Kentucky
Mandated reporters are individuals who are legally required to report known or suspected abuse and neglect of vulnerable populations to state and/or local authorities. Laws surrounding mandated reporting vary from state-to-state so please ensure your familiarity with your state's laws regarding individuals who are required to report known or suspected abuse and neglect.
Links
- State regulations
- State training and resources.
- Abuse hotline: 1-877-KYSAFE1.
The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), an agency of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), has launched its Child Abuse/Neglect (CAN) Payment and Verification online portal, which allows users to request a check of the CAN Registry electronically instead of via paper forms. This improved process will help child care providers assess job applications more quickly and make staff and volunteer background checks easier for schools.
Links to Registry and/or Related Information
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services administers the Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry.
In accordance with KRS 209.032, information on file in the Victim of Adult Maltreatment Registry includes the listing of a person's name on the Registry based on a cabinet finding of substantiated adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation which has been “validated” meaning that the listing has been finalized after an appeal, or that no appeal was requested within the time permitted. It is not a criminal finding.
The information in the registry is available to entities that provide care services to vulnerable adults, a health facility as defined by KRS 216B.015, or a health care provider enrolled in the Kentucky Medicaid program, to query as to whether a prospective or current employee contractor or volunteer has been subject to a validated substantiated finding. This Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry is also available for a self-query to determine whether a validated substantiated finding of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation has been entered against him or her. Fraudulent use of this system for any other reason is restricted and controlled by Criminal Penal Code.
