Kinship Permanency Incentive Program | Lorain County Children Services
Lorain County Children Services
226 Middle Avenue, 3rd Floor, Suite 300 Lorain County Administration Building, Elyria, OH 44035
Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
Court order granting legal custody or guardianship on or after July 1, 2005; child resides with the caregiver; caregiver is an Ohio resident; placement was approved by the county PCSA; Power of Attorney does not qualify; household income must not exceed 300% of the federal poverty guideline.
Required documents
Will be requested as needed.
Hours
Same as site hours.
(440) 329-5340
Voice·
voice | Main Line
Languages
Utilizes language interpretation services.
Application process
Call the office for more information or to request an application. Criminal background checks are required for all adult household members.
Fees
No fee for the program. Applicant is responsible for BCI fingerprint check costs.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
Provides short-term, time-limited payments to relative caregivers who have obtained permanent legal custody of a child. This is not emergency assistance, as payments reimburse the initial costs of taking a kinship child into the caregiver's home. Payment availability is determined by the state budget.
Last Verified
06/26/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Lorain County Children Services
Responds to and investigates reports of suspected child abuse or neglect in Lorain County.
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