Adoption Program | Richland County Children Services

Provides adoption services for children who are: victims of abuse and/or neglect. Provides: intensive training prior to the placement of a child in the home and ongoing training, an experienced adoption specialist to help guide you through the preparation and paperwork, Support groups, Post-adoption services for as long or whenever needed, No fees for the adoption, home study process, pre-finalization and post-finalization period if adopting a child through a public child service agency.

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211 Mansfield OH

Physical Address

731 Scholl Road, Mansfield, OH 44907-1571

Hours

Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm

Fax

(419) 774-4114

Application process

Call for information on required application, criminal record check, and other required checks.

Fee

No fees.

Eligibility

Any adult who has a good support system, a willingness to learn and the ability to make long-term parenting commitments is a potential candidate for adoption. For adoption certification, adults must complete a home study which includes criminal record checks, a home safety audit, and reference checks.

Service area

Richland County, Ohio

Agency info

Richland County Children Services

Provides mandated services for the investigation of allegations of child abuse, neglect, and dependency. Provides care, protection, and placement of children at risk of abuse, neglect, or dependency. Administers programs for adoption, foster care, and kinship services.