HOME ABOUT US SERVICES FOSTER/ADOPT NEWS/MEDIA CONTACT CONTACT US 330.941.8888 AVAILABLE 24-HOURS Adoption Services A Permanent Family for Children and Youth Adoption Services at Mahoning County Children Services (MCCS) includes a specialized Adoption Unit that strives to secure a permanent family for children awaiting adoption. Our Adoption Casework Assessors also prepare youth for adoption and engage in recruitment activities to locate a “Forever Family.” What is Adoption: Adoption is the legal process by which adults become the legal parents of children not born to them. An adopted child is cared for by parents who are willing to provide love, security, and a sense of well-being. An Adoptive Applicant: Should be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Should be married for at least one (1) year, but may be single. Should be in good physical and mental health. Should have reasonable income to meet expenses needed in the daily care of the child, however, there are no specific financial requirements. Should have a reasonable amount of room for the addition of a child, but home ownership is not required. Need not belong to a church. Need not pay an adoption fee. Financial assistance may be available for the adoption of children with special needs. Must attend 36 hours of pre-service training and participate in the Home Study process. NEW RESOURCE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTIVE & KINSHIP FAMILIES With the support of Cadence Care Network “Ohio-KAN” offers FREE services to assist Mahoning County Children Services’ Kinship and Adoptive Families navigate and connect with all of the resources available locally and statewide. For more information, visit https://ohiokan.jfs.ohio.gov/ or call 1-844-OHIO-KAN FOSTER & ADOPT Foster Care Foster Parent Association Financial & Supportive Adoption Waiting Children Kinship Placement Philosophy Requirements How to Apply Inquiry Packet LINKS Mahoning County Communicator Mahoning County Child Support Help Network (211 Resource Directory) More Links… DIRECTORIES Caseworker Directory Business Support Directory CONTACT 24 HOURS A DAY P: 330.941.8888 F: 330.941.8787 222 W. Federal St. 4th Floor Youngstown, OH 44503 CONTACT 24 HOURS A DAY P: 330.941.8888 F: 330.941.8787 222 W. Federal St, 4th Floor Youngstown, OH 44503 NAVIGATE Home About Us Services Foster/Adopt News/Media Contact GLOSSARY Child Welfare Terms © 2021 Mahoning County Children Services. All Rights Reserved. Site by PALO Creative®