Ohio Kinship And Adoption Navigator (OHIOKAN) | Ohio Department Of Children And Youth
246 North High Street, 8th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Eligibility
- Most current or imminent kinship caregivers and adoptive parents over the age of 18 caring for children under 18 (or 19 if still in school, 21 if disabled) in the state of Ohio are eligible.
- Both formal and informal kinship caregivers are eligible.
- Call with further eligibility questions.
Required documents
Will be requested as needed.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30am to 6:30pm.
(844) 644-6526
Voice·
voice | OhioKAN
Languages
- Spanish.
- Interpretation services are available upon request for other languages.
Application process
Call the statewide toll-free number for service or visit www.ohiokan.ohio.gov/email-ohiokan to send an email via the form.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
United States
Ohio
Offers a flexible and responsive kinship and adoption navigator program designed to assist children, caregivers, and families statewide. Helps kinship and adoptive families navigate and connect with all of the resources, supports, and services available to them locally and statewide.
Last Verified
04/30/2026
Providing organization
Ohio Department Of Children And Youth
State agency serving children, families, and communities across Ohio. Connects families with developmentally appropriate services and resources from before birth through adulthood.
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