Kinship Foster And Adopt Internet Resources | Ohio Department Of Job And Family Services
Ohio Department Of Job And Family Services
30 East Broad Street, 32nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Eligibility
Ohio kinship caregivers.
Required documents
Hours
24/7.
(877) 852-0010
Voice
(614) 462-6282
Voice
Application process
Visit website at fosterandadopt.jfs.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/ofc/kinship-care
Fees
None.
Service area
Coshocton County, Ohio
Jackson County, Ohio
Pickaway County, Ohio
Monroe County, Ohio
Wyandot County, Ohio
Meigs County, Ohio
Licking County, Ohio
Noble County, Ohio
Crawford County, Ohio
Guernsey County, Ohio
Vinton County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio
Marion County, Ohio
Gallia County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio
Washington County, Ohio
ODJFS offers a website with resources aimed at relatives caring for children whose parents are temporarily - or permanently - out of the picture. Current and prospective caregivers can find answers to common questions, use an interactive map to find local services, view a calendar of events and training opportunities, and fill out a form to be contacted for one-on-one assistance.
Last Verified
05/12/2026
Providing organization
Ohio Department Of Job And Family Services
ODJFS is responsible for supervising the state’s public assistance, workforce development, unemployment compensation, child and adult protective services, adoption, child care, and child support programs. ODJFS also is the single state agency responsible for the administration of Ohio’s Medicaid program.
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