Kinship And Adoption Navigator | Ohio Department Of Job And Family Services

Provides specialized information and referral to those who are taking on the role as kinship caregivers (family members who are taking on the role of being caregivers for another relative's children). Connects families to community services based on their needs (including navigation in regard to completing applications and paperwork).

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Specialized Information and Referral Kinship Navigator Programs

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Ohio Department Of Job And Family Services

Develops and oversees programs and services designated to help Ohioans be healthy and safe while gaining and maintaining employment and independence. Programs include adoption, child care, child support, Disability Assistance, Food Stamps, foster care, labor exchange, Medicaid, Ohio Works First, Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC), protective services, Unemployment Compensation, veterans' services, women's services and workforce development. Formed by the merger of the Dept. of Human Services and the Bureau of Employment Services. Details on some programs are covered in County-level Job and Family Service agencies in this database.