Kinship Permanency Incentive

The benefits for kinship caregivers include a maximum of eight payments. The first payment is $525 per child, followed by $300 payments per child every six months for the next seven payments. The maximum payment is $2,625 within a 48-month time period.

Caregivers must reapply every six months for each payment; The Kinship Permanency Incentive check is not received monthly, only one payment every 6 months, upon approval. Payments are contingent on the availability of state funds.

Eligibility Criteria 

All criteria must be met before submitting an application.

  • Legal guardianship/custody was granted to a kinship caregiver on or after 7/1/05.
  • Caregiver must have an approved home assessment, conducted by JFS.
  • All adults 18 to 21 years old must be fingerprinted.
  • All members of the household age 12 or older must have a juvenile background check.
  • The kinship caregiver’s gross household income does not exceed 300% of the 2019 federal poverty level. (See chart)
  • The kinship caregiver is a resident of the State of Ohio and county of application.
  • All income must be reported and proof of income must be submitted.
Family Size300%/Mo.
2$51,720$4,310
3$65,160$5,430
4$78,600$6,550
5$92,040$7,670
6$105,480$8,790
7$118,920$9,910
8$132,360$11,030
Each Additional Person$13,440$1,120

 

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by Ashley Woods