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Foster Home Placement Services | Knox County Department Of Job And Family Services

117 East High Street, 3rd & 4th Floors, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Designated Parking|Elevators|Full Wheelchair Access|Handicap Accessible|Indoor Wheelchair Access.

Knox County residents interested in becoming foster parents.
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

Call 740-392-KIDS (5437) for appointment and application.

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Knox County, Ohio

Description

Services to provide foster homes for families who, because of a family crisis, can not remain together. Severe alcoholism, inadequate care and supervision of children, physical or sexual abuse, severe financial problems, mental or physical illness, loss of parents through death or desertion or severe marital stress are examples of why children come into foster care. The length of placement can be for short periods of time, sometimes just for a weekend, or for several years. During that time foster parents receive a small stipend for the child in order to defray the costs of food, housing and clothing, and school supplies. Medical expenses for the child are also paid by the county.

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Providing organization

Knox County Department Of Job And Family Services

A combined Agency administering Federal, State, and County Programs involving employment & training services, Self-sufficiency service (cash assistance, medical coverage, food stamps, etc.) and social services for children and adults.