Attention Commonwealth Employees: KYCARES Needs Your Help! Earlier this week, Larry Doyle picked up the phone in his office in the Governor's Office for Technology. On the other end of the line was someone calling from the Federal government in Washington D.C. They had heard about an innovative Commonwealth Web site called KYCARES.net, and they wanted to talk about the possibility of doing a similar version for the Federal government. Larry was thrilled about the idea of KYCARES being a national model. But he also made it clear to the caller that KYCARES is currently facing a huge challenge. KYCARES is an online services/information directory and guide for Federal, State and Community Providers in Kentucky which can help citizens connect with providers offering basic services like housing, food, childcare, transportation, benefits information and much more. From home, the office, the local library or anywhere you can access the Internet, the answers to your service questions are at your fingertips. The challenge the KYCARES team is facing is reaching services providers in all areas of Kentucky to have them add their service and keep it updated. That's where you come in! If you're a Commonwealth employee, whether you live in Frankfort, London, Louisville or Bowling Green, KYCARES needs your help. If you work for or have contacts with any agency, organization or service that is offering basic services to the people of Kentucky, log into www.KYCARES.net and follow the simple instructions to add your service and become a provider! The goal is to have as many services listed as possible for every county in Kentucky. So whether you're in Marion County and you need a daycare center, or in Kenton County and you need financial aid or you're looking for a job, you'll find it. Examples of the services listed include: Basic Needs Food, Housing, Temporary Financial Aid... Consumer Services Consumer Assistance and Protection, Consumer Regulation... Criminal Justice and Legal Services Courts, Criminal Correctional System, Legal Services... Education Educational Delivery System, Educational Programs, Educational Support Services... Environmental Quality Environmental Improvement and Protection, Public Health, Public Safety... Health Care Inpatient Health Facilities, Specialized Treatment, Substance Abuse Services... Many, many more... KYCARES has come a long way since launching in 2000. But they really need your help. The goal is for all Kentuckians to know about and be able to locate community based services in Kentucky quickly and easily. KYCARES.net is the answer! For more information, just visit the site or call 1-888-567-1373	Home Privacy Statement Feedback