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Foster Care/Adoption Services | Franklin County Children Services

855 West Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43223

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Eligibility

Foster/Adoptive Parent must be 21 years of age or older, a resident of Franklin, Fairfield, Madison, Delaware, Licking, Union or Pickaway County. Must have bedroom space for a foster or adoptive child and have adequate income to meet monthly needs. All marriage statuses and life styles are acceptable; however, married couples must have been married for at least one year. Will only approve adoptive home studies for families who already have a Franklin County child in their home.

Required documents

Various documents will be required throughout the application process.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm.
(614) 229-7000

Voice - voice | Abuse and Neglect

(614) 229-7100

Voice - voice | Other

(614) 341-6004

Voice - voice | Adoptions

Application process

Telephone. Website.

Fees

No fee for adoptive placement.

Service area

Franklin County, Ohio

Description

Offers assistance with the adoption process for the foster care / adoption of abused and neglicted children.

Data provided by

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Providing organization

Franklin County Children Services

Children Services is mandated by law to protect and care for the county's abused, neglected and dependent children, and troubled youth. It carries out its mandate: Protecting children by strenghtening families through the dedication of 100 employees, 20 adoptive families, 600 volunteers and more than 100 partner agencies.