# Foster Care Help Resources - Ohio ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) - Ohio Foster Care:** - **Phone:** 1-800-686-1578 - **Website:** [https://jfs.ohio.gov/foster](https://jfs.ohio.gov/foster) - **Office Locations:** Statewide network of county offices - **Services Provided:** Foster care and adoption services, licensing for foster parents, training and support for foster families. - **Ohio Foster Parent Association:** - **Phone:** 1-614-224-5802 - **Website:** [https://www.ofpaohio.org](https://www.ofpaohio.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, support groups, and training for foster parents across Ohio. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Region/City 1 - Central Ohio - **Franklin County Children Services:** - **Phone:** 1-614-275-2690 - **Website:** [https://childrenservices.franklincountyohio.gov](https://childrenservices.franklincountyohio.gov/) - **Office Location:** 855 W. Mound St., Columbus, OH 43223 - **Specialized Services:** Foster care, adoption, family support services, and mentoring programs. ### Region/City 2 - Northeast Ohio - **Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services:** - **Phone:** 1-216-881-5775 - **Website:** [https://www.cuyahogacounty.us](https://www.cuyahogacounty.us/) - **Office Location:** 3955 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 - **Specialized Services:** Adoption, foster care, and services for aging-out youth. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **Foster Care 101:** - **Website:** [https://www.fostering.org](https://www.fostering.org/) - **Features:** Online resources, guides, and support forums for foster parents. ## Educational Resources - **Ohio Child Welfare Training Program:** - **Website:** [https://jfs.ohio.gov](https://jfs.ohio.gov/) - **Description:** Training and educational resources for foster parents, social workers, and those involved in the child welfare system. ## Additional Support - **The Ohio Fostering Connections Project:** - **Phone:** 1-800-632-8120 - **Website:** [https://www.fosteringconnections.org](https://www.fosteringconnections.org/) - **Services Provided:** Scholarships, housing assistance for youth aging out of foster care, and resources for foster care youth transitioning to adulthood. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact Ohio Department of Job and Family Services at 1-800-686-1578._