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‘I don’t have anybody’: Adoptive teen son of former KY governor Matt Bevin talks about life on his own

March 2, 2025March 1, 20252

By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern He calls it, with irony, his “great escape.” Three days after his adoptive parents —…

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Bills filed in first week of legislative session address abortion ban exceptions, perinatal care, adoption

January 13, 2025January 12, 20250

By Tessa Redmond Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers are hoping to address female reproductive health and healthcare services, adoption, and abortion…

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Kenton County Animal Services to participate in national Empty the Shelters fee-free adoption event

July 10, 2024July 9, 20240

Kenton County Animal Services will participate in the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s upcoming Empty the Shelters event. The fee-free adoption event…

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Kenton County Animal Services celebrates great adoption drive — 70 adoptions over 4-day period

October 13, 2023October 12, 20230

Meet Brianna, a 2-year- old mixed breed, who came to Kenton County Animal Services (KCAS) in June 2023 as a…

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DCCH family moves one step closer to adoption of longtime foster child during National Adoption Month

December 1, 2022November 30, 20220

November is recognized as National Adoption Month and for one Northern Kentucky family, this year is a cause for celebration. The…

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Jay Miller: November is National Adoption Month — Let’s work to find a forever family for every child

November 19, 2022November 18, 20220

Every child, no matter the context, needs a permanent family. Having been in out-of-home care myself, I can personally attest…

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In wake of Roe reversal, KY Senate GOP caucus chair says funding adoption, human services at forefront

July 23, 2022July 22, 20221

By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of its Roe v. Wade decision means more work…

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Florence family needed support when trying to adopt a child, they found it through a UK social network

January 26, 2022January 25, 20220

By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Most adoptive and foster parents will tell you, deciding to bring a child into…

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DCCH Center provides residential care for kids, helping children and families make a better future

July 31, 2020July 29, 20200

By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Kentucky has over 10,000 children in out-of-home care — and they are in need…

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Rick and Danielle Mendenhall and their two children expand their family by three; Skype adoption today

May 18, 2020May 18, 20201

By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor As a youngster growing up with a single mom and three sisters, Danielle Mendenhall knew…

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A happy story: Trey, 21, always wanted a place to belong; now he has been adopted by foster parents

May 21, 2019May 20, 20190

By Nick Prior and Natalie Hemmer DCCH The foster parents at DCCH Center for Children and Families are always willing…

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Rep. Meade: Legislature keeps momentum in commitment to overhaul foster, kinship care

May 14, 2019May 13, 20190

Recently, I read an article in the Frankfort State-Journal about a young man, Cameron Galloway. Cameron has lived most of…

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Gov. Bevin, First Lady honor Kentucky adoptive, foster parents, including NKY’s Nancy Clary

November 15, 2018November 14, 20180

Gov. Matt Bevin, First Lady Glenna Bevin and Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) officials recently honored several families…

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First Lady Glenna Bevin launches ‘Uniting the Community’ to rally support for foster care, adoption

August 27, 2018August 26, 20180

First Lady Glenna Bevin joined with the Governor’s Office of Faith and Community Based Initiatives, Orphan Care Alliance, and 16…

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DCCH celebrates milestone, ‘100 Lives Changed,’ of children who found ‘forever home’ though adoption

July 3, 2018July 2, 20180

100 Lives Changed, the milestone achievement marking 100 children who found forever families by way of adoption. A private event…

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Tami Wilson: A call to action — children await adoption or need foster care; what can you do?

March 19, 2018March 18, 20180

More than 8600 children in our Commonwealth currently reside in foster care. That is more than the population of 16…

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House lawmakers make revamp of state’s adoption, foster care system a priority, to speed placements

February 5, 2018February 4, 20180

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today House lawmakers have made a measure that would revamp the state’s adoption and foster care…

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Gov. Bevin’s Address: 6.25% cut to most agencies, fund pensions, workforce training, protect SEEK . . .

January 16, 20180

Gov. Matt Bevin tonight delivered his 2018 State of the Commonwealth and Budget Address to the General Assembly and fellow…

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House adoption group presents sweeping recommendations for foster care, adoption system

December 21, 2017December 20, 20170

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Lawmakers on the House Working Group on Adoption panel approved sweeping recommendations Tuesday on improving…

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Richard Nelson: Fixing the foster care system critical to improving the lives of Kentucky children

September 16, 2017September 14, 20171

If Hurricane Harvey’s record rainfall doused the fiery political climate, then the images of rescue workers saving children have softened…

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Kentucky by Heart: Winchester minister, family touched by acts of kindness by their community

June 27, 2017June 26, 20170

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Minister Dave Scalf describes himself and those who worship at Christ Church Winchester as “real…

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Foster Care Month: DCCH to hold foster care informational meeting on Sunday at 1 p.m.

May 19, 20170

Governor Matt Bevin and First Lady Glenna Bevin are seeking partnerships with churches and faith-based agencies to help combat child…

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