Ohio Adoption Grants and Financial Help for Stepparent and Kinship Adoption

Reviewed by Stephanie Green, Esq. · Managing Partner, Gavvl Law · Last updated June 9, 2026

Adoption Financial Help in Ohio: Start Here

Adoption can be one of the most meaningful legal steps a family takes. It can also bring real financial questions.

Many families ask:

• Can Ohio help pay for adoption?
• Can I get the Ohio Adoption Grant?
• Does the grant apply to stepparent adoption?
• Can grandparents or relatives get adoption financial help?
• What is adoption assistance?
• What is a subsidy?
• What is kinship guardianship assistance?
• Are adoption grants and adoption assistance the same thing?

The answer depends on the type of adoption, the child's history, whether children services was involved, and whether the family meets the program rules.

At Gavvl Law, we help families throughout Ohio with stepparent adoption and kinship adoption. These cases often involve more than just filling out forms. Families may need to understand consent, probate court requirements, background checks, finalization steps, and whether any adoption-related financial help may apply. For a broader overview of how Ohio adoption works, see our guide to adoption in Ohio.

This guide explains the major Ohio adoption grant and assistance programs in plain language.

Quick Answer: Does Ohio Have an Adoption Grant?

Yes. Ohio has an Adoption Grant Program that provides a one-time payment for certain eligible adoptions. The grant amount may be $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000, depending on the type of adoption and whether the child meets the special-needs requirements. [1] [2]

But the grant is not automatic.

The family must meet the eligibility rules, apply on time, and use the official Ohio application process.

Quick Answer: Can Stepparents Get the Ohio Adoption Grant?

Usually, no.

Ohio law excludes an adoption by a parent whose spouse was already the child's biological or adoptive parent before the adoption. [3]

The public Ohio Adoption Grant Program guidance also lists "not a step-parent adoption" as one of the basic eligibility points. [2]

In plain English, most Ohio stepparent adoptions do not qualify for the Ohio Adoption Grant.

That does not mean stepparent adoption is less important. It only means this specific financial program usually does not apply.

Gavvl Law helps stepparents throughout Ohio understand what does apply, including consent rules, probate court filing requirements, hearings, and what happens after the adoption is granted.

Quick Answer: Can Kinship Caregivers Get Adoption Financial Help?

Possibly.

Kinship families may have more financial-help questions because the child may have a history with children services, foster care, legal custody, guardianship, or agency placement.

A kinship caregiver, grandparent, relative, legal custodian, guardian, or foster caregiver may need to ask:

• Was the child involved with public children services?
• Was the child placed by a public children services agency?
• Was the child placed by a private child placing agency?
• Is the child legally adoptable?
• Does the child have special needs under the applicable rules?
• Was the caregiver a foster caregiver?
• Is the caregiver a "relative" under the statute?
• Is the family pursuing adoption, legal custody, or guardianship?
• Was an assistance agreement signed before the required legal step?
• Is the child eligible for Title IV-E adoption assistance or kinship guardianship assistance?

These details matter because Ohio has several different programs. The Ohio Adoption Grant, Title IV-E adoption assistance, state adoption maintenance subsidy, Title IV-E kinship guardianship assistance, and state kinship guardianship assistance are not the same thing. [4] [5] [6]

Gavvl Law can help kinship families sort through the adoption process and identify the right questions to ask before finalizing the case.

Adoption Grant vs. Adoption Assistance vs. Subsidy vs. Kinship Guardianship Assistance

These terms sound similar, but they mean different things.

Ohio Adoption Grant

The Ohio Adoption Grant is a one-time payment for certain eligible adoptions. It has its own rules, deadlines, and grant amounts. [1] [3]

Title IV-E Adoption Assistance

Title IV-E is a federal child welfare funding program. It helps pay for foster care and adoption services that support children and families. [7]

State Adoption Maintenance Subsidy

A state adoption maintenance subsidy may be available in certain cases involving a child with special needs who is not eligible for Title IV-E adoption assistance. [5]

Kinship Guardianship Assistance

Kinship guardianship assistance is not adoption. It is tied to legal custody or guardianship with a relative in certain qualifying cases. [5] [6]

This distinction matters. A family may be pursuing adoption, but another family may be pursuing legal custody or guardianship. The financial-help rules can be different.

