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Community Agencies serving Williamstown and Grant County
Senior Citizens/Adult Assistance SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER |
400 N. Main St. Williamstown, KY | 859 824-6415 | Center Hours: 8:30am-3:00pm Monday-Friday Congregate for meals at center. Call by 12:00pm prior day to order a meal for following day. Meals on Wheels- lunch available five days a week. Van service for congregate meals at center, grocery shopping and medical appointments. |
GRANT MANOR HEALTH CARE CENTER |
201 Kimberly LaneWilliamstown, KY | 859 824-7803
| Administrative Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday The facility provides direct nursing services to those requiring long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services. Special programs for the cognitively impaired. We provide information on living wills and financial counseling relating to nursing facility placement is available. |
JONESVILLE REST HOME
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230 School RoadJonesville, KY | 859 824-4610
| A personal care facility for those who need assisted living to care for their daily needs. Private pay beds and Medicaid is accepted. We offer medication administration and help with daily needs such as food, housing and transportation to doctor appointments. We are a licensed adult day care center. |
NORTHERN KY. AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT |
22 Spiral DriveFlorence, KY. | 859 283-1885
| Contracts with agencies to provide services to persons 60 or older for home-making, transportation, advocacy, personal care, and Meals on Wheels. Personal care attendants for persons disabled with two or more dysfunctional limbs. Distributes commodities to low income families (i.e. flour, corn meal, beans, canned pork, butter, etc.) |
HEALTH and SAFETY KENTUCKY VISION PROJECT
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Frankfort, KY 40622 or P.O Box 572 514 Capitol Avenue Frankfort, KY 40602 | Phone (502) 875-3516 Fax (502) 875-3782 email: info@kyeyes.org | Or visit www.kyeyes.org for an application or visit the nearest Salvation Army location for an application. KVP offers low cost eye exams and glasses to eligible applicants. |
NORTHERN KENTUCKY HEALTH POINT
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Bellevue Health Center
103 Landmark Drive
Bellevue, KY 41073
1100 Pike St.
Covington, KY 41011
(West of I-75) 4307 Winston Ave.
Covington, KY 41015
(located in Latonia Shopping Plaza, next to Kroger) | office: 859-655-6100 | http://www.healthpointfc.org/about/Bellevue.shtml Offers primary medical and dental care for adults and children at their Covington, Bellvue and Latonia offices. Acts as a "safety net" for those without health insurance. |
AMERICAN RED CROSS, GRANT COUNTY UNIT | P.O. Box 363 Williamstown KY 41097 | 859 630-3460 | www.cincinnatiredcross.org Emergency 1-800-255-7070 American Red Cross Health and Safety Services provides the knowledge and teaches the skills that enable people to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies and contribute to safer, healthier lives. The Red Cross is a humanitarian organization. Offers first aid and CPR classes
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DIVISION OF PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY |
120 N. Main StWilliamstown, KY | 859 824-4471
| Investigate child abuse and neglect, adult abuse and neglect and domestic violence. Provides on-going services to families identified with the above-mentioned problems. Provides preventative assistance for families with small children in economic crisis. Provides placement for children at risk. Do home evaluations for the court system. |
WOMEN'S CRISIS CENTER serving Grant and Pendleton Counties |
141 N. Main StWilliamstown, KY | 859 824-7697 Fax: 859-824-7477 24 Hour Crisis Line:
800-928-3335 | www.wccky.org Providing crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and rape. All services are free and confidential. |
DIVISION OF FAMILY SUPPORT |
120 N. Main St. Williamstown, KY | 859 824-5202
| Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday Determine eligibility for Food Stamps, KTAP (KY Transitional Assistance Program) and Medicaid |
DIVISION OF PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY |
120 N. Main St. Williamstown, KY | 859 824-4471
| Investigate child abuse and neglect, adult abuse and neglect and domestic violence. Provides on-going services to families identified with the above-mentioned problems. Provides preventative assistance for families with small children in economic crisis. Provides placement for children at risk. Do home evaluations for the court system. |
KENTUCKY HOMEOWNERSHIP
PROTECTION CENTER | 1231 Louisville Road, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
(866) 830-7868
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| New Homeowner Resource. Kentucky’s Response to Foreclosures. The Kentucky Homeownership Protection Center provides a centralized location for information on public services to assist Kentuckians in keeping their homes. Homeowners can find information on the foreclosure process, utility assistance and home repair assistance to make smart choices and avoid losing their homes. If you are currently delinquent on your home loan, in danger of becoming delinquent or are just starting to have financial problems that may affect your ability to pay your mortgage, do not risk losing your home. Options are available. |
BRIGHTON CENTER | 741 Central Ave. Newport KY | 859-491-8303 | Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday The Family Support program works with families who are in need of emergency assistance. The program primarily serves Campbell County, however, residents of Kenton, Boone, Grant, Pendleton, Carroll, Owen, and Gallatin Counties are also assisted. The Family Support Program offers the following types of assistance: food, clothing, rent, deposit, housing searches, tenant/landlord rights, transportation, cleaning supplies, utilities, prescriptions, household items, personal items, diapers, furniture, baby items, USDA commodities, SHARE, and referrals to other agencies.
