Kentucky ADRC, DAIL, and 211 Resource Navigation

What it offers

Kentucky's Aging and Disability Resource Center provides information and referrals to aging and disability programs and services, including help for caregivers who are overwhelmed, concerned about what happens to the person in their care, or looking for available aging and disability supports. The Department for Aging and Independent Living oversees statewide programs and services for Kentucky elders and individuals with disabilities, works with Area Agencies on Aging and Independent Living and other partners, and provides one-on-one assistance by phone to help people locate appropriate programs and services. Kentucky 211 is a statewide helpline and online resource directory that connects people with essential community services including housing, food, health care, employment, crisis intervention, senior services, respite care, adult day care, transportation, legal assistance, and disaster aid.

Questions that decide eligibility

GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:

1. 01

   Does the person receiving care live in Kentucky?

   Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.

2. 02

   Does your relationship to the person — spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, other relative, or non relative — count for this program?

3. 03

   Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?

4. 04

   Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists null hours)?

5. 05

   Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name.

   Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.

6. 06

   What documents do you need from us to start an application?

7. 07

   Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?