Ohio Adoption Grant Program

The Ohio Adoption Grant Program was created to help reduce the financial burden of adoption.

Ohio law requires the Director of Children and Youth to establish and administer the program. [1]

The program provides a one-time payment for eligible adoptive parents. The basic grant amounts are:

• $10,000 for certain eligible adoptions
• $15,000 if the adoptive parent was a foster caregiver who cared for the child before adoption
• $20,000 if the child meets the special-needs grant requirements [1] [2]

Payments are subject to the program rules and available state funding. [1]

Who Qualifies for the Ohio Adoption Grant?

To qualify for the Ohio Adoption Grant, all legal requirements must be met.

Ohio law says the adoptive parent must meet these requirements:

• The adoptive parent has not already received an Ohio Adoption Grant for that child.
• The adoptive parent does not currently claim the former Ohio adoption tax credit for that child.
• The adoptive parent applies no later than one year after the final adoption order, interlocutory order, or Ohio recognition of the adoption.
• The adoption was finalized on or after January 1, 2023.
• The adoptive parent was an Ohio resident when the adoption was finalized.
• The adoption was not by a parent whose spouse was already the child's biological or adoptive parent before the adoption. [3]

The public Ohio grant guidance also lists these basic points: the child was under 18, the adoption happened on or after January 1, 2023, the application is filed within one year after the adoption is final, the adoptive parent lived in Ohio at the time of adoption, and the adoption is not a stepparent adoption. [2]

The One-Year Deadline Matters

The Ohio Adoption Grant has a strict timing rule.

The adoptive parent must apply no later than one year after the final adoption order, interlocutory order of adoption, or Ohio recognition of the adoption. [3]

Families should not wait until the deadline is close. If a kinship or foster-care-related adoption may qualify, the family should review the grant requirements early.

Gavvl Law can help families understand adoption timelines and finalization steps so they know when important deadlines may begin.

How to Apply for the Ohio Adoption Grant

Eligible adoptive parents apply through the official Ohio Adoption Grant Program process.

The public Ohio grant page explains that applicants need to create a MyOhio/OHID account to begin the application. [2]

Families should be ready to gather:

• Identification
• Adoption finalization documents
• Proof of foster care status, if applicable
• Proof of special needs, if applicable [8]

The exact application requirements may depend on the type of grant requested.

What Costs Can the Ohio Adoption Grant Help With?

The Ohio Adoption Grant is meant to help reduce the cost of adoption.

Adoption costs may include agency fees, legal expenses, home assessments, and other adoption-related costs. [8]

For families adopting siblings, children with special needs, or teenagers from foster care, the cost of preparing the home and supporting the child after adoption can be significant.

The grant may help reduce those barriers, but the family still has to qualify.

Can the Grant Apply to Private Adoption, Foster Care Adoption, and Kinship Adoption?

The Ohio Adoption Grant may apply to privately arranged adoptions and adoptions through a public children services agency, including adoptions by foster and kinship caregivers. [8]

But stepparent adoptions are excluded. [2] [3]

This is one of the most important points for Ohio families to understand.

A stepparent adoption may still be a wonderful and important legal step. But the Ohio Adoption Grant usually will not apply.

Can the Grant Apply to Each Child in a Sibling Group?

Yes, if the children qualify.

The grant may apply per child when a family adopts a sibling group. For example, if a family adopts three eligible children and each child qualifies for a $10,000 grant, the total grant support may be $30,000. [8]

This can matter because adopting siblings together may require more space, more supplies, more planning, and more post-adoption support.

Special-Needs Ohio Adoption Grant

Ohio law allows a larger grant amount when the child meets the special-needs grant requirements. [1] [3]

To qualify for the special-needs grant, a qualified professional who does not provide casework services to the adopted child must diagnose the child with one or more special needs in the professional's area of expertise before the final adoption order, interlocutory order, or Ohio recognition of the adoption. [3]

For children with special needs, the higher grant amount may help families access medical care, therapy, adaptive equipment, home changes, or specialized educational supports. [8]

This does not mean every child qualifies. The diagnosis and timing rules matter.

Ohio Adoption Grant and Teen Adoption

The Ohio Adoption Grant may also help families adopting teenagers from foster care.

