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Kinship Foster And Adopt Internet Resources | Ohio Department Of Job And Family Services

Resource Name:Kinship Foster And Adopt Internet Resources | Ohio Department Of Job And Family Services

Ohio Department Of Job And Family Services

address

30 East Broad Street, 32nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Eligibility

Ohio kinship caregivers.

Required documents

Hours

24/7.

Application process

Visit website at fosterandadopt.jfs.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/ofc/kinship-care

Fees

None.

Service area

Meigs County, Ohio Athens County, Ohio Guernsey County, Ohio Knox County, Ohio Licking County, Ohio Jackson County, Ohio Gallia County, Ohio Vinton County, Ohio Wyandot County, Ohio Pickaway County, Ohio Washington County, Ohio Coshocton County, Ohio Monroe County, Ohio Crawford County, Ohio Noble County, Ohio Marion 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

06/03/2026

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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