Kinship Care Subsidy Programs (CONNECTIONS TO 21) | Ohio Department Of Children And Youth

Open to families of adopted children who are 18-20 years old and not married or in the military.

The adoptee must meet one of the following:

• is finishing high school or working on a diploma (like a GED)
• is in college or a trade school
• is doing a job program or something that helps to get or keep a job
• is working at least 80 hours each month
• is unable to do the above due to a diagnosed health problem

AND

• The adoptive parent(s) still helps the adoptee and can show proof they are responsible for the individual
• The adoptee’s custody agreement was in effect on or after the child was the age of 16 or 17
• The adoptee was in the temporary or permanent custody of an Ohio public children services agency (PCSA) or in a planned permanent living arrangement prior to being committed to the legal custody or guardianship of a kinship caregiver at the age of 16 or 17

• Documentation the kinship guardianship young adult meets one of the eligibility criteria.
• Documentation of kinship caregiver responsibility.),483,479

Application required. Contact to request application.

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