The cabinet says the new website is part of a rebranding project for the state's independent living program for youths in the system.
The web-based portal, www.kyrise.ky.gov, will be accessible to the public beginning June 24. It is called Kentucky RISE, which stands for Resources for Independence, Success and Empowerment.
It will contain a link for foster youth to complete an application and receive vital records, like a birth certificate. The portal will also have a links to resources for education, job training, employment, housing options, and a summer employment initiative. More than 80 employers with various opportunities have signed on for this year's program.
