About Us
We work to strengthen our communities by helping families and individuals reach stability and independence. Through direct services and community partnerships, we provide support, create opportunities, and help reduce poverty.
We work to strengthen our communities by helping families and individuals reach stability and independence. Through direct services and community partnerships, we provide support, create opportunities, and help reduce poverty.
Welcome to Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc., or Foothills for short. Since 1962, we have been helping people in Clark, Estill, Madison, and Powell counties access the services they need. We became a community action agency in 1964. Our goal is simple: to support individuals and families so they can reach stability, improve their quality of life, and build a stronger community.
Mission Statement
Foothills improves its communities by assisting low-income families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency by providing direct services and working with partnering organizations to develop additional resources to reduce poverty and create opportunities for those in need.
Vision Statement
In a truly strong community, no family is expendable. Foothills believes that communities must work together – in partnership – to enable all persons to live with dignity, responsibility and opportunity. To support this vision, Foothills offers a myriad of services that promote stability and independence throughout the life cycle. Foothills is a Social Service Agency, providing services focused on improving individual’s general well-being.
Annual Report of Services
This report shares what Foothills has accomplished over the past year. It gives partners, donors, and community members a closer look at our programs, services, and financial performance.
Read this report to see how we make a real difference, helping people, supporting families, and changing lives in our communities.
Community Needs Assessment
This report takes a close look at the challenges facing our community, based on feedback from local residents and organizations. It highlights priority areas such as housing, healthcare, and jobs. The information helps us make sure our programs and resources meet the most important needs of the people we serve.
Financial Audit
At Foothills, our leaders are committed to being open and honest about how we manage our finances. Each year we have an external CPA firm review our financial records through an audit. This audit gives a complete look at our financial health and shows our dedication to accountability and good financial practices.
Our Strategic Plan guides all of Foothills’ services to make a real difference in the lives of families and individuals. While we provide safety nets for crises and emergencies, we also offer many programs to help people overcome challenges and find new opportunities.
The plan includes five goals and strategies designed to improve lives. We focus on the needs of people in our communities. It is based on research, surveys from clients, and input from local leaders. We review and update the plan every year to keep it relevant and effective.
2024-2026 Strategic Plan Goals
Empowering Employment and Self-Sufficiency
Promoting Community Health and Health Education
Combatting Homelessness and Fostering Safe and Affordable Housing
Addressing the Opioid Epidemic and Substance Use Disorders
Strengthening Agency Capabilities to Fulfill the Mission
Revenues
Grant Revenue: $11,215,939
Interest Revenue: $155,000
Management Fees and Other Revenues: $5,772,650
Total Revenues: $17,143,590
Expenses
Personnel Costs: $6,717,755
Fringe Costs: $2,797,388
Travel & Training: $152,889
Supplies, Maintenance, and Office: $277,666
Utilities, Telephone, and Rent: $558,413
Equipment: $4,000
Interest Expense: $63,300
Professional Costs & Contracts: $534,004
Services & Assistance: $3,509,865
Construction-Equipment: $0
Depreciation: $735,009
Other: $1,145,509
Indirect-Other: $0
Total Expenses: $16,495,797
Net Surplus: $647,792