Foster Care And Adoption Services | National Youth Advocate Program
1801 Watermark Dr., Ste. 200, Columbus, OH 43215
Foster care placement for youth up to 18 years old in Ohio. Focuses on serving youth who are abused, neglected, have behavioral issues, are physically disabled, have a mental illness and/or other problems. Foster family recruitment for adults age 21 and over in Ohio.
Will be advised.
M-F: 9:00am-5:00pm.
Generally, youth must be referred by a county agency. Interested agencies and families may phone during hours of service for more information and to start the process, once screened may be referred to a local branch for training. May also visit the website anytime for more information.
Foster care is generally paid for by the referring county agency. Parent training is free.
Ohio
Offers adoption, foster care, and therapeutic foster care services for youth. Provides behavioral and mental health services for those within NYAP’s Foster Care programs. Also provides extensive training and support for fostering parents.
211 Cleveland
National Youth Advocate Program
Provides community-based non-residential services to youth and families involved with the juvenile justice, mental health, developmental disabilities, or children's services systems. Provides foster care and adoption services. Foster families working with this agency may receive mental health and substance abuse treatment, home-based services, case management, and emergency shelter care.