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Kinship Permanency Incentive (KPI) Program | Summit County Children Services

264 South Arlington Street, Akron, OH 44306

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Eligibility

In order for a kinship caregiver(s) to eligible for the Kinship Permanency Incentive program, all of the following criteria must be met: - On July 1, 2005 or thereafter, a court issued an order granting legal custody or guardianship to the kinship caregiver(s). - The child currently resides with the kinship caregiver(s). - The kinship caregiver(s) is a resident of the state of Ohio. - The placement is approved by the public children services agency (PCSA) or private child placing agency (PCPA). For children placed directly with a kinship caregiver by a court or relative, the PCSA shall assess the home prior to the approval of the Kinship Permanency Incentive program. - The gross income of the kinship caregiver's family, with the minor child, does not exceed 300% of the Federal Poverty Guideline Level.

Required documents

A completed application.

Hours

By appointment only.
(330) 996-1799

Voice - voice | Kinship Care and Navigator Services

https://www.summitkids.org
[email protected]

Languages

Interpreter services are scheduled as needed.

Application process

Call Kinship Care and Navigator Services for more information.

Fees

No fee for program but applicant must pay for Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) fingerprint check.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Description

Provides short term, time-limited payments to relative caregivers who have obtained permanent legal custody of a child. Not emergency assistance. Payments are designed to reimburse the initial costs associated with taking a relative's child/ren into the home. Availability determined by state budget and availability of funds.

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Providing organization

Summit County Children Services

Assesses and investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Delivers culturally sensitive, collaborative protective services that provide children with a nurturing, safe, and permanent home.