Teen adoption can involve unique needs, including mental health support, school planning, college readiness, testing fees, application fees, transportation, and other transition-related costs. [8]

Families adopting older youth should also ask whether any adoption assistance or young-adult support rules apply.

The Grant Replaced the Former Ohio Adoption Tax Credit

Ohio's grant eligibility law says a parent cannot receive the Ohio Adoption Grant if the parent currently claims the former Ohio adoption tax credit for the same child. [3]

The Ohio Senate has also described the grant program as replacing the former Ohio Adoption Tax Credit. [9]

For families, the key point is simple: do not assume you can receive both benefits for the same child. Check the current rules before applying.

Funding and Availability Can Change

Ohio law says grant payments are made to eligible applicants to the extent state funds are available. [1]

The Ohio Senate reported in April 2024 that the program had been popular and that funding had been used faster than expected. [9]

Because funding and application details can change, families should always check the current official Ohio Adoption Grant Program page before applying. [2]

Ohio Adoption Grant and Stepparent Adoption

Most Ohio stepparent adoptions do not qualify for the Ohio Adoption Grant.

This is because the grant does not apply when the adopting parent is married to someone who was already the child's biological or adoptive parent before the adoption. [3]

In a common stepparent adoption, one parent is already the child's legal parent, and that parent's spouse wants to adopt the child.

Even though the grant usually does not apply, stepparent adoption can still provide major legal benefits.

A stepparent adoption can help create a full legal parent-child relationship between the stepparent and child. It may also affect parental rights, decision-making, inheritance, birth records, and long-term family stability.

Gavvl Law helps Ohio stepparents with:

• Understanding whether the stepparent can adopt
• Reviewing whether the other parent's consent is required
• Evaluating whether consent may be legally excused
• Preparing and filing probate court documents
• Explaining hearing expectations
• Helping families understand what changes after adoption

Ohio Adoption Grant and Kinship Adoption

Kinship adoption is different from stepparent adoption.

A kinship adoption may involve a grandparent, aunt, uncle, adult sibling, legal custodian, guardian, foster caregiver, or another person with a close family-like relationship to the child.

The Ohio Adoption Grant statute does not automatically exclude every kinship adoption. But kinship families still must meet the eligibility rules. [3]

Kinship families should ask:

• Was the adoption finalized on or after January 1, 2023?
• Was the adoptive parent an Ohio resident when the adoption was finalized?
• Was the application filed within one year?
• Was the adoptive parent a foster caregiver who cared for the child before adoption?
• Does the child meet the special-needs grant rule?
• Is the adoption excluded because it is really a stepparent adoption?
• Was the child involved with children services or foster care?
• Is another program more relevant than the Ohio Adoption Grant?

Gavvl Law can help kinship families understand the adoption process and avoid confusing adoption with custody, guardianship, or foster care status.

Is the Ohio Adoption Grant the Same as Adoption Assistance?

No.

The Ohio Adoption Grant is a one-time grant program. [1]

Adoption assistance is different. It is tied to child welfare funding and program eligibility.

Ohio law says the Department of Children and Youth administers federal payments for foster care, kinship guardianship assistance, and adoption assistance under Title IV-E. [4]

Title IV-E helps pay for foster care and adoption services that support children and families. [7]

What Is Title IV-E Adoption Assistance?

Title IV-E is a federal child welfare funding program. Ohio law defines Title IV-E as Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. [4]

Title IV-E adoption assistance can help support families adopting children with special needs when eligibility requirements are met. [10]

This does not mean every adoption qualifies. Title IV-E assistance has its own rules.

For many private stepparent adoptions, Title IV-E adoption assistance will not be part of the case. For some kinship or foster-care-related adoptions, it may be an important question to ask.

What Is State Adoption Maintenance Subsidy?

Ohio law also allows a state adoption maintenance subsidy in certain cases. [5]

This may apply when a child has special needs and is not eligible for Title IV-E adoption assistance. [5]

Before the adoption is finalized, a public children services agency may enter into an agreement with the child's adoptive parent for state adoption maintenance subsidy payments if all legal requirements are met. [5]

Who May Qualify for State Adoption Maintenance Subsidy?

Ohio law lists several requirements.

