Res-Care, Inc. (RSCR) President and Chief Executive Officer to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell


ADVISORY, Dec. 11, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --



 What:
 Ralph Gronefeld, President and Chief Executive Officer of
 Res-Care, Inc. (RSCR), will preside over the closing bell to
 celebrate the company's 15 year listing anniversary on NASDAQ.

 Where:
 NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio

 When:
 Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. ET

 Contacts:
 Nel Taylor
 Chief Communication Officer
 Res-Care
 (502) 394-2357

 NASDAQ MarketSite:
 Jolene Libretto; 646.441.5220; Jolene.Libretto@nasdaq.com

Feed Information:

The closing bell is available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on uplink IA-6 C-band/transponder 17. The downlink frequency is 4040 Vertical; Audio 6.2-6.8. The feed can also be found on Waterfront fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Jolene Libretto at (646) 441-5220.

Radio Feed:

An audio transmission of the closing bell is also available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on uplink IA6 C band / transponder 24, downlink frequency 4180 horizontal. The feed can be found on Waterfront fiber 1623 as well.

Webcast:

A live Webcast of the NASDAQ Closing Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_about.stm

Photos:

To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Close, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market close of your choice.

About Res-Care, Inc. (RSCR):

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Res-Care, with 30+ years of experience helping people reach their highest level of independence, is one of the largest providers of home care to the elderly and those with disabilities. It also offers residential and support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides education, vocational training and job placement for people of all ages and skill levels. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Res-Care and its 42,000 dedicated employees serve daily more than 65,000 people in 37 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and in a growing number of international locations. For more information about Res-Care, please visit the Company's website at www.rescare.com.