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KVC Kentucky’s Family First Preservation & Reunification Services are designed to strengthen families and keep children safely at home. In cases where children have been removed to residential treatment settings, we help reunify them with their families. These services are rooted in evidence-based prevention practices and reflect our commitment to keeping families together whenever possible.

Our Services

Homebuilders
This is an intensive crisis intervention program. It’s designed for families at imminent risk of having children placed in out-of-home care. Families receive 8–10 service hours per week over a 4–6 week period.

Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
FFT is a family-based intervention for youth ages 11–18. It helps reduce problem behaviors and improve social skills and family functioning. The program typically includes 12–14 therapy sessions.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
This structured program helps parents of children ages 2–7. It teaches play therapy techniques and behavior management strategies. These tools reinforce positive behaviors in young children.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
TF-CBT supports children and youth ages 3–18 who are experiencing PTSD or trauma-related symptoms. Therapy is delivered over 8–25 sessions, depending on the child’s needs.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)
MI is a client-centered approach that helps increase motivation for behavior change. It is available for both children and adults, from ages 0–18.

Reunification Services
These services help children return from out-of-home care and reduce the risk of future re-entry into the system.

KONNECT Families
Using the Safe & Connected™ model, this program delivers non-clinical interventions and hands-on skills training. It helps families at risk of out-of-home placement build stronger, safer homes.

To learn more about these services, view our one-pager here.

Service Regions

We currently serve families across multiple regions in Kentucky:

• The Southern Bluegrass Region serves families in Fayette, Boyle, Clark, Estill, Garrard, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer and Powell Counties.
• The Northern Bluegrass Region serves families in Boone, Campbell, Kenton, Carroll, Gallatin, Owen, Grant, Pendleton, Scott, Harrison, Bourbon and Nicholas Counties. 
• The Salt River Trail Region serves families in Woodford, Henry, Shelby, Spencer, Anderson, Trimble, Bullitt, Oldham, Franklin, Nelson, Washington, Marion, Larue, Hardin, Meade, Breckinridge and Grayson Counties.
• The Northeastern Region serves families in Bath, Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Robertson, Rowan, Boyd, Lawrence, Carter, Elliott and Greenup Counties. 
• The Eastern Mountain Region serves families in Pike, Floyd, Magoffin, Martin, Johnson, Breathitt, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Knott, Perry, Owsley and Wolfe Counties. 
• The Jefferson Region serves families in Jefferson County.

Referral Information

All referrals to Family First Preservation and Reunification Services must come through DCBS. Families must have an open case with the Cabinet for Health & Family Services to qualify. DCBS and KVC Kentucky collaborate to make these services possible, funding them with both state and federal resources.

View our Family First Preservation and Reunification brochure.