Kentucky for Ukraine
Resource Guide for Ukrainian Refugees near Louisville
Below are validated resources:
Kentucky Refugee Ministries
Phone: (502) 479-9180
Address: 969-B Cherokee Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Offers housing, healthcare, employment, and cash assistance. Also sign up for English classes, register children for school, etc. This should be your first stop in the process of resettling in Louisville.
Catholic Charities of Louisville
phone: 502-636-9263
Address: 2220 W Market St, 40212
Very similar to KRM. Offer housing, healthcare, employment, and cash assistance. Also help sign up for English classes, register children for school, etc. This should be your first stop in the process of resettling in Louisville.
Social Security Office
You must obtain a social security card in order to be able to get a driver’s license, open a bank account, get employment, etc. Very important!
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Family assistance, child care, vaccines, health departments, medical services, licenses, and more.
ID office of DMV
You can obtain your driver’s license here or regular ID. We strongly advise that you get one even if you do not have a car at the moment. This is the most common form of personal identification in the US and will be helpful in any type of transaction from renting an apartment to opening a bank account. Your Ukrainian license will work only for 6 months in USA and you will not be able to use it as identification document. You can have regular ID without driver’s license test and permission to drive that can be used official document in US.
Family Health Centers
East Broadway location phone: 502-569-7335
Portland location phone: 502-772-8160
They provide healthcare on a sliding scale and specialize in caring for low income, immigrant and refugee populations. They also offer some dental services.
UofL School of Dentistry
Provides dental care on a sliding scale, specialize in caring for low income, immigrant and refugee populations.
Ukrainian Dentist in Lousville: Bogdan Graboviy
Phone: 502-409-9190
He helps refugees and has his own insurance at the office.
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS)
This is Louisville’s school district. The application to register your child can be found at the link above. If you need help filling out this application, call the number above for assistance.
Immigration Attorneys
Phone: 502-587-7791
Only an immigration law firm that understands the complexity of the relevant law and regulations can provide the knowledge necessary to present your case with the greatest chances of success. The attorneys at Russell Immigration Law have represented clients before USCIS, the immigration court, federal courts, and other federal agencies concerned with immigration to the US.
English Classes
- Catholic Charities of Louisville
Address 2220 W Market St, 40212
Classes are Monday through Thursday
9.30-12.30 only for those who registered
Call Jenny Yarovik to schedule your registration:
Cell: 502-551-7180, Office: 502-873-2566 ext.215 - Kentucky Refugees Ministries
Address 969-B Cherokee Road 969-B, 40204
Classes are online 5 times a week (1.5 hrs) - Jefferson County Public Schools
If you live in Jefferson County for Adult English
Text or call: 502-953-0930
Register at https://jcps.myoneflow.com/oneflow/quickregistration.aspx - Ahrens Educational Center
Address: 546 South 1st street, 40202
If you live in Jefferson County and need classes for your child (till 18 y.o.)
Call: 502-485-3623 - Crestwood Art Center
Call Roseanne for testing: 502-550-0390
Usually Classes are 2x per week.
Department for Community Based Services
Phone: 855-306-8959
The department provides family support; child care; child and adult protection; eligibility determinations for Medicaid and food benefits; administration of an energy cost-assistance program, KTAP, and Medicaid insurance.
Interpreters are available.