Kinship Permanency Incentive Program (KPIP) | Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services
Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services
449 South Meridian Street, 2nd Floor, Portage County Administration Building, Ravenna, OH 44266
Barrier Free Restrooms|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
- Serves caregivers with legal custody or guardianship of a child whose birth parents cannot care for him/her.
- Child and caregiver must live in Portage County.
- Family (including child) must have income no greater than 300% of the Federal Poverty Guideline Level.
- Custody must have been awarded on or after July 1st, 2005.
Required documents
- Verification of legal custody or guardianship.
- Proof of income.
- If needed, Agency will help clients pay for any required documentation that the client does not already have.
Hours
Same as site hours.
(330) 297-3750
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voice | Customer Service Center
(800) 876-9544
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voice | Customer Service Center
Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office to apply.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Portage County, Ohio
Provides cash payments to caregivers who have custody of a child whose birth parents could not care for him/her. Makes payments to eligible caregivers at six month intervals.
Last Verified
06/26/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services
A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Portage County, Ohio.
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