Department for Aging and Independent Living
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Department for Aging and Independent Living - Cabinet for Health and Family Services Skip to main navigationSkip to main content Department for Aging and Independent Living CHFS-Overview The Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) oversees administration of statewide programs and services on behalf of Kentucky elders and individuals with disabilities. Programs and Services Caregiver Support Services Centers for Independent Living Hart-Supported Living Program Long-Term Care Ombudsman Participant Directed Services Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund Office of Dementia Services Statewide Independent Living Council Main Content In partnership with Kentucky's Area Agencies on Aging and Independent Living, community mental health centers, Center for Independent Living and other community partners, DAIL provides leadership and addresses issues and circumstances that stand in the way of elders and individuals with disabilities achieving the best possible quality of life. Mission Statement The mission of the Department for Aging and Independent Living is to promote the dignity, wellbeing, and independence of Kentuckians and their caregivers. Vision We aspire to be a foundation of support where aging and disability are met with compassion, inclusivity, and empowerment in the Commonwealth. Need help? Call us at (502) 564-6930 Because locating, understanding and accessing public programs and services can be difficult, DAIL helps streamline processes and provides one-on-one assistance by phone. We help clients find the most appropriate programs and services for their needs. We also have tried to make our website as user-friendly and functional as possible by providing information and links to other resources of interest to elder Kentuckians, people with disabilities and their families. Relative Content Administrative Regulations Notice The Department for Aging and Independent Living has filed amended administrative regulations. Read the summary of the amended administrative regulation changes (PDF). 2026 Virtual Senior Hunger Summit The Department for Aging and Independent Living invites you to the 2026 Virtual Kentucky Senior Hunger Summit! Registration is free, and CEUs are available for social workers, nurses, dietitians, and community health workers. Learn More and Register for Summit details, registration information, and an opportunity to nominate a Kentucky Senior Hunger Champion. For questions or assistance, contact [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at the Summit! Open Records Request The Cabinet for Health & Family Services is now utilizing an online platform for individuals to submit open records requests. If you would like to request records from the Cabinet, please click on the link below to submit your request. The Cabinet will then be able to process your request. Submit Open Records Requests Here State Plan for Independent Living The KY State Plan for Independent Living has been approved for 2025-2027.The Independent Living (IL) network in Kentucky, consisting of the state's Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC), seeks to empower all Kentuckians with disabilities to live independently, direct their own lives, and participate fully in their communities. COVID-19 Information Keep up with the latest news and information at the DPH KY COVID-19 page. For information about resources and supports in your community, call toll free (877) 925-0037 If you need help understanding your Medicare benefits at this time, call toll free (877) 293-7447 Caregiving in a Time of Coronavirus from Emory University Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Proposed Regulations None at this time Additional Information See Also... Kentucky Health Alerts Adminstration for Community Living (ACL) National Council on Aging: Public Policy NCAPPS Proposed Standards How to Report Fraud Identity Theft Phone Scams and What You Can Do 10 Things You Can Do to Avoid Fraud Email Phishing Identity Theft CHFS Impact by County DAIL Spotlight Kentucky's Commitment to Veterans Office of the Attorney General Senior Protection Helpful Links Center for Disease Control's National Center for Health Statistics Legislative Research Commission (LRC) National Association of State Units on Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) National Council on Aging University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging For Your Information National Institute on Aging Contact Information 274 Related Agencies Department for Aging and Independent Living Division of Quality Living Agency News