as comfortable as possible in considering this incredible opportunity to transform lives. 


Thank you for your compassion for the kids who need it most.

Kentucky Foster Agency Locations

Bowling Green Foster Care Office

Madisonville Foster Care Office

Lexington Foster Care Office

Paducah Foster Care Office

1240 Ashley Circle

Bowling Green, KY 42104

(270) 716-5031

1055 National Mine Rd.

Madisonville, KY 42431

(270) 825-1698

921 Beasley Dr., Ste. 145

Lexington, KY 40509

(859) 681-7493

6155 State Route 1241

Hickory, KY 42051

(502) 496-8076

Louisville Foster Care Office

1169 Eastern Parkway, Ste. 1216

Louisville, KY 40217

(502) 317-8450