Program Description
Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (K-TAP) is the monetary
assistance program established by Kentucky using Federal funds from the TANF
(Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) block grant. K-TAP provides
financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children in Kentucky and
the parents, or relatives, with whom the children are living. K-TAP also
helps families find jobs or get training that leads to a job.
A family can only get K-TAP for 60-months (5 years) in a lifetime.
Each month a family gets K-TAP counts toward the 60-month limit. A family
does not have to get K-TAP for 60-months straight. For example, a family can
get K-TAP for 24-months and stop. Later, the family can get 36-more
months.
K-TAP payments to families are based on family
size and income. In addition to the monetary grant, K-TAP recipients may
also be eligible for supportive services such as childcare and
transportation assistance through the Kentucky Works program. Relocation
Assistance is also available to qualified K-TAP recipients, as are the
educational bonus, work incentive bonus, and Employment Retention
Assistance.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a
resident of the State of Kentucky, a U.S. citizen or qualified alien,
unemployed or under employed (working for very low wages), a parent/relative
caregiver who is responsible for children up to the age of 18 (or 19 years
old if meeting the school attendance requirement), and have low or very low
income.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
For additional information about K-TAP, contact your local
Department for Community Based Services Office (click here for a list of
offices):
https://apps.chfs.ky.gov/Office_Phone/index.aspx
Or call the K-TAP information line at:
502-564-7050
Managing Agency
Kentucky
http://www.kentucky.gov
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