A private adoption may qualify for a Non-Recurring Adoption Expense credit from the Licking County Department of Job and Family Services if the child to be adopted is a special needs child. Currently, a family may be reimbursed up to $2,000 for their adoption-related expenses, including court costs and attorney fees. The application for this credit MUST occur before the adoption has been finalized.
A private adoption may also qualify for a Post-Adoption Special Services Subsidy. This subsidy is used to assist adoptive families with special needs that arise after an adoption. The eligibility and funding are determined annually by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and you must apply in the county of residence prior to the service being utilized.
Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program-Options
62 Stevens Street
Newark, Ohio 43055
740-366-7303
Ohio Department of Health
Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps
246 North High Street
P.O. Box 1603
Columbus, Ohio 43216-0118
614-466-1547
Community Mental Health Board
65 Messimer Drive
Newark, Ohio 43055
740-522-1234
LEADS Head Start
159 Wilson Street
Newark, Ohio 43055
740-349-8606
MRDD
65 W. Church Street
Newark, Ohio 43055
740-349-6588
Licking County Educational Service Center
675 Price Road
Newark, Ohio 43055
740-349-6084
Literacy Network of Ohio
950 Sharon Valley Road
Newark, Ohio 43055
740-366-5633
