Improvement of Family Life




		FRANKLIN COUNTY COUNCIL ON FAMILY ABUSE PO Box 4012 Frankfort KY 40604	Domestic Emergencies: (502) 320-3620 All other calls: (502 ) 229-6116 www.fccofa.org

		Dedicated to breaking the cycle of family violence in our community. As part of its mission, the council maintains the community's only Safe House/shelter for victims of domestic violence and abuse and operates as a clearinghouse for victims to receive critical information and assistance. Eligibility: Anyone in an abusive situation including women, men, children and the elderly. Cost: None Board President: Sherry Harrod fccofa@gmail.com



		FRANKFORT HALFWAY HOUSE 925 Wash Road Frankfort, Kentucky 40601	T: (502) 223-2017

		Provides structured living for males who have substance abuse problems and assists in drug-free lifestyle development with strong emphasis on 12-step recovery programs. Individuals will transition to independent living through development of employment skills and support system for sobriety. Eligibility: Completion of residential phase of chemical dependency treatment. Cost: $10.00 per day or $70.00 per week Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Contact : Glenn Hurley ghurley@bluegrass.org



		LEGAL AID OF THE BLUEGRASS 104 East 7th Street Covington KY 41011	T: (800) 928-4556 www.lablaw.org
		Provides legal services for the indigent within 125% of federal poverty guidelines; addresses family law, private landlord/tenant issues, public housing, benefits eligibility (AFDC, SSI, Food Stamps), unemployment, consumer and collection issues. Elibility: Cost: Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Managing Attorney: Richard A. Cullison rcullison@lablaw.org
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		SIMON HOUSE 208 West Campbell Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40601	T: (502) 223-2138 simonhouseonline.org
		The SIMON House is a transitional living home for adult women and their children where they can live in order to learn independent living skills and prepare themselves for a productive return to society. The house contains six family units and provides housing to transient women, access to the health department, Social Insurance, doctors, and education and job search assistance. Eligibility: Women 18 years of age or older, who are homeless and are pregnant and/or are caring for children Cost: Free (Participation in Financial Counseling is required) Office Hours: M-F (8am - 5pm) to public. Open 24 hours a day to residents. Executive Director: Pam McCalla simon@fewpb.net
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		THE SUNSHINE CENTER 101 St. Clair Street Frankfort, KY 40601	T: (502) 875-3495

		The Sunshine Center intends to address the problem of child abuse in Frankfort, Franklin county, and the surrounding areas. The target population includes the adult survivors and child victims in our community who have been, or are currently suffering from abuse. The mission of the Sunshine Center is to create a safe, neutral and nurturing environment for children and families in our community through: Education for improved parenting and life skills; Counseling and referral services to break the cycle of abuse; Charitable interventions to support families in crisis; Strengthening public awareness and understanding of the impact abuse has on families and children; and Supervised visitation with a non custodial relative to establish or maintain a relationship between the child and the relative (parent, grandparent, other). In summary services available are victim therapy, parenting classes, supervised visitation, and crisis intervention. Eligibility: For victim therapy: The individual must be a victim, witness, or survivor of some form of abuse, i.e. child abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse. For other services: Anyone with these needs Cost: The only fees are for supervised visitation at $20/hour. Parenting classes for people living outside Franklin County are charged $50.00 for 12 weeks. Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Executive Director: Nicole Barber nicolesunshine@fewpb.net
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		THORN HILL EDUCATION CENTER 700 Leslie Avenue Frankfort, KY 40601	T: (502) 223-3110
		Provides GED, English as a Second Language, Teen Parenting, and Adult Education classes and tutoring for grades K-12 and high school courses. Eligiblity: Cost: Office Hours: Director: Mike Rosenstein mike.rosenstein@ffclc.com
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