Foster Care And Adoption Services | Geauga County Job And Family Services
Provides pre-service training and family assessments for prospective foster care and adoptive families. Those who go on to adopt receive pre-custody services, subsidized services, legalization and post-legalization services. Provides monthly board rate plus medical expenses for the child in foster care.
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Physical Address
12611 Ravenwood Dr., Ste. 150, Chardon, OH 44024
Hours
M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm.
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Fax
(440) 285-7086
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Website
Application process
Phone for information, or check website for joint foster care/adoption information meeting schedule and pre-service class schedule.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Geauga County residents age 21 and over. Must pass a background check. Prospective applicants must be in good physical and mental health, have a stable home with room for an additional child or sibling group, must be able to provide a nurturing family environment. In the case of a foster child, must be able to support family reunification or help the child move toward permanence through adoption. Must complete pre-service training and have an approved family assessment.
Service area
Geauga County, Ohio
Agency info
Geauga County Job And Family Services
Government agency that promotes self-sufficiency and family stability by providing emergency financial assistance, employment services, child and adult protective services, child support services, Medicaid, food assistance (SNAP), child development programming, and a wide variety of social services.