The Kentucky Association of Systemic Therapists (KAST) is an independent organization that supports the needs of systemically oriented therapists in the state of KY. The current leadership of KAST are also members of AAMFT. Many current Board members are also part of the AAMFT's Kentucky Family Team Advocacy effort. KAST is envisioned as a community for MFTs in KY that supplements the national efforts of AAMFT and other organizations that promote relational and systemic therapy.