Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVII. Economic Security and Public Welfare § 201.080.Children who may be received into the home

(1) Duly committed to the home's care; and

(2) Such other children of the county as the board, or the superintendent or such other officers or employees as may be designated by the superintendent, with the approval of the board, may, in the absence of any judicial or official commitment, find for the best interest of such children, to receive them into the home's care, on the voluntary application of the parents jointly, or the parent having custody, or the nearest living blood relative, or a legally appointed guardian.