The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides training and part-time employment opportunities to low-income people 55 and older.
SCSEP State Plan 2026-2027 Information
The Department for Aging and Independent Living will host a public meeting on October 22nd, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time/8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time in the CHFS cafeteria meeting room to review the Kentucky State Plan on the Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP). The meeting will be held virtually and will provide an opportunity for the public and other interested parties to review the State Plan and provide comments. Microsoft Teams link for public meeting.
The draft version of the state plan that can be viewed at the link below:
The hearing will be a public forum open to the public or anyone interested in the delivery of services and establishment of programs for older Kentuckians. SCSEP provides part-time training opportunities to low-income people aged 55 and older seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce. Participants earn income, gain employment skills, and engage in activities that support independence. Subject to approval of the United States Administration on Community Living and the Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration, the State Plan describes the planning and implementation process for SCSEP services in Kentucky.
We look forward to your participation in the meeting and welcome your comments and suggestions. For more information, contact Morallia Tran at (502) 564-5759. Benefits
- Earned income
- Training and experience to help develop employment skills
- Annual physical exams
- The chance to obtain full or part-time unsubsidized employment
- Meaningful social and physical activities
- Engagement in activities to support independence and provide satisfying personal results for older persons
Eligibility
To participate, you must be 55 or older and a Kentucky resident with an income at or less than 125 percent of the poverty level.
Where is this program offered?
The SCSEP program is currently offered in the following areas:
Audubon
1800 W. Fourth St.
PO Box 20004
Owensboro, KY 42302
(270) 686-1666
Counties Serviced: Breckinridge, Butler, Edmonson, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, Henderson, Larue, Meade, Ohio, Union, Warren and Webster.
Bluegrass Community Action
111 Professional Court
PO Box 738
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 695-4290
Counties Serviced: Anderson, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Lincoln, Mercer, Powell, and Woodford.
Cumberland Valley
342 Old Whitley Rd
London, KY 440743
(606) 864-7391
Counties Serviced: Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, and Whitley.
Kentucky River/Big Sandy
941 North Main Street
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-3158
Counties Serviced: Bracken, Breathitt, Fleming, Floyd, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Mason, Perry, Pike, and Robertson.
Pennyrile
300 Hammond Drive
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-9484
Counties Serviced: Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, and Trigg.
Purchase
1002 Medical Drive
PO Box 588
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-7171
Counties Serviced: Ballard, Calloway, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, McCracken, and Marshall.