Foster Care Program | Richland County Children Services
731 Scholl Road, Mansfield, OH 44907-1571
Designated Parking|Elevators|Full Wheelchair Access.
Eligibility
18 years of age or older. Financially stable. Agree to a health check-up. Attend all required foster/adopt training. Complete a foster/adopt home study. Consent to a criminal record check. Agree to a fire and safety inspection of your home.
Required documents
Call for information.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
(419) 774-4100
Voice
Application process
Please refer to richlandcountychildrenservices.org for information on how to apply to become a foster parent.
Fees
No fees.
Service area
Richland County, Ohio
Oversees the temporary care of children who are not safe within their family's home due to abuse, neglect, or dependency.
Last assured
02/24/2026
Providing organization
Richland County Children Services
Provides mandated services for the investigation of allegations of child abuse, neglect, and dependency. Provides care, protection, and placement of children at risk of abuse, neglect, or dependency. Administers programs for adoption, foster care, and kinship services.