FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long can a family stay in the program?  
Families can stay in the program up to 90 days. 

How long do families stay at one church or congregation?
Each church rotation is for one week at a time, from Sunday to Sunday.  

Can families bring their pets?
Currently, pets are not allowed, but the program works with another agency that can assist families with boarding their pets while they are with Family Promise NKY.

Will children have to transfer schools?
No, children would not have to transfer schools.
The McKinney-Vento Act ensures that children that considered homeless are ensured transportation to and from school free of charge, allowing them to attend the school of their origin (last school they attended when they became homeless)

How do I make a referral?
referrals@nkyfamilypromise.org
​or call 859-360-0905

What can families expect from our program?

• 3 meals a day
• Access to showers
• Access to a business center to complete resumes, school work, etc.
• Access to phone services
• Mailing address
• Case Management
• Access to many social service programs

Does Family Promise of Northern Kentucky work with other service programs to meet the needs of families in the program?
Yes.  Family Promise of Northern Kentucky partners with many of the local agencies to provide services for our families.

Our social service partners include:

• A Network of Churches and Congregations in surrounding areas in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton Counties
• Welcome House
• Brighton Center
• Women's Crisis Center
• Care Closet
• Be Concerned
• Life Learning Center
• Safety Net Alliance
• Kentucky Community Action Commission
• Boone County Schools
• Campbell County Schools
• Kenton County Schools
• Newport Schools
• Gateway Community College
• Northern Kentucky University
• University of Kentucky College of Agriculture,

          Food, and Environment Cooperative Extension

• And many other support services, etc.