KY Family to Family Health Information Center

10/23/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE: SNAP Benefit Update

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continues to operate during October 2025 and individuals will receive their October benefits as usual.

Because of the federal government shutdown, Kentucky has been told that November 2025 SNAP benefits may be delayed if the shutdown continues. It is not yet known whether November benefits will be loaded on EBT cards on time, or at all, while the shutdown continues.

What SNAP participants should know:

• You will still get your October benefits.
• You can keep using any benefits already on your EBT card.
• This issue does not affect your eligibility for SNAP.
• DCBS offices are open and still taking applications. This includes benefits from the Simplified Assistance for the Elderly (SAFE) and Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP) programs.

For the latest updates, visit chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs, check your kynect.ky.gov account, or watch for official DCBS texts or emails.

10/22/2025

💼 Did You Know? Kentucky Has an Employment First Policy!

Employment First means that competitive integrated employment in the general workforce is considered the first and primary option for people with disabilities of working age who want to work—including autistic individuals.

Why does this matter?
Currently, only 37.9% of Kentuckians with disabilities are employed, compared to 78.2% of Kentuckians without disabilities. That's a gap we can—and must—close!

Signed into law on March 24, 2022, Kentucky's Employment First Policy is working to:
✅ Build a more inclusive workforce
✅ Strengthen Kentucky's economy
✅ Improve quality of life for citizens with disabilities across the Commonwealth

This impacts everyone:
Employers – Consider inclusive recruitment and retention practices
Educators – Incorporate employment goals into transition planning and IEPs
Service Providers – Center employment in goal setting and service delivery
Individuals with Disabilities – Know your rights and pursue your employment goals
Policy Makers – Advance workforce development with inclusion in mind

Employment First is about presuming competence and creating opportunities for ALL Kentuckians to contribute their talents and skills to the workforce.

Learn more: www.employmentfirstky.org

10/20/2025

We 💛 the Yellow Dot initiative 🟡 from Kentucky Autism Training Center!

🚗💛 Stay Safe with the Yellow Dot Program Sponsored by the Kentucky Autism Training Center! 💛🚗

The Yellow Dot Program is a FREE safety initiative designed to help first responders access vital medical information during an emergency. This program can be especially helpful for:

✅ People with autism, disabilities, or chronic health conditions
✅ Older adults
✅ Caregivers and support professionals
✅ Anyone preparing for emergency interactions

How it works:
1️⃣ Place the Yellow Dot decal on the lower-left corner of your rear vehicle window (driver’s side).
2️⃣ Complete your personal information form and keep it in your glove box.
3️⃣ Make sure each driver and passenger has their own completed form.

📦 Materials are FREE for Kentucky residents. Each set costs nearly $2.00 to print and ship — by requesting only what you need, you’re helping us share this life-saving resource with more people across the state!

👉 Request your FREE Yellow Dot Program materials today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting: www.kyautism.org

Together, we can make Kentucky’s roads safer for everyone. 💙

10/20/2025

If you or someone you care for may qualify for medical cannabis, the Office for Medical Cannabis can help.

Learn More here:

The Patient and Caregiver Registry Portal is open for applications as of January 1, 2025. You can access the portal here​.

10/12/2025

Building your knowledge in special education strengthens your ability to be an advocate. Join the Bridging the Gap series this fall and gain tools around IDEA, ADA, 504 plans, IHPs, and procedural safeguards. Morning and evening times every week make it convenient for everyone to attend.
https://tinyurl.com/547uuakt

10/09/2025

📢 Register for montly Medicaid information meetings here ➡️ https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rmtBFvYqQUyVIwJR4ioI3w

There's still time left to register for Kentucky Medicaid's virtual monthly meeting for this month! Join us as we discuss important topics and updates related to Medicaid. Participants will have the chance to ask questions.

Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rmtBFvYqQUyVIwJR4ioI3w

10/08/2025

🍂✨ October Caregiver Newsletter is Here! ✨🍂

Fall is in full swing, and we’ve packed this month’s newsletter with autism-friendly tools for caregivers and families:

🎃 Halloween Toolkit (social stories, communication boards, safety tips)

🛠️ Downloadable supports for home, school, and community

💡 Stress-saving strategies for the season

📖 Available in English and Spanish.

👉 English: mailchi.mp/louisville/october-caregiver-toolkit-2025
👉 Español: mailchi.mp/louisville/october-2025-caregiver-newsletter-10168535

📬 Don’t miss future issues—sign up to get the newsletter straight to your inbox! ➡️ tinyurl.com/KATCMailingList

10/05/2025

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Mark your calendars! Join Kentucky Medicaid on Oct. 16 for our monthly virtual meeting. This virtual meeting is open to anyone interested in Medicaid topics and developments. Participants have the opportunity to ask questions as well.

When: Oct. 16, 2025, 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rmtBFvYqQUyVIwJR4ioI3w

09/21/2025

⁉️ Will you be the next addition to our team?! We are hiring for a Part Time- FFTL position:

🎉 WEST Region Program Director!

📍The position is based out of one of the Office for Children with Special Healthcare Needs’ WEST Region offices: Daviess, Hardin, Jefferson, McCracken, or Warren Counties. This position serves all families of Kentucky residing on the West side of the Bluegrass.

📋 If interested in applying, please complete the following Hiring Questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/g/E7kc357xaM

✉️ Contact andrea.halbert@ky.gov, our Ky F2F Grant Program Supervisor, for more information.o

09/18/2025

🎉 We are hiring for our second Part Time- FFTL position: WEST Region Program Director!

📍The position is based out of one of the Office for Children with Special Healthcare Needs’ WEST Region offices: Daviess, Hardin, Jefferson, McCracken, or Warren Counties. This position serves all families of Kentucky residing on the West side of the Bluegrass.

📋 If interested in applying, please complete the F2F Hiring Questionnaire form found in the comments section.

✉️ Contact andrea.halbert@ky.gov, our Ky F2F Grant Program Supervisor, for more information.

08/30/2025

Our offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. If you need assistance, the kynect portal is always available here: https://kynect.ky.gov/

08/10/2025