Social Services

The Department of Social Services operates three core divisions and three community engagement programs providing an array of multi-generational services, from the “cradle to the rocking chair.” The department also supports collaborative efforts with an existing network of local non-profit organizations and human services agencies.

  • Aging & Disability Services
  • Family Services
  • Youth Services
  • Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition
  • Partners for Youth
  • Substance Use Disorder Intervention Program

FY24 – FY25 Nonprofit Capital Grant Program

The City of Lexington is once offered Fayette County 501 (c)(3) Nonprofits the opportunity to compete for capital grants for the Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 beginning Aug. 31, 2023. The deadline for these Requests for Proposals was September 20, 2023.

The Fiscal Year 2024–2025 program was locally funded at $479.300.

Nonprofit Capital Grants Awards List FY24–FY25

American Rescue Plan Act Nonprofit Capital Grant Program

News

Youth participants at Partners for Youth event
Partners for Youth announces “I DO” school year program list

Parents can take advantage of enrolling their children in over 40 free and affordable positive youth programs.

Front of the government center building.
Mayor makes top-level staffing changes

Appointments were announced for the Departments of Social Services and General Services.

Youth playing basketball at Partners for Youth event
Partners for Youth announces “I DO” summer break program list

More than 50 free and affordable positive youth programs available this summer.

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