Kinship Permanency Incentive Program (KPIP) | Tuscarawas County Job And Family Services
389 16th Street Southwest, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Barrier Free Restrooms|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
- Serves youth who are living with a family member or non-relative who have legal custody on or after July 1st, 2005. Having Power of Attorney (POA) does NOT qualify. Child must reside with relative.
- Child and caregiver must live in Tuscarawas County. Household income (including all minor children) may not exceed 300% of th e Federal Poverty Level
Required documents
Verification of legal custody
proof of income: accepts a variety of proofs.
Hours
Same as site hours.
(330) 339-7791
Voice
Websitehttp://www.tcjfs.org
Languages
Interpretive services, sign language, translation services.
Application process
Call to request application. May leave message after hours. Process includes completing an approved agency home study to include criminal background check (fingerprints) for all adult household members and a safety audit of the household.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Provides short term, time-limited payments to relative or non-relative caregivers who have obtained legal custody of a child. Not emergency assistance. Payments are designed to reimburse the initial costs associated with taking a Kinship child/ren into the home. Availability determined by state budget and availability of funds.
Last assured
02/20/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Tuscarawas County Job And Family Services
A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Tuscarawas County, Ohio.