HOME ABOUT US SERVICES FOSTER/ADOPT NEWS/MEDIA CONTACT CONTACT US 330.941.8888 AVAILABLE 24-HOURS How to Apply Application & Home Study Process Application/Home Study Process, which helps you to determine if foster/adoptive parenting is a viable option for you and your family: Complete an Inquiry form online or by calling the agency at 330.941.8888 Complete a home visit with the Inquiry worker Attend Pre-Service Training; the schedule is available on our website. Complete Autobiography for assignment of a Foster/Adoption Licensing Worker, which will be provided at Pre-Service Training or can be requested from our agency. Complete Application for Child Placement (JFS 01691), which will be provided upon completion of training from our agency. Mahoning County Children Services completes local police checks, and BCII and FBI checks for each applicant and adult household member. Applicants are advised when it is time to present the following: Personal references Proof of 5-year Ohio residency Health statements Water test (for wells only) Verifications of marriage, divorce, income, and automobile insurance Fire inspection of your home Financial Credit Check Individual and group interviews are held with all household members. To get more information, call Placement Services at 330.941.8888 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®