X0202 4 2006-04-17 0 0000776325 RES CARE INC /KY/ RSCR 0001086322 Sandford Halsey E 622 MARYHILL LANE LOUISVILLE KY 40207 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 94300 D Common Stock 2006-04-17 4 S 0 4400 18.81 D 95150 I by trust The shares are being sold pursuant to a written non-discretionary sales plan that complies with Rule 10b5-1(c) dated March 7, 2006. A Form 144 was transmitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission covering the sale of the shares reported on Table 1. The shares are held by a trust of which Mrs. Sandford is the trustee for the benefit of the Sandfords' adult children. Mr. Sandford disclaims any beneficial ownership in the shares. This report does not constitute an admission of beneficial ownership for Section 16 or any other purposes. /s/ Ronald G. Geary on behalf of E. Halsey Sandford 2006-04-18