Kinship Guardian Assistance Program (KGAP) | Van Wert County Department Of Job And Family Services
Resource Name:Kinship Guardian Assistance Program (KGAP) | Van Wert County Department Of Job And Family Services
Van Wert County Department Of Job And Family Services
address
114 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH 45891
Eligibility
A kinship caregiver who has obtained foster home certification and has had the child placed in their home for a minimum of six months prior to being given legal custody or guardianship. The kinship foster parent must have committed to caring for the child on a permanent basis and signed a KGAP agreement. Household income must not exceed 300% of the federal poverty guideline. The county PCSA must have an approved kinship home assessment.
Required documents
Call for more information
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
(419) 238-5430
Voice
(419) 623-4437
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(419) 238-5498
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Fees
No fees
Service area
Van Wert County, Ohio
Provides monthly financial assistance and Medicaid to licensed kinship caregivers who became legal custodians of their kin child(ren) for at least six consecutive months while the child was placed in their home as a foster child.
Last Verified
07/17/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Van Wert County Department Of Job And Family Services
Serves all children, adults, and families who need protection from abuse, neglect, and exploitation; financial and economic support; their family relationships established, nurtured and continuum of education, prevention and intervention services; strengths-based family assessment; direct services; and advocacy.
Data provided by
UW 211 Greater Toledo