The child must be a child with special needs. The child must have been placed in the adoptive home by a public children services agency or private child placing agency. The child must be legally adoptable. [5]

The adoptive parent must be able to provide the permanent family relationship needed by the child. [5]

The child's needs must be beyond the adoptive parent's economic resources. The statute also requires that accepting the child as a member of the adoptive family would not be in the child's best interest without payments on the child's behalf. [5]

The statute also includes an income limit and says the child must not be eligible for Title IV-E adoption assistance. [5]

Can State Adoption Subsidy Payments Start Before the Adoption Is Final?

Yes, in some cases.

Ohio law says state adoption maintenance subsidy payments may begin before or after the final adoption decree. [5]

But payments before the final decree may be made only while the child is living in the adoptive parent's home. [5]

Preadoption payments may last no more than 12 months unless the final adoption decree is delayed because of court proceedings. Payments that begin before the decree may continue after the decree. [5]

Are State Adoption Subsidies Reviewed Later?

Yes.

Ohio law says state adoption maintenance subsidy payments are subject to an annual redetermination of need. [5]

In plain English, this means the child's continuing need for the subsidy can be reviewed each year.

What Is Kinship Guardianship Assistance?

Kinship guardianship assistance is not the same as adoption.

Adoption creates a legal parent-child relationship. Kinship guardianship assistance is tied to legal custody or guardianship with a relative in certain cases. [5] [6]

This matters because a kinship caregiver may have more than one possible legal path:

• Adoption
• Legal custody
• Guardianship
• Foster care placement
• Kinship guardianship assistance

The best path depends on the child's situation, the caregiver's role, the court orders already in place, and whether children services is involved.

Gavvl Law helps Ohio kinship caregivers understand the difference between these options so they can choose the path that best fits the family's needs.

State Kinship Guardianship Assistance in Ohio

Ohio law allows a public children services agency to enter into a state kinship guardianship assistance agreement with a child's relative when all statutory requirements are met. [5]

This is not an adoption subsidy. It is tied to legal custody or guardianship with a relative in certain qualifying cases.

Who May Qualify for State Kinship Guardianship Assistance?

Ohio law lists several requirements.

The relative must have cared for the eligible child as a foster caregiver for at least six consecutive months. [5]

There must be a court order granting legal custody or guardianship of the child to the relative. The order cannot be temporary. The relative must commit to caring for the child on a permanent basis. [5]

The relative must sign the state kinship guardianship assistance agreement before assuming legal guardianship or legal custody of the child. [5]

The child must have been removed from home through a voluntary placement agreement or because of a court finding that staying in the home would be contrary to the child's welfare. [5]

The law also says returning home or adoption must not be appropriate permanency options for the child. [5]

The child must have a strong attachment to the relative, and the relative must have a strong commitment to caring permanently for the child. If the child is at least 14 years old, the child must be consulted about the arrangement. [5]

The child also must not be eligible for Title IV-E kinship guardianship assistance payments. [5]

Title IV-E Kinship Guardianship Assistance

Ohio also has Title IV-E kinship guardianship assistance. [6]

The Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program helps provide permanent homes for children who cannot return to their parents and cannot be adopted. Kinship caregivers who care for a child as a foster parent for at least six straight months may be eligible before receiving legal custody of the child. [11]

Because state kinship guardianship assistance and Title IV-E kinship guardianship assistance are different, kinship families should ask which program, if any, applies.

How Long Can State Adoption Subsidy or State Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payments Last?

Ohio law says no payment under the state adoption subsidy or state kinship guardianship assistance statute may be made for a person age 18 or older beyond the end of the school year during which the person turns 18. [5]

For a person with a mental or physical disability, payments may not be made for a person age 21 or older. [5]

What Counts as a Relative?

For Title IV-E and related assistance statutes, Ohio law defines "relative" broadly. [4]

The definition includes certain adults related by blood or adoption, including grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and certain cousins. [4]

It also includes stepparents and stepsiblings, spouses and former spouses of certain listed relatives, legal guardians, legal custodians, and certain nonrelative adults with a familiar and long-standing relationship or bond with the child or family. [4]

This broad definition can matter in kinship cases.

But it does not mean every person listed automatically qualifies for financial assistance. The program requirements still must be met.

Important Warning: Some Agreements Must Be Signed Before the Legal Step

This is one of the most important points for kinship families.

Some assistance programs require an agreement before the adoption, custody, or guardianship step happens.