YOUTH SERVICES: Youth services promote positive youth development and provide an array of services for at-risk youth and their families. Youth Services programs are funded by United Way, State, Federal And private funding services. Contact: 859 581-1111 for emergency or 491-8308 ext. 2100. Programs provided through the Youth Services include: ¨ The 24-hour Homeward Bound Shelter: provides a safe environment & residential treatment for youth 11-17. ¨ Independent Living Services: works with youth, ages 15-21 years old, learning to stand on their own. ¨ Family Preservation/Reunification and FACTS programs: provide in-home services to youth and families dealing with crisis. ¨ Project Safe Place: utilizes trained volunteers to provide a safe environment at local businesses and community sites for youth in crisis. ¨ Youth Empowerment Strategies (YES): a prevention program that works with 4th graders and their families to promote the importance of education and community involvement. ¨ Alternatives to Detention: provides in-home and referral services for youth and families in lieu of detention ¨ Passages: provides in-home services and case planning for children and youth to facilitate permanency placement. Some services are income based however most are free of charge. |
Helping Hands | 214 Barnes Road Williamstown, KY 41097 | | open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday. Helping Hands, a coalition of local churches, is located at in Williamstown. The group’s purpose is to provide emergency help, including food, clothing and furniture, to needy families |
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DEPT. FOR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES | 320 Garrard St. Covington, KY 8020 Memorial Dr. Florence, KY | 859 292-6666
859 371-0808
| Website http://www.oet.ky.gov Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday Provide assistance for job seekers. Connect with employers needing workers. Make referrals to other social agencies. Provide access to unemployment insurance for those meeting eligibility. |
ONE STOP CAREER ALLIANCE OF NORTHERN KY. | 8020 Ewing Boulevard Florence, KY. | 859 371-0808
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Veteran Service: Provide special job search assistance to qualified military veterans. Services include referral to job openings and supportive services, job development, employment counseling, and information regarding veteran’s benefits. In Employment Services: Help individuals prepare for and secure employment. Call Covington at 292-6666 or Florence at 371-0808. Assists employers in locating and selecting the best-qualified workers. Call Florence office at 371-4511. Unemployment Insurance: Certify workers for temporary income maintenance if they are unemployed through no fault of their own. Contact one of the following offices: Covington: (859) 292-6670; Florence: (859) 371-37-0808; or Carrollton: (502) 732-4602 Vocational Rehabilitation: Assist persons with disabilities in job search and/or training. Appointments available in the Covington One-Stop on Thursdays from 8am to 12pm. In Florence, counselors are available Monday-Friday. Call 371-9450, ext.300 W.I.A. Dislocated Worker Program: Assists applicants who were downsized, dislocated or detached from former employers through no fault of their own. Provide assistance with occupational classroom training, career counseling, job-seeker preparation services. In Covington contact 292-6666. In Florence contact at 371-0808. W.I.A. Job-Seekers Assistance Program: Provides assistance to adults who are seeking self-sufficient employment. Individual services may include assessment, assistance with resume writing and interviewing skills, career counseling, and job search assistance. Information regarding short-term pre-vocational and occupational skills training is also available. Contact Brighton Center at 431-9945 in Covington, or 371-0808, ext.602 in Florence. W.I.A. Youth Services: A year-round employment program for youth ages 14-21. Services include job search assistance, tutoring, study skills, leadership development, and supportive services. call 283-1885. DCBS: Provide assistance with food stamps, Medicaid, KCHIP, KTAP, KY WORKS, and ETP. Campbell Co. at 292-6700, Kenton Co. at 292-6600, or Boone Co. at 371-6900. Child Care: Assists any income eligible individual with childcare payment. Contact number is NKADD at 859-283-8189. Department for the Blind: Assists the visually impaired with training and job seeking. 371-3380 for appointment. |
GRANT COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT | 101 N. Main St Williamstown, KY | 859 824-0906 Fax: 859-823-0028 | www.chfs.ky.gov/dis/cse.htm Located on the 3rd Floor of the courthouse. The Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) is responsible for establishing paternity and securing child support, medical support or both for children who receive child support services. DCSE also modifies support, enforces out of state orders and monitors cases. |
