At the forefront of change since 1848

Breaking Cycles.

Healing Hearts.

Growing Minds.

We’ve been healing hearts and minds for a while now. Since 1848. In that span of time we’ve been at the leading edge of care for children and families in the state of Kentucky. Helping children, adults and families secure outcomes that change futures for the better, revealing positivity and potential.

DCCH Center: Therapy, Counseling & Foster Care Support

We provide a safe place for abused and neglected children to live and heal.

This includes onsite residential treatment, as well as foster care and adoption opportunities for children who have been removed from their homes by the state of Kentucky. DCCH is also home to The Therapy Center, which offers therapy and counseling services to anyone who might need them. At the end of the day, we’re heart healers and are committed to helping those we serve have hope for a brighter future.

8000+

Children in out-of-home care in the Commonwealth of Kentucky

3500+

Children and Families have been given a chance at hope and change through DCCH

40+

We support children and families in 40+ Kentucky counties

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Just keep doing what you’re doing because you guys are saving lives—not just the kids, but the families too!

Our latest healing story

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The Miles Family

The Miles Family
All adoption stories are special but none more than when a young person who once lived in the 24/7 Residential Treatment Ctr at DCCH finds a foster family and then is adopted! Today, Matthew found that FOREVER feeling - knowing he is loved and given all the opportunities he needs. Jerry & Jenny Miles finalized their adoption of this handsome and thriving 15 yr young man. He plays golf, baseball, basketball and loves to fish too. He is excelling in...
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