St. Joseph Children's Home
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Contact Information
2823 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
United States
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Louisville, KY 40206
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The children we care for at St. Joe’s have endured trauma, but our team of experts are giving them the emotional support they need, so that we can find the perfect family for them.
There is a crisis of child maltreatment in Kentucky as the state is currently ranked sixth in the nation for child abuse and neglect. As a result, many children in Kentucky are being placed into foster care. Oftentimes, their biological parents cannot care for them because of financial hardship, loss of employment, mental health, or substance abuse. If the circumstances improve, the child may reunite with their parents, but if the child is unable to return home, adoption is the next step.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
You'll still have support and guidance when you receive a foster placement. Kentucky has continued training and can connect new foster parents with experienced families through the Foster Parent Mentor Program.
Having access to an experienced foster family is invaluable. You'll be able to connect with other adults who have advice and can provide coaching to make your parenting journey easier.
Your local child-placing agency is one of your best sources of information and foster parenting services.
Nonprofit child welfare organizations approved by the state recruit resource parents, provide resources, and offer training and general support. When you attend the informational orientation and parent training, you'll receive books and resources that tell you more about the many available foster parent support groups.
Ratings and Reviews
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Sep 09, 2021
I worked at St Joseph Children's Home for just over nine years. In my time at St Joe's, I was in charge of booth construction for the annual picnic, a certified SCM Instructor, and a Residential Supervisor in one of the cottages. Just under a year ago, I was fired without cause. Even though I was fired without cause, I wasn't allowed to say goodbye to the kids or my co-workers. I never received any of the vacation pay that I had accrued, was taken off the rehire list, and banned from their property. Shortly after this post goes public, I'm guessing that there will be an email from the owner underneath my comment, reaching out to me, letting me know that I can share my concerns via email. If this happens, I will reach out to St Joe's. If St Joe's makes a legit effort to rectify the way that I was treated, I will take this post down and give them a more favorable rating. If they don't, this post and the one star rating will stay.
Aug 06, 2021
I was there from ages 5 to 13 with my sister and little brother...smh i was abused there then shipped to iowa when i fought back i recently got my life back together it was a traumatizing experience
Jul 22, 2021
St Joseph is not really a children’s home. it’s a cash grab for the leadership that houses traumatized children. children who are further traumatized by a poorly trained and maintained staff and lazy leadership that refuses to address issues when they’re brought to their attention. i saw dozens of children abused during my time there and when i finally spoke out about it, i was ostracized. i put in my two weeks notice and 6 months later when the allotted time to wait between employment and volunteering with the kids was over, i asked to volunteer with the children, and i found i was ordered to have no-contact with the clients. not because of any potential harm to the children, but to spite me. julie and grace do not care about anything but image and damage control, so i’m looking forward to being contacted after this review. i don’t see money or compassion going to the kids, but i do see the CEO has a couple of very nice cars while comparatively the entire CDC staff is being paid completely unlivable wages. stop donating to St Joseph, it’s really not about the kids there.
Dec 07, 2020
I guve this place a zero because my sister goes here and it is destroying here life
May 23, 2019
I have always loved the annual picnic but I am also appreciative of the work they do to support children in need in our community. ♥️