Youth Navigator Network | Ohio Department Of Children And Youth

246 North High Street, 8th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Eligibility

- Serves youth and young adults up to age 23 who are in foster care, who have recently transitioned out of foster care, or who had an open, ongoing case with Children's Services within the last 24 months. - Flex Funds financial assistance available only to young adults age 21-22 who aged out of foster care.

Required documents

Will be requested as needed.

Hours

- Monday: 10:00am to 6:00pm. - Tuesday - Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm. - Closed on federal holidays.

(740) 639-5252

Voice - voice | Youth Navigator Network

(833) 644-6966

Voice - voice | Youth Navigator Network - 833-OHIO-YNN

https://ynn.ohio.gov

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Application process

Call 833-644-6966 (833-OHIO-YNN), text 740-639-5252, or use the website contact form at https://ynn.ohio.gov/contact-us for more information or to speak with a Youth Navigator.

Fees

No fee.

Service area

Ohio

Description

Provides navigation and referral services for youth and young adults who are or have been involved in the foster care system. Assists with accessing resources such as emergency housing, employment, scholarships, and so forth. Provides Flex Funds financial assistance to young adults who have transitioned out of foster care.

Data provided by

211 Summit

What's Here

Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance Foster Children Former Foster Children Specialized Information and Referral

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.