Kentucky Kinship Resource Center

Home Centers & Labs Kentucky Kinship Resource Center

The Kentucky Kinship Resource Center (KKRC) provides a continuum of services to meet the unique needs of kinship providers across the Commonwealth. Through comprehensive and creative training and education programs, innovative peer support and mentoring initiatives, and broad-based advocacy, KKRC provides the support and resources needed for kinship providers to safeguard the well-being of the children in their care.

KKRC Expansion

The Kentucky Kinship Resource Center is expanding! Beginning July 2024, the KKRC will now serve all caregivers, whether they have custody, are fostering, or are caretaking for a family member or friend’s child. Now, the KKRC programs will be offered to all kinship caregivers in Kentucky, regardless custodial status, including kinship foster situations.

Investing in Kinship Families: KY-KINS Provides Individualized Peer Support

February 5, 2024

Just A Click Away: On-Demand Supports for Kinship Caregivers Available Through Growing Online Catalogue

August 15, 2023

UK Social Work’s Kentucky Kinship Resource Center Receives National Award for Support Program

April 10, 2023

UK Social Work Kinship Program certified, meeting critical state need

March 31, 2023

KY-KINS Program Breaking Down Barriers for Kinship Families with Statewide Expansion

January 31, 2023

UK College of Social Work KIN-VIP Spotlight: Angel M.

November 4, 2022

UK College of Social Work KIN-VIP Spotlight: Barry Shrout

October 13, 2022

UK College of Social Work Celebrates 1 Year of the KY-KINS Program As It Continues to Break Down Barriers for Kinship Families

September 14, 2022

“As a kinship caregiver, I wasn’t able to access programs like KKRC. For many of our caregivers, it is such a relief to know they are not alone. To know that they are heard. To know that there is help. That is what the KKRC is all about.”

Jessica Adkins, Peer Support Specialist

“KY-KINS has a singular focus to support kinship caregivers in all aspects of their kinship lives. Ultimately, we hope to have a positive impact on the people we are able to serve through the program."

Sheila Rentfrow, KKRC Program Coordinator

Kinship Events

Want to learn more?

Kentucky Kinship Resource Center

Home Centers & Labs Kentucky Kinship Resource Center

Available Supports

If you have any questions about the KKRC, please contact Sheila Rentfrow at sheila.rentfrow@uky.edu.

Sign Up to Receive Kinship Care Tips, Trainings, and Supports Right to Your Inbox!

By completing this form, you agree to have your contact information shared with the UK College of Social Work and the college’s Kentucky Kinship Resource Center.