Foster Care & Adoption

Resources

Even though you have taken the required training to become a foster parent, there is always the opportunity to learn more when the need arises.

As a way to support you, we’ve put together a set of resources to help you navigate the struggles and joys of being a foster parent.

OhioKAN – Kinship & Adoption Navigator
Foster Care Licensing State Rules (OAC 5101:2-5 and OAC 5101:2-7)
- ODJFS eManuals > Families and Children > Family, Children and Adult Services Manual > Foster Care Licensing (ohio.gov)
Adoption Licensing State Rules (OAC 5101:2-48)
- ODJFS eManuals > Families and Children > Family, Children and Adult Services Manual > Social Services (ohio.gov)
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services Foster Care and Adoption Policy and Procedure Manual