Kinship Support Program (KSP) | Licking County Department Of Job And Family Services
Lcjfs - Foster Care, Adoption And Kinship Services
74 South Second Street, Newark, OH 43055
Eligibility
The child placed in the home is in the temporary, permanent, or legal custody of a public children services agency (PCSA) or Title IV-E agency. The agency must complete and approve a kinship home assessment pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code.
Required documents
Hours
Mon-Fri 7am-4:30pm.
(740) 670-8735
Voice·
voice | Kinship Coordinator
(740) 670-8833
Voice·
voice | Kinship Coordinator
Application process
Please contact one of the Kinship Coordinators at 740-670-8735 or 740-670-8833.
Fees
None.
Service area
Licking County, Ohio
KSP provides financial payments to eligible kinship caregivers for the placement of children in their homes. child per day. Payments can be received monthly for up to 6 months or until the first of the following occurs:
- The caregiver obtains foster care certification.
- The child is no longer placed in the home.
Last Verified
06/23/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Licking County Department Of Job And Family Services
A combined Agency administering Federal, State, and County Programs involving employment & training services, self-sufficiency services (cash assistance, medical coverage, food assistance, etc.) and social services for children and adults.
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