Formula Grant 2501KYSCIP

The Judiciary Courts of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through its Administrative Office of Courts (AOC), received a $942,718 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families under the State Court Improvement Program (CFDA 93.586). This two-year grant, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, will support the AOC's efforts to enhance the quality of court processes and legal representation in child welfare cases across Kentucky's state court system. Key initiatives include conducting court assessments, improving decision-making procedures, expanding treatment courts, integrating data systems, and increasing legal services for children and families involved in the child welfare system. The AOC has a history of securing federal grants to implement specialized court programs addressing complex social and legal challenges, such as mental health courts, drug courts, and family recovery courts, often in partnership with state and local entities.