Kinship Care | Licking County Department Of Job And Family Services

Kinship Care is the full-time nurturing and protection of a child by relatives, or any other adult who has a kinship bond, or long standing relationship, with a child. Kinship care allows families to ensure the children in their care are safe and have a sense of belonging that maintain family connections. It is a commitment that involves being an active member of a professional team, working with children services, reunite children with their parents or to help children achieve permanency.

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Physical Address

74 South Second Street, Newark, OH 43055

Hours

Mon-Fri 7am-4:30pm or by appointment

Application process

Call the Kinship Coordinator at 740-670-8735.

Eligibility

Kinship providers must: - Be at least 18 years of age - Be able to provide proof of sufficient income to meet the needs of the household - Complete BCII, FBI, and Children Service Background Checks with no prohibitive offenses - Ensure Children are able to attend all scheduled appointments and visitations - Provide a safe and healthy home for a child.

Service area

Licking County, Ohio

Agency info

Licking County Department Of Job And Family Services

A combined Agency administering Federal, State, and County Programs involving employment & training services, self-sufficiency services (cash assistance, medical coverage, food assistance, etc.) and social services for children and adults.