The Division of Family Support (DFS) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, the Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program, Kentucky Works Program, Family Alternatives Diversion Program and the Medicaid programs.
The division also manages the Community Services Block Grant, the Nutrition Education Program, the SNAP Nutrition Education Program (formerly known as food stamps), the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and State Supplementation. DFS also participates in administration of electronic benefit transfer cards and develops policy for all division program areas.
Family Support Office Hours
Our Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) Family Support offices are open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Family Support Call LinesPhone: 855-306-8959
In addition to regular hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, Call Service lines are open to assist clients with Medicaid, SNAP and other public assistance benefits on Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern time.