Kentucky Department for Community Based Services

Today marks the first day of National Child Abuse Awareness Month and DCBS was proud to join Gov. Andy Beshear and Senior Advisor Rocky Adkins at the state Capitol in Frankfort Tuesday for Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky’s “Pinwheels of Possibility” kickoff event!

Today, on the final day of National Social Work Month, we honor Zachary Morris Kirkpatrick, Social Service Worker II in the Salt River Trail Service Region. Thank you, Zachary, for your skill and dedication! #TeamKentucky #NationalSocialWorkMonth

In honor of National Social Work Month, we salute Rodney Coots, Social Service Clinician II with the Eastern Mountain Region Special Investigations Team, who has served DCBS for 23+ years. Thank you, Rodney, for your compassion and service! #TeamKentucky#NationalSocialWorkMonth

In celebration of National Social Work Month, we're honoring Harley Chestnut, a Social Service Worker II with Butler Co. Protection & Permanency, Two Rivers Service Region. We appreciate your unwavering advocacy and compassionate care! #TeamKentucky #NationalSocialWorkMonth

In honor of National Social Work Month, we salute Mykenzee Roberts, a Social Service Clinician II with the Independent Living Team in the Jefferson Service Region. Thank you for your dedication and advocacy! #TeamKentucky #NationalSocialWorkMonth

Today we honor Tyra J. Chatman, Social Service Clinician II in the Southern Bluegrass Service Region. Thank you, Tyra, for using your voice to uplift, defend, and transform lives! #TeamKentucky #NationalSocialWorkMonth

We’re shining a spotlight today on Michelle Wright, a Social Services Clinician II in the Northern Bluegrass Service Region! Thank you, Michelle, for your dedication and for the care you bring to your community! #TeamKentucky #NationalSocialWorkMonth

Thank you, Tanner Varni, Social Service Worker II with the Northeastern Service Region! We appreciate the compassion you bring to DCBS every day. #TeamKentucky #NationalSocialWorkMonth

Thank you, Aurora Rainbolt - a Social Services Worker II in Christian County Protection & Permanency - for your dedication and commitment! We celebrate you! #TeamKentucky #NationalSocialWorkMonth #KYSocialWork #UpliftDefendTransform #ThankASocialWorker #TheLakesServiceRegion

As a part of National Social Work Month, we celebrate Cortney Napier, a Social Service Clinician II with the Cumberland Service Region’s Protection & Permanency office in Laurel Co. Thank you, Cortney, for your dedication to the children and families you serve! #TeamKentucky

DCBS proudly joins Gov. Beshear and Lt. Gov. Coleman in celebrating Reuben Watson and his leadership with Unity In Action, a faith-based initiative in partnership with DCBS. Reuben was honored yesterday at the Gov.’s 58th Annual Prayer Breakfast. Thanks, Reuben! #Team Kentucky.

Open the door to a child’s future! Join an informational meeting to learn how your family can foster or adopt in Kentucky. Reserve your spot, get the details, and explore what fostering or adopting looks like in your region. #TeamKentucky #fosterky #adoptky #MakeADifference

Today for National Social Work Month, we’re featuring Anthony “Reece” Worman, Social Service Specialist, Regional Permanency Branch. Thank you for your dedication over 20 years! #TeamKentucky #NationalSocialWorkMonth #KYSocialWork #UpliftDefendTransform #ThankASocialWorker

Today we salute Farryn Cecil, Social Service Specialist, Field Development & Support Branch, Southern Bluegrass Service Region, as a part of March as National Social Work Month. #TeamKentucky #NationalSocialWorkMonth #KYSocialWork #UpliftDefendTransform #ThankASocialWorker

As part of National Social Work Month, we salute Michelle Daniels, a Social Service Clinician in Centralized Intake with 21 years of CHFS experience. Thank you to Michelle and all social workers for their dedication and service! #TeamKentucky #NationalSocialWorkMonth

To all Ky. social work professionals: We appreciate you! DCBS Commissioner Lesa Dennis -- a former frontline worker -- thanks every social worker & human services professional for your compassion and advocacy. #NationalSocialWorkMonth #KYSocialWork #UpliftDefendTransform

Make room for hope! Learn about fostering and adopting in Kentucky, meet local staff, and hear about daily care, training, and the supports that help families thrive. One conversation can change a life. Sign up today! #TeamKentucky #fosterky #adoptky #MakeADifference

Open your home to hope! Learn how fostering or adopting in Kentucky works, meet local staff, and hear what supports are available for families. Email the contact for your region to sign up and get everything you need to attend. #TeamKentucky #fosterky #adoptky

Curious about fostering or adopting in Ky.? Join a virtual session for families in your region to learn how you can welcome a child into a safe, loving home. Email the contact for your region to receive event info. #TeamKentucky #fosterky #adoptky