For example, the state adoption maintenance subsidy agreement is entered into before the child's adoption is finalized. [5]

For state kinship guardianship assistance, the relative must sign the agreement before assuming legal guardianship or legal custody of the child. [5]

This means timing matters.

Families should ask about possible assistance before finalizing adoption, custody, or guardianship.

Stepparent Adoption vs. Kinship Adoption: Why the Financial Rules Are Different

Stepparent Adoption

In a typical stepparent adoption, the child already has one legal parent in the home, and that parent's spouse wants to become the child's legal parent.

That type of adoption is usually excluded from the Ohio Adoption Grant. [2] [3]

It also often does not involve children services, foster care, Title IV-E, or a child placing agency.

So, many grant and subsidy programs will not apply to a private stepparent adoption.

Still, the adoption itself can be very important. Gavvl Law helps stepparents throughout Ohio complete the legal process and understand what is required before the court can grant the adoption.

Kinship Adoption

Kinship adoption can be more complicated.

A kinship caregiver may already have custody, guardianship, foster placement history, or children services involvement.

That history can affect whether the family should ask about:

• Ohio Adoption Grant eligibility
• Title IV-E adoption assistance
• State adoption maintenance subsidy
• Title IV-E kinship guardianship assistance
• State kinship guardianship assistance
• Other kinship supports

Gavvl Law helps kinship families understand the adoption process and identify issues that may need to be reviewed before filing or finalization.

Common Questions About Ohio Adoption Grants and Financial Help

Does Ohio have an adoption grant?

Yes. Ohio has an Adoption Grant Program administered by the Department of Children and Youth. The law lists possible one-time grant payments of $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000, depending on eligibility. [1]

Who qualifies for the Ohio Adoption Grant?

The adoptive parent must meet the rules in Ohio Revised Code Section 5180.452. These include the one-year application deadline, Ohio residency at finalization, finalization on or after January 1, 2023, and other requirements. [3]

Can stepparents get the Ohio Adoption Grant?

Usually, no. Ohio law excludes an adoption by a parent whose spouse was already the child's biological or adoptive parent before the adoption. The public Ohio grant guidance also says the grant is not for stepparent adoption. [2] [3]

Can kinship caregivers get the Ohio Adoption Grant?

Possibly. Kinship adoption is not automatically excluded, but the adoptive parent must meet all eligibility rules. [3]

Is the Ohio Adoption Grant automatic?

No. The adoptive parent must qualify and apply within the deadline. [3]

How long do I have to apply for the Ohio Adoption Grant?

The adoptive parent must apply no later than one year after the final adoption order, interlocutory order, or Ohio recognition of the adoption. [3]

Is adoption assistance the same as the Ohio Adoption Grant?

No. The Ohio Adoption Grant is a one-time grant program. Title IV-E adoption assistance and state adoption maintenance subsidies are separate programs with different rules. [1] [4] [5]

What is state adoption maintenance subsidy?

It is a state subsidy that may be available in certain cases involving a child with special needs who is not eligible for Title IV-E adoption assistance. [5]

What is kinship guardianship assistance?

Kinship guardianship assistance is financial help tied to legal custody or guardianship with a relative in certain qualifying cases. It is not the same as adoption. [5] [6]

Can a grandparent get kinship guardianship assistance?

Possibly, but not just because the caregiver is a grandparent. The caregiver and child must meet the program requirements. [5] [6]

Can adoption subsidy payments start before the adoption is final?

In some cases, yes. State adoption maintenance subsidy payments may begin before or after the final adoption decree, but preadoption payments are limited by statute. [5]

Are subsidy payments reviewed every year?

Yes. State adoption maintenance subsidy payments and state kinship guardianship assistance are subject to annual redetermination of need. [5]

Checklist: Questions to Ask Before Filing a Kinship Adoption or Guardianship Case

Before choosing adoption, custody, or guardianship, ask:

• Is the child currently involved with children services?
• Was the child placed by a public children services agency?
• Was the child placed by a private child placing agency?
• Is the child legally adoptable?
• Does the child have special needs under the rules?
• Is the child eligible for Title IV-E adoption assistance?
• Is the child eligible for Title IV-E kinship guardianship assistance?
• Is state adoption maintenance subsidy possible?
• Is state kinship guardianship assistance possible?
• Has the caregiver been a foster caregiver for at least six consecutive months?
• Is the caregiver a "relative" under the relevant statute?
• Is adoption appropriate, or is legal custody or guardianship the plan?
• Does an agreement need to be signed before the court order?
• Does the Ohio Adoption Grant apply?
• Is the one-year grant deadline coming up?

