The Kentucky Personal Care Attendant Program (PCAP) is dedicated to assisting adults with severe physical disabilities in maintaining their independence at home and within their communities. This program enables eligible individuals to manage their personal care needs by providing financial assistance to hire personal care attendants.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Personal Care Attendant Program in Kentucky, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Have a severe physical disability characterized by a permanent or temporary recurring functional loss in two or more limbs.
- Require personal care assistance for a minimum of 14 hours and a maximum of 40 hours per week.
- Possess the mental capacity to direct and supervise their personal care attendant.
- Be capable of fulfilling employer responsibilities, including managing payroll and submitting necessary employer tax statements.
Services Provided
The Personal Care Attendant Program facilitates the hiring of a personal care attendant who can provide assistance with a range of essential daily living activities. These services include:
- Personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
- Shopping for groceries and other necessities.
- Travel assistance to appointments and community activities.
- Self-care procedures as needed.
- Meal preparation and assistance with eating.
- Support with other day-to-day activities to promote independence.
Connect with Your Regional Coordinator
For further information or to apply for the Personal Care Attendant Program, please contact the program via email at [email protected]. You can also reach out to your designated Regional Program Coordinator based on your county of residence:
Region 1
Coordinator: Valerie Leathers
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (502) 229-2979
Address: P.O. Box 570, Benton, KY 42025
Counties Served: Adair, Allen, Ballard, Barren, Breckenridge, Bullitt, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Clinton, Crittenden, Cumberland, Daviess, Edmonson, Fulton, Graves, Grayson, Green, Hancock, Hardin, Hart, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Larue, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, McClean, McCracken, Meade, Metcalfe, Monroe, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Russell, Simpson, Taylor, Todd, Trigg, Union, Warren, Wayne, and Webster.
Region 2
Coordinator: Ben Parsley
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (502) 229-2327
Address: P.O. Box 23938, Lexington, KY 40517
Counties Served: Anderson, Boone, Carroll, Franklin, Gallatin, Henry, Jefferson, Kenton, Marion, Nelson, Oldham, Owen, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, and Washington.
Region 3
Coordinator: Keagan Wilson
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (502) 330-0409
Address: P.O. Box 570, Nicholasville, KY 40340
Counties Served: Bath, Bell, Bourbon, Boyd, Boyle, Bracken, Breathitt, Campbell, Carter, Casey, Clark, Clay, Elliot, Estill, Fayette, Fleming, Floyd, Garrard, Grant, Greenup, Harlan, Harrison, Jackson, Jessamine, Johnson, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Lincoln, Madison, Menifee, Magoffin, Martin, Mason, McCreary, Menifee, Mercer, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Owsley, Pendleton, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Robertson, Rockcastle, Rowan, Scott, Whitley, Wolfe, and Woodford.
