Kinship Permanency Incentive Program | Lucas County Children Services
301 Adams Street, Toledo, OH 43604
ADA COMPLIANT.
Eligibility
Serves youth who are living with a family member or non-relative who was awarded custody on or after Jul 1, 2005. Having Power of Attorney (POA) does NOT qualify. Child must reside with relative. Child and caregiver must live in Lucas County. Household income (including all minor children) may not exceed 300% of federal poverty level
Required documents
Verification of legal custody
proof of income: accepts a variety of proofs.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
(419) 213-2273
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(419) 213-3336
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(419) 213-3200
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Fees
No fees
Service area
Lucas County, Ohio
Provides short-term, time-limited payments to relative caregivers who have obtained permanent legal custody of a child. Not emergency assistance. Payments are designed to reimburse the initial costs associated with taking a relative's child/ren into the home. Those eligible can receive $525 per child initially and $300 per child at six-month intervals, not to exceed 8 total payments. Availability determined by state budget and availability of funds.
Last assured
04/01/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Lucas County Children Services
Children's services organization