KENTUCKY DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT | PO Box 1228
Covington KY | 800 443-1576 | Hours 7:00am-7:00pm Monday-Friday Saturday 7:00am-5:00pm Automated services. Information about applying for child support, payment history, assistance etc. |
NKADD
(CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE) | 22 Spiral Drive
Florence KY | 888-877-1225 or 859 283-8189 | Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm GRANT COUNTY OFFICE: 824-4768 You will need to supply the following at time of appointment: birth certificate, shot records, social security numbers for yourself and your child, picture ID, and a school schedule. Administers state funds to help qualifying families pay for childcare. Serves entire state of Kentucky. Assistance is based on family size and monthly household income. |
CHILDREN INC. | 1053 Madison Ave. Covington, KY | 859 431-2075
| Children Inc. provides after school day care at Crittenden-Mt Zion Elementary School, Dry Ridge Elementary School and Sherman Elementary from 3:00pm-6:00pm Monday-Friday. Staff members receive training in CPR and First Aid, as well as twelve hours training in childcare annually. All programs participate in the STARS FOR KIDS NOW initiative. A snack is offered daily, as well as activities, crafts, homework time and recreation. Please call for daily and weekly rates. 10.00-44.00 weekly. |
GRANT CO. COMMUNITY EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL | 275 School Rd. Dry Ridge KY | 859 824-3040
| Hours: 8:00am–3:30pm The CECC provides state-approved trainings for Grant County child care professionals (in-home & day cares) fall and spring. Scholarships for out of county trainings are provided on a limited basis. Eligibility requirements: Services are provided to in-county childcare providers and individuals interested in becoming certified child care providers. |
WILLIAMSTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION HEAD START | 300 Helton Road Williamstown, KY | 859 824-3228
| www.williamstown.kyschools.us Contact: Misty Middleton Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00
The Williamstown Head Start/Preschool Program provides educational services for children 3 and 4 years of age and residing in Grant County. The federally funded Head Start program serves families meeting income poverty guidelines. Income eligible four year old children and children identified with a qualifying disability/delay are served first, with income eligible three year old children being places as space becomes available. Other eligibility considerations include that are in foster care, families receiving SSI and families receiving KTAP/certain childcare subsidy. The state funded Preschool income guidelines are the same as those of the Federal Free Lunch Program. The eligibility requirements for each program vary. Williamstown Head Start has five centers that are housed in each elementary school located in the Grant county and Williamstown School Districts. Students are placed in classrooms according to residence and district boundaries. Students are in class Monday-Thursday for 3.5 hours a day. Our curriculum addresses the needs of the whole child: Social-Emotional, Intellectual, Physical, Language, and Health. All students receive lunch during their time at school and transportation services are provided to most areas. The office is located behind the Williamstown Independent School Campus. |
WILLIAMSTOWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 318 N. Main St. Williamstown, KY | 859 823-2041 | Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:15am-11:15am operates on School Calendar Preschool services for ages 3 & 4. Must be 3 years old by Oct. 30th. Preschool and Christian curriculum. State Certified. |
NEW DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL CENTER | 39 Warsaw Avenue Dry Ridge, KY | 859 824-7499
| Contact Person: Cathy Davis Center Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday for children ages 6 weeks - 10 years. The Center is state licensed and has a certified staff. The Center has a preschool program, a summer program for school age children, computers, spacious playground, art activities, nutritious meals and snacks. State subsidy is accepted. |
KIDDIE COLLEGE
| 2815 Dixie Hwy. Crittenden, KY 126 S. Main St. Dry Ridge KY | 859 428-2777
859-824-3777 | Center Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday for children ages 6 weeks -10 years. The Center is state licensed and has a certified staff. The Center has a preschool program, a summer program for school age children, computers, spacious playground, art activities, nutritious meals and snacks. State subsidy is accepted. |
GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 201 Barnes Road Williamstown, KY | 859 824-2080
| www.grantcountypubliclibrary.org
Contact: Susan Calloway Nimersheim-Director s.nimersheim@fuse.net Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm Friday and Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm Sunday 1:00-5:00pm September to May
Grant County Library has a collection of 42,000 books, audio books, movies, music, online databases; 14 public computers, wireless internet access, and a small local history collection. The library offers monthly computer classes; informational and recreational programs for adults, teens, children, and families; five weekly story hours for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and families; a summer reading program; and monthly movies for families, teens, and adults; and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service from other libraries. Most programs are free, but registration is required. Free library cards are available to Grant County residents who show proof of address, such as a driver’s license, tax bill, or utility bill, etc. Non-resident and Transient library cards may also be available. For more information contact the library or visit their website. |
GRANT COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE---4 H PROGRAM | 224 S. Main St. Williamstown, KY |
859 824-3355
| http://ces.ca.uky.edu/grant
4-H is the largest youth organization in the world for youth ages 9-19. The purpose of 4-H is to promote the development of youth into productive, self-directing and contributing members of society. This is accomplished through informal education programs, activities and projects led by volunteers and professional educators. Youth may choose to participate in projects and activities from caring for animals, to giving speeches, going to camp, participating in crafts and much more. Clover Bud Clubs are also offered for age 8 years and younger. |
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA www.danbeard.org | 2331 Victory Pkwy. Cincinnati OH | 513 961-2336 | If you are between the ages of 7 and 20, you might be interested in one of the Scouting programs. Scouting offers a time-tested set of activities that have produced fine citizens, strong family members, and community leaders for more than 90 years. |
DRY RIDGE BAPTIST YOUTH GROUP | 19 Broadway St. Dry Ridge KY | 859-824-5501 | Youth Groups meet Wednesday and Sunday evenings. “Team Kids” preschool-5th grade meet 6:30pm-7:30pm on Wednesday. “Children in Action” preschool -5th grade 6pm-7pm on Sunday. Teen Youth Group grades 6th-12th meet Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm and Sunday 5:00pm-6:00pm |
NEW DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL CENTER | 39 Warsaw Avenue Dry Ridge, KY | 859 824-7499
| Contact Person: Cathy Davis Center Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday for children ages 6 weeks - 10 years. The Center is state licensed and has a certified staff. The Center has a preschool program, a summer program for school age children, computers, spacious playground, art activities, nutritious meals and snacks. State subsidy is accepted. |
KIDDIE COLLEGE | 2815 Dixie Hwy. Crittenden, KY 126 S. Main St. Dry Ridge KY | 428-2777
824-3777 | Center Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday for children ages 6 weeks -10 years. The Center is state licensed and has a certified staff. The Center has a preschool program, a summer program for school age children, computers, spacious playground, art activities, nutritious meals and snacks. State subsidy is accepted. |
CUB SCOUTS |
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| For information on Cub Scouts/ Boy Scouts for ages 11 years and older, call 1 800-872-6887or visit our web site at www.danbeard.org. |
A.W.A.N.A. YOUTH GROUPS | Crittenden Baptist Church | 859 428-3122 | Children’s Programs for ages Kindergarten and up. Meetings are on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:15pm |
SHERMAN BAPTIST YOUTH GROUP | 3525 Dixie Hwy. Dry Ridge, KY | 859 428-2695 | Contact Person: Gary Rose Sunday Evening Youth Group: 5:30pm. Youth program for children through age 18. Children’s Choir offered to children age 5 through 5th grades. Contact Person for Choir: Tony Doane Youth Bible Study: Wednesday evenings. |
SHERMAN ELEMENTARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER | 3985 Dixie Hwy. Dry Ridge KY | 428-5500 | Contact: Nancy Powell nancy.powell@grant.kyschools.us
The Sherman Elementary Family Resource Center serves as a direct link between community agencies, SE School and families throughout the Sherman Mt. Zion area. The SES Family Resource Center provides referrals for health services, childcare, adult education, counseling and basic needs. Resources and direct services are provides for parenting skills, reading programs, school services summer programs and school programs. Parent involvement programs and opportunities are also available throughout the year. |
