Post Adoption Special Services Subsidy (PASSS) | Ohio Department Of Children And Youth
246 North High Street, 8th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Eligibility
Serves families who meet the following criteria:
- Adopted youth resides in Ohio with the adoptive family.
- Adopted youth has a physical or developmental disability or mental or emotional condition that either existed before the adoption petition was filed or developed after the adoption petition was filed and can be directly attributed to factors in the child/young person’s pre-adoption background or medical history, or biological family’s background or medical history.
- Adopted youth is under the age of 18 OR is at least 18 years of age and less than 21 years of age and has been diagnosed with a mental or physical disability.
- Other sources of assistance are inadequate or are unavailable to meet the child/young person’s immediate needs.
- Step parent/child adoptions are not eligible.
Required documents
Will be requested as needed.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 6:30pm. Website available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(844) 644-6526
Voice·
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Languages
Spanish. Utilizes language interpretation services.
Application process
Visit the website to apply or request an application packet or by calling the toll-free number and speaking with an OhioKAN Navigator. Individuals will need to an OH|ID to apply.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
United States
The Post Adoption Special Services Subsidy (PASSS) program is a program for post-adoptive families of children with special needs. PASSS provides each eligible child up to $10,000 ($15,000 if residential treatment is recommended by a qualified professional) per state of Ohio fiscal year (which begins on July 1st and runs through June 30th) to help cover the costs associated with specialized services, resources, and more.
Last Verified
04/30/2026
Providing organization
Ohio Department Of Children And Youth
State agency serving children, families, and communities across Ohio. Connects families with developmentally appropriate services and resources from before birth through adulthood.
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