How Gavvl Law Can Help

Gavvl Law helps families throughout Ohio with stepparent and kinship adoptions. If you want to talk through your situation, you can work with an Ohio adoption attorney who handles these cases statewide.

We can help you understand:

• Whether stepparent adoption or kinship adoption is the right legal path
• Whether consent from a biological parent is required
• Whether consent may not be required under Ohio law
• What documents may be needed for probate court
• What to expect during the adoption process
• Whether timing issues may affect grants, subsidies, or assistance questions
• How adoption differs from custody or guardianship

For stepparent families, we help make the adoption process clear and manageable.

For kinship families, we help identify the legal path that fits the child's situation and the caregiver's role. Not sure where to start? Our Find My Service tool can point you toward the right next step, or you can learn more about our Ohio adoption services.

Key Takeaway

Ohio adoption financial help can be confusing because there is more than one program.

The Ohio Adoption Grant is a one-time grant, but it usually does not apply to common stepparent adoptions. Kinship adoptions may involve more financial-help questions, especially when children services, foster care, special needs, legal custody, or guardianship are involved.

The most important rule is this:

Do not assume a program applies, and do not wait until after finalization to ask.

Some programs have deadlines. Some require an agreement before adoption, custody, or guardianship happens. Some apply only when the child has a specific agency, foster care, or special-needs history.

If you are a stepparent, grandparent, relative, guardian, legal custodian, foster caregiver, or kinship caregiver, review the financial-help rules before filing or finalizing the case.

Gavvl Law can help you understand your options and move through the Ohio adoption process with clarity.

Legal Disclaimer: This information is general legal information, not legal advice. Adoption grants, subsidies, and assistance programs depend on the facts of each case and current law. Speak with an Ohio adoption attorney, the appropriate public children services agency, or the Ohio Department of Children and Youth about your specific situation.

Authoritative Sources Used

1. Ohio Revised Code Section 5180.451 establishes the Ohio Adoption Grant Program and lists the one-time grant amounts, including $10,000, $15,000, and $20,000 depending on eligibility. It also states payments are made to the extent state funds are available.
2. Ohio Foster Care and Adoption — Ohio Adoption Grant Program confirms the program details, lists the grant levels, explains the OHID application process, and states that the adoption must not be a stepparent adoption.
3. Ohio Revised Code Section 5180.452 lists eligibility for the Ohio Adoption Grant, including the one-year application deadline, Ohio residency requirement, January 1, 2023 finalization requirement, special-needs diagnosis rule, and the exclusion for an adoption by a parent whose spouse was already the child's biological or adoptive parent.
4. Ohio Revised Code Section 5180.42 states that the Ohio Department of Children and Youth administers federal payments for foster care, kinship guardianship assistance, and adoption assistance under Title IV-E. It also defines "relative" and "Title IV-E."
5. Ohio Revised Code Section 5153.163 governs state adoption maintenance subsidy payments for children with special needs and state kinship guardianship assistance. It lists eligibility rules, timing rules, annual redetermination, and age limits.
6. Ohio Revised Code Section 5180.4213 addresses Title IV-E kinship guardianship assistance.
7. Ohio Department of Children and Youth — Title IV-E explains that Title IV-E is a federal program that helps pay for foster care and adoption services to support children and families.
8. Ohio Foster Care and Adoption — Ohio Adoption Grant explains practical grant uses, including adoption costs, sibling groups, special-needs support, teen adoption support, and application documentation.
9. The Ohio Senate's April 26, 2024 update provides funding and background context for the Ohio Adoption Grant Program, including its relationship to the former Ohio Adoption Tax Credit and additional funding discussion. This is used only for background, not eligibility rules.
10. Ohio Department of Children and Youth — Adoption Assistance explains that Title IV-E adoption assistance focuses on children with special needs and adoption permanency.
11. Ohio Department of Children and Youth — Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program explains that KGAP helps provide permanent homes for children who cannot return to their parents and cannot be adopted, and that kinship caregivers who care for a child as a foster parent for at least six straight months may be eligible before receiving legal custody.

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