Fort Wright

Local offices in Fort Wright

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Fort Wright City Building

  409 Kyles Lane, Fort Wright, KY 41011

  Help here

  • City services and administrationContact the city office for help with city services, staff, and local government questions.
  • City property tax paymentsPay your Fort Wright property tax bill or ask the city about the bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 859-331-1700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fortwrightky.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Battery Hooper Park

  1402 Highland Pike, Fort Wright, KY

  Help here

  • Park and recreation facilitiesVisit the park for playgrounds, picnic shelters, and the James A. Ramage Civil War Museum.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fortwrightky.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Volunteer Park

  31 Park Road, Fort Wright, KY 41011

  Help here

  • Park and recreation facilitiesVisit the park to use its play structures, accessible swing, picnic tables, and dog-walking station.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fortwrightky.gov

City of Fort Wright, Kentucky website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fort Wright

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Kenton County

Fort Wright is in Kenton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Kenton County Attorney's Office, Child Support Division

  1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suite 4100, Covington, KY 41011

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county Child Support Division.
  Call 859-491-4114DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kentoncountyky.gov

• State office

  Kentucky DCBS Family Support Office, Covington

  130 W. 43rd Street, Covington, KY 41015

  Help here

  • Family Support benefitsApply for food and medical benefits through the local Family Support office.
  Call 855-306-8959DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prd.webapps.chfs.ky.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Kentucky 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kentucky211.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Covington

  2300 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41014

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VoucherThe Housing Choice Voucher program helps eligible people rent a home in the private market.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 859-491-5311DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hacov.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Northern Kentucky Health Department, Kenton County Health Center

  1415 James Simpson Jr. Way, Covington, KY 41011

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health testing, and other health services at the Kenton County Health Center.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 859-431-3345DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nkyhealth.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northern Kentucky Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

  22 Spiral Drive, Florence, KY 41042

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, in-home help, transportation, and other support.Read more
  Call 859-692-2480DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nkadd.org

Everything in Kenton County

Kentucky programs by kind of help

These are run by Kentucky and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026