In Kentucky can a 17-year-old move from the home of her foster parents and live with grandmother?

Yes, a 17-year-old can move from the home of their foster parents and live with their grandmother in Kentucky. Kentucky law grants 17-year-olds a limited emancipation status, meaning that they're allowed to take certain steps toward assuming independence and adulthood. As a partially emancipated minor, you have the following opportunities that a non-emancipated minor does not:

- Move in with an approved adult other than your legal custodian without needing to become fully emancipated

- Apply to become fully emancipated and, if granted full emancipation, be able to consent to marriage or enter the armed forces without their parents’ or custodian’s consent