CRITTENDEN-MT. ZION FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER | 270 Crittenden-Mt. Zion Rd. Dry Ridge, KY | 859 428-0800
| Contact Person: Kay Hughett kay.hughett@grant.kyschools.us
CMZ Family Resource Center serves as a direct link between community agencies, CMZ School and families throughout the Crittenden-Mt. Zion area. The CMZ Family Resource Center provides referrals for health services, childcare, adult education, counseling and basic needs. Resources and direct services are provided for parenting skills, reading programs, school services, summer program and school programs. |
LICKING VALLEY GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL, INC. | 607 Watson Road Erlanger, KY | 859 342-6263 or 800 716-6162
| Contact Person: Amanda Stites, Membership Marketing Manager Girl’s organization, which includes traditional troops and interest, groups. |
MASON-CORINTH FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER | 225 Heekin Road Williamstown, KY | 859 824-9510
| Contact Person: Marianne Smith, Coordinator Email: Marianne.smith@grant.kyschools.us Center Hours: 7:45am - 3:45pm, Monday – Friday The Family Resource Center assists families in finding services in the community that meet their needs. We host several programs throughout the year for families to attend. |
MVPARENTS AND TEEN CLASSES |
305 School Rd.
Dry Ridge KY | 859-824-1270 | Contact: Grant County Youth Service Center 824-1270 (M-F 7:30-4:00) www.grantcountyysc.com ( to pre-register)
Classes are Tuesday evenings 6:00pm-8:30pm at the YSC located behind Grant County Middle School. Teens grade 6-12. Facilitators will help families to identify their strengths through the Developmental Assets Inventory and increase their assets throughout the 8 week sessions.
Class #1-Building Your Team Class #5 Family Team Scrimmage Class #2- Family Communication Class #6 Friends and Relationships Class #3 Developing Family Values Class #7 Family and Community involvement Class #4 Boundaries and Expectations Class #8 Celebration- Making our Family Plan
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WILLIAMSTOWN FAMILY RESOURCE/YOUTH SERVICE CENTER |
300 Helton St.
Williamstown, KY | 859 824-4421
| Contact Person: Kelly West Coordinator kelly.west@williamstown.kyschools.us Tammy McClelland Coordinators Assist. Tammy.McClelland@williamstown.kyschools.us The center links, finds, and develops programs primarily for Williamstown School students and their families, so that students may do better in school. Programs provided range from parenting classes, student after-school programs, summer programs for elementary children and various workshops. |
DRY RIDGE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER |
275 School Rd.
Dry Ridge, KY | 859 824-3040
| Contact Person: Lanette Whalen, Coordinator Email: lanette.whalen@grant.kyschools.us Web address: www.dryridgeelementary.net/frc The Dry Ridge Elementary Family Resource Center links Dry Ridge Elementary families with their community through referrals, programs and events. Referral assistance is available for health, vision, childcare, adult education, community education, and basic needs. The FRC sponsors a wide variety of family programs and events, all geared toward family involvement in the school, continued education for the parent and child, and overall educational success. Programs include, but are not limited to, Family Reading Night (held once a month), Family Fun Night (held approximately 6 times per school year), after school programs for students (craft days, special events) and Family Support Services Call the FRC or visit our website to receive more information. |
GRANT COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES CENTER | GCMS --- 305 School Road GCHS ---715 Warsaw Rd Rm.247 Dry Ridge KY | 859 824-1270 -GCMS | Jenny MacDougall, jenny.macdougall@grant.kyschools.us
Hours: GCMS 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday GCHS 7:30-3:30pm Monday-Friday The Grant County Youth Service Center serves the Grant County Middle and High School students with the goal of removing barriers to education. We link students/families with community agencies. Referrals are made for substance abuse, physical & mental health issues, basic needs, and educational support
We sponsor programs and supply resources for: - Career exploration and development
- Summer and Part-time job development (High School)
- Peer Mediation
- Teen Parent Support
- Support Groups: Anger Management, Depression, Peer Relationships, Divorce, Grief, etc.
- Programs for prevention of substance abuse and violence
- Tobacco Education
- Parenting Education
- Volunteering opportunities
- Family crisis and mental health counseling
- Health and social services
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