Kentucky Outreach

Archive for the ‘Legal and Ombudsman Services’ Category

Protection & Permanency
Family Support Services

Protective service agency reference for abused/neglected children and adults, cooperate with juvenile and circuit courts. Provide treatment to youths in trouble. Upgrade family life.

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday-Friday)

SERVICES: Adoption, Foster Care, Adult Services, Protective Services, Family Services, Juvenile Services and Day Care Services. Investigates reports of possible abuse/neglect of children and adults. Placement planning for the elderly.

ELIGIBILITY: Based on need. Sometimes by court order.

SpringHaven, Inc.

P.O. Box 2047
Elizabethtown, KY 42702-2047

Phone: (270) 765-4057
Crisis Line: (800) 767-5838
Fax: (270) 766-1081
Email: springhaven@springhaveninc.org

OFFICE HOURS: 24 hours a day

SERVICES: 24 hour crisis line, emergency shelter, individual counseling, support groups, legal and other advocacy, information and referral, community education, and professional training.

SERVICE AREA: Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, and Washington counties.

ELIGIBILITY: Anyone experiencing spousal/partner abuse and violence.

FEES: None

Crime Victim Advocate
Commonwealth’s Attorney Office

Provides fair, compassionate treatment for victims and witnesses of violent crimes to ensure they are not lost nor forgotten in the legal process. These crimes include murder, reckless homicide, manslaughter, sexual or physical abuse, spouse or child abuse, robbery, kidnapping, wanton endangerment, and residential burglary.

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST (Monday-Friday)

SERVICES: Help victims understand their rights and keep informed of all court dates.

Accompany victims and witnesses to court. Provide emotional support, and help file forfinancial aid through the Crime Victim Compensation Board. Notify victims when criminals are released into custody. Inform victims and witnesses of all probation or parole hearings so they may have input to the process. Identify services needed by victims, witnesses, and their families and refer to appropriate agencies.

SERVICE AREA: Breckinridge, Grayson, and Meade counties.

ELIGIBILITY: Must be a victim or witness of a violent crime, or a family member or survivor of a victim or witness.

FEES: None.

The Caring Place: A Center for Abused Women And Children, Inc.

P.O. Box 945
Lebanon, KY 40033

Phone: (270) 692-9300
Toll Free: (800) 692-9394
Fax: (270) 692-9206 non-dedicated line

Services for any female abused adult and the mother’s children under 18 years of age.

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST. (Monday-Friday)

SERVICES: The Caring Place provides information, counseling, legal advocacy and referral services to victims of domestic violence—available 24 hours a day.

SERVICE AREA: Marion, Nelson, Taylor, and Washington counties.

ELIGIBILITY: Must be a victim of domestic violence.

FEES: None.

Legal Aid Society

416 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: (502) 584-1254
Toll Free: (800) 292-1862
FAX: (502) 584-8014

WEB: www.laslou.org

SERVICES: Legal services, court appearances, advice and representation. Benefits counseling to include assistance with accessing and interpreting benefits/resources.

ELIGIBILITY: Clients needing legal help who are of low income and meet income guidelines.

FEES: None