10 Better Foundation
more foster families for Kentucky kids
The 10 Better Foundation believes if we all act just 10% better we can change our world.
Maybe for you it's donating 10% more time, more money, or a gift for a toy drive. Maybe it's seeing something that needs change and being the change agent. Nothing is too small as long as we move consistently to being 10% better in some way.
The goal of my first 10% better project is to encourage more families to become foster families. Advertising works. Just think of the Stop Smoking campaigns! Can we do this for fostering? We can if you help push this message out.
If 10% is out of reach right now, try this: 10% better of 10% better is just 1%. Everyone has 1%.
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Kentucky Kids Belong
Why Kentucky? We had to start somewhere. It had a need. It was a manageable size. It is a starting point from which we can start to learn, gain insights and then expand.
Most Kentucky kids in foster care are going home
They need someone to hold steady until they do. We're helping recruit 600 new Kentucky foster families — starting with homes for teenagers, sibling groups, and children with complex medical needs.
8,705
Kentucky kids in foster care
57%
are working toward going home
600
families we're helping recruit
Children in care and the reunification share are from Kentucky DCBS, Statewide Foster Care FACTS, as of 2026-07-05. The 600 figure is our own goal, not a state target — Kentucky does not publish one.
Kentucky doesn't need more homes. It needs different ones.
The state measures whether it has enough foster homes for each kind of child who needs one. Here is what its own most recent count found.
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Where it doesn't
32%
Homes for young people 19 and older
40%
Homes with Hispanic parents
129 more needed · 87 today
61%
Homes accepting medically complex children
83 more needed · 131 today
69%
Homes with Black parents
250 more needed · 563 today
81%
Homes with Native American parents
3 more needed · 13 today
84%
Homes with Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander parents
91%
Homes accepting teenagers 12–21
Where Kentucky has enough
166%
Homes accepting children 0–5
164%
Homes accepting children 6–11
117%
Homes accepting sibling groups
2,183 homes today
119%
Homes with Asian parents
16 homes today
Percent of need met, on the state's own method of two children per home — one for medically complex care. Kentucky DCBS, 2025–2029 Diligent Recruitment Plan, as of 2024-01-10.
Ready to Learn More?
Visit Kentucky Kids Belong to explore resources, training, and support for prospective foster families.
Explore Kentucky Kids BelongBecome a Foster Parent
Open your heart and home to a child in need.
Learn about the requirements, training, and support available to foster parents in Kentucky.
Get StartedSupport Foster Families
Make a difference in the lives of foster children and families.
Discover opportunities to volunteer, donate, or provide respite care to support foster families in your community.
Learn MoreResources for Foster Parents
Access valuable information and tools for foster parents.
Find guides, articles, and training materials to help you navigate the challenges and rewards of foster parenting.
Explore ResourcesContact Us
Get in touch with our team for personalized support.
Have questions or need assistance? Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable and caring professional.
Contact UsFoster Families Come in All Forms
No matter what stage of life you're in, there's a way for you to make a difference in a child's life.
Young Adults & New Parents
Already nurturing your own family? Your parenting skills and energy could be exactly what a child in foster care needs.
Experience with children
Energy and enthusiasm
Growing families welcome
Empty Nesters
Your children are grown, but your parenting heart isn't done. Use your wisdom and experience to guide another child home.
Parenting experience
More time and resources
Wisdom and patience
Singles & Couples
Foster care needs families of all shapes and sizes. Whether you're single, married, or partnered, there's a place for you.
All family structures welcome
Single parents encouraged
Flexible arrangements available
Do You Qualify to Foster?
You might be surprised how many people qualify to provide a loving home. Let's explore what it really takes.
Basic Requirements
These are the fundamental requirements to become a foster parent in Kentucky.
Be at least 21 years old
Complete background check
Have stable income
Complete training program
Home safety inspection
Common Myths
Let's bust some common misconceptions about foster care.
Myth: You must be married
Truth: Single people can foster too!
Myth: You must own your home
Truth: Renters are welcome to apply
Myth: You must be wealthy
Truth: Stable income is what matters
Myth: You can't have other children
Truth: Families with children can foster
Foster Family Types
Married Couples
45% of families
Single Parents
25% of families
Empty Nesters
20% of families
Young Adults
10% of families
Takes less than 5 minutes
Ready to Make a Difference?
Every journey starts with a single step.
Reach out today to the Kentucky FACES home page https://prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov/kyfaces/
10 Better Foundation Contact Information
Need help today?
We are a small foundation and we do not staff a phone line. For anything urgent — you have just taken in a relative's child, or you need benefits, food, housing or legal help — call 211. It is free and it covers your county.
Call 211Join Our Mission
Whether you're ready to foster, want to support families, or just need more information - we're here to help you find the perfect way to make a difference.