CHFS West Cumberland Service Region Foster Parenting

05/19/2026

05/14/2026

We’re excited to share that the Orphan Care Alliance event is coming to Life Church in Somerset, KY! ❤️

DCBS will be onsite to answer questions and share information about what it takes to become a foster parent in Kentucky. If you’ve ever considered fostering or simply want to learn more about how you can support children and families in our community, this is a great opportunity.

Come out and join us — we’d love to see you there!

05/05/2026

We're grateful to every Kentucky foster family that steps up to help young Kentuckians in need, and for the CHFS professionals and partners who support foster families and foster youth. Learn more about becoming a foster family with this resource: https://kyfaces.ky.gov/

05/04/2026

Want to make a real difference for children and families in our community? ❤️

The Orphan Care Alliance (OCA) Gateway is building a network of caring volunteers, and we need your help to get it up and running!

This simple online portal connects local families with people who are willing to help meet everyday needs. Once you sign up, you can view requests and choose what you’d like to help with, no long-term commitment required.

🛏️ What kinds of needs?

Furniture for families reunifying with their children
Household essentials like dishes or bedding
Diapers, clothing, and other basic necessities

Sometimes, helping can be as easy as donating an item you already have at home, like an extra couch or bed frame.

Right now, we’re just a few volunteers away from launching:
👉 West Counties need 27 more volunteers
👉 East Counties need 30 more volunteers

Scan the QR code in the image to sign up and get started!

Every small act of kindness helps strengthen families and support children right here in our community. Please consider joining, and feel free to share this post to help us spread the word! 💙

04/20/2026

There are currently 8,812 children in out of home care across Kentucky. Right here in the Cumberland Service Region alone, there are 808 youth in care and only 171 DCBS foster homes available.

That gap matters.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, or even just wondered what it looks like, I’d love for you to join me for a virtual Foster Parent Informational Meeting on May 4th from 6 to 8 PM EST.

This is a no pressure space to learn, ask questions, and get real information about what it means to become a DCBS foster parent and how you can make a difference in a child’s life.

You can register through KYFACES.KY.GOV or reach out to me directly at [email protected] for more details.

You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to be willing to learn.

Hope to see you there 💙

04/10/2026

Kentucky DCBS Foster Parents: We want to make sure your voice is heard! 💬

Foster parents are invited to join the upcoming Commissioner Foster Parent Listening Sessions. This is a valuable opportunity to share your experiences, provide feedback, and help shape the future of foster care in Kentucky.

Your insight matters, and your voice can make a difference. We strongly encourage you to attend one of these sessions if you’re able.

Please see the flyer below for dates, times, and additional details. Please note that these sessions are very valuable and we strongly urge you to attend. Additionally, these sessions are held virtually as well, so you can join from the comfort of your home.

04/05/2026

🌷🐣 Happy Easter from DCBS R&C West!

As we celebrate this season of hope, renewal, and new beginnings, we’re reminded of the difference a loving and supportive home can make in the life of a child.

This Easter, we encourage our community to consider how you can make a lasting impact. There is always a need for compassionate individuals and families willing to open their hearts and homes to children in need.

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, now is a great time to take the first step.

💙 Learn more and start your journey today at: KYFACES.KY.GOV

From all of us at DCBS R&C West, we wish you and your family a joyful, peaceful, and blessed Easter! 🌼

Thank you to Heritage Hope COG for having us at their annual community Easter Egg Hunt!

04/03/2026

DCBS Recruitment & Certification (R&C West) was proud to stand alongside CASA of Southern Kentucky, Somerset Junior Woman’s Club, the Early Childhood Council, Adanta, and the City of Somerset for the Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation signing at the Pulaski County Courthouse.

As Pulaski County Judge Executive Marshall Todd shared, our children are the future of this community, and their safety, stability, and well-being are essential to the success of the entire Lake Cumberland region. This proclamation is more than words. It’s a commitment.

A commitment to prevention.
A commitment to partnership.
A commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and feel safe.

Prevention starts with all of us. It happens in our homes, our schools, our churches, and our communities. When we support families, we strengthen futures.

DCBS remains dedicated to the mission of “A Home for Every Child,” and we are grateful to be part of a community that continues to show up, speak up, and stand in the corner of our children.

Let’s continue to work together to grow a safer, stronger tomorrow for every child in Somerset and Pulaski County.

03/28/2026

Come see us at the DCBS Foster Parent Information Booth today at the Early Childhood Extravaganza at Rocky Hollow from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM (EST)!

There will be door prizes, lots of great community partner booths, and plenty of fun for families. Stop by our booth to learn more about becoming a foster parent and enter for a chance to win a door prize!

We’d love to see you there.