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Ohio Adoption Grant Program | Ohio Department Of Children And Youth

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

Eligibility
Must meet all of the following qualifications:
  • Have adopted a child under the age of 18 on or after January 1st, 2023.
  • Are applying less than one (1) year after the adoption became final.
  • Live in Ohio at the time of the adoption.
  • Funding is not approved for step-child adoption.
Required documents
Applicants should be prepared to provide two (2) forms of identification and documentation related to the finalization of the adoption, as well as proof of foster and special needs, if applicable.
Hours
Available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(844) 234-5437
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Languages
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  • Spanish
  • Arabic
  • Simplified Chinese.
  • Somali.
Application process
  • Visit the website for more information.
  • To start the application process, an eligible adoptive parent will need to create an account with MyOhio (OHID).
Fees
No fee.
Service area
United States
Provides a one-time payment to individuals who adopt a child(ren). Includes privately arranged adoptions, as well as adoptions made through a public children services agency, including by foster- and kinship-caregivers. It does not included adoptions made by a stepparent.
Last assured
04/30/2026
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.