Kinship Permanency Incentive Program (KPIP) | Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services
449 South Meridian Street, 2nd Floor, Portage County Administration Building, Ravenna, OH 44266
Barrier Free Restrooms|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
- Serves caregivers with legal custody or guardianship of a child whose birth parents cannot care for him/her.
- Child and caregiver must live in Portage County.
- Family (including child) must have income no greater than 300% of the Federal Poverty Guideline Level.
- Custody must have been awarded on or after July 1st, 2005.
Required documents
- Verification of legal custody or guardianship.
- Proof of income.
- If needed, Agency will help clients pay for any required documentation that the client does not already have.
Hours
Same as site hours.
(800) 876-9544
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(330) 297-3750
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voice | Customer Service Center
Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office to apply.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Portage County, Ohio
Provides cash payments to caregivers who have custody of a child whose birth parents could not care for him/her. Makes payments to eligible caregivers at six month intervals.
Last assured
02/19/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Portage County Department Of Job And Family Services
A local government agency providing public assistance, workforce development, and other social service programs to qualified applicants of Portage County, Ohio.