Kinship Navigator Program | Muskingum County Children Services

A voluntary program offered through Children Services for kinship families who are raising other family members' children or "kinship" children. Kinship family members are blood relatives, including aunts, grandparents, cousins, 2nd cousins, 10th cousins, or neighbors, teachers, coaches, or anyone who has a significant bond with the children who are ensuring that children are taken care of when they cannot be with their biological parents. These children could otherwise be placed in foster care. The benefits of keeping children with a kinship family, and out of foster care, are immense. However, these families are often on a fixed income and are unfamiliar with local resources and in need of assistance. Having a "kinship" child is the only requirement to be eligible for the Navigator program (no income eligibility). The first thing the Navigator will do is to identify an individual caregiver's needs. Anyone can make a referral.

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211 Pathways

Physical Address

205 North 7th Street, Zanesville, OH 43701

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.

Fax

(740) 455-6719

Application process

Call Patrick at 740-452 6339 ext. 112 for information.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Muskingum County residents.

Service area

Muskingum County, Ohio

Agency info

Muskingum County Children Services

Muskingum County Children Services investigates and responds to suspected reports of child abuse and neglect, while Adult Protective Services investigates reports of suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults age 60 and over and living in our community. Our agency collaborates with local law enforcement, medical providers, and other community social service providers to bring timely health and safety services to children, individuals, and families.