Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program

The Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program is offered through the Cabinet for Family and Health Services. It provides assistance for single parents who doesn't get child support. This program helps to establish paternity and get child support and medical support from the absent parent. You can only get the K-TAP check for a period of three years. A family may apply for assistance through their county office. Most families who get this assistance doesn't work, but some of them do. If a family starts working this doesn't mean their assistance will stop. The earnings may not be counted for two months. Certain deductions are allowed when earnings are counted. A family may also get help with things needed in order to work. If the assistance is discontinued due to work, the family may still be eligible for food stamp benefits, Medicaid, and child care assistance as long as the family meets certain guidelines. The family may also get Work Incentive reimbursements for up to nine months.