Kit Carson Commons

Enjoy a range of services tailored to your needs, including workshops on parenting, financial management, nutrition, and valuable job search skills.

The program provides:

• Academic tutoring
• Financial literacy education
• Employment assistance
• Access to community-based services

Residents benefit from case management, workshops, and various programs covering parenting skills, family resource management, nutrition, work skills, problem-solving, and job search techniques. Most services are offered at no cost.

Priority for admission is given to low-income single parent military service members, veterans, and parents attending college full-time.

Admission is given to:

• Heads of households aged 18 and above
• Single parents with primary custody of child/children
• Full-time degree-seeking students at approved post-secondary institutions
• Families eligible for Section 8 subsidized housing

Participants agree to meet monthly with a case manager and attend life skills workshops.

Once individuals are accepted into the program, they are directed to the housing counselor for an evaluation of their eligibility for rental assistance. Continued housing eligibility centers on sustained participation in the program, including maintaining full-time student status, achieving a 2.0 GPA, contributing a modest share of the rent, and engaging in mandatory supportive services such as life skills, study hours, and case management.

Beginning your journey with the Kit Carson Commons Scholar House program is straightforward. Follow these steps to begin the application process:

Fill out the questionnaire (accessible via the link below). This form collects pertinent information and determines your position on the program’s prioritization list.

KIT CARSON COMMONS INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE

KCC CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION APPOINTMENT

Interview and Documentation:

If you qualify for top priority admission, you will be invited for an interview with the Scholar House staff. This step assesses your commitment to active participation and success in the program.

During the scheduled interview, be prepared to provide the following items (linked below):

• Confirmation of being at least 18 years old.
• Proof of single-parent status with primary custody of your child/children.
• Verification of full-time student status or admission to an approved post-secondary institution.
• Commitment to meet monthly with a Scholar House case manager for the development and monitoring of an Individualized Service Plan.
• Confirmation of eligibility for Section 8 subsidized housing.
• Agreement to attend monthly life skills workshops and meetings to achieve educational goals resulting in self-sufficiency.
• Willingness to either work or participate in approved volunteer experience while enrolled in the program.

Embark on this exciting journey toward self-sufficiency. Your success awaits at Kit Carson Commons Scholar House!

Immerse yourself in comfortable, income-based housing with fantastic amenities, a computer lab, childcare options, and convenient parking.  The program offers 30 housing units, including 3 fully accessible for handicap living. Amenities include a washer/dryer, dishwasher, storage space, and designated parking. Winterwood, Inc. manages the property, ensuring you a peace of mind.   Note: While located on leased land at EKU and prioritizing student parents, this program is not a form of student housing.

Click on the image below to see an apartment layout.

At Kit Carson Commons, we offer a Workforce Development Center to serve our community. This center features three classrooms dedicated to equipping individuals with real-world skills essential for success in industries such as manufacturing and warehousing. EKU Workforce Development and Community Engagement manages a diverse catalog of classes available to industry partners and community members, fostering continuous professional and personal growth. For further details on EKU’s Workforce Development, please visit their website: https://workforce.eku.edu/

For more information contact:

Jackie Dean, Kit Carson Commons Director
4460 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 408- 7025

Cheryl Barnett, Child Development Center Director
4460 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 408- 7025