Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is one of the largest public agencies in the state of Kentucky. It offers a variety of criminal justice services, such as juvenile treatment and detention, adult incarceration, autopsies, death certifications, toxicology analyses, special investigations, paroling of eligible convicted criminals, and long range planning and recommendations on statewide criminal justice reform issues. The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet also encompasses law enforcement activities and training programs for prevention, education and treatment of substance abuse. The agency maintains a criminal justice council that is comprised of attorney generals, public advocates, criminal defense lawyers, and representatives of the County Attorneys Association and the Commonwealth's Attorneys Association. The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet employs a staff of more than 8,000 personnel and is located in Frankfort, Ky.

The Kentucky Association of Hospice and Palliative Care (KAHPC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to representing hospice and palliative care providers throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With member organizations covering all 120 counties, KAHPC focuses on ensuring quality, compassionate care for individuals facing life-threatening illnesses, emphasizing dignity and symptom management. Committed to a holistic approach, KAHPC supports not only patients but also their loved ones, affirming the importance of self-determination in end-of-life decisions. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, the association includes provider members, associate members, and individuals who advocate for the philosophies of hospice and palliative care in Kentucky. Generated from the website