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Kinship Care & Foster Care

Building on our legacy, the NewPath Kinship Care program is designed for relatives and close family friends who step in during a crisis to keep children connected to the people and community they know best. NewPath helps kinship caregivers navigate the pathway to licensure so families can access enhanced supports such as Ohio Medicaid to cover healthcare and behavioral health costs, increased per diem resources, training, supportive case management from a team of professionals, and help connecting to services that are right for your family.”

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Kinship Care

Keeping Families Together

Becoming a kinship caregiver is an act of love—and you don’t have to do it alone. At NewPath Child & Family Solutions, we walk alongside you every step of the way. Whether you’re caring for a child who is a relative or someone with a significant connection to your family, or navigating state assistance, we provide resources, guidance, and hope to help you succeed.

Together, we will navigate this path—supporting you through every stage; you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. We are here to make the process smoother—guiding you through each step and providing access to resources and benefits.

Kinship care keeps children connected to family, familiar caregivers, and their community—preserving relationships and stability during challenging times.

Becoming licensed opens doors to additional resources: financial assistance, training, and services designed to meet your child’s needs.

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What We Offer

Financial Support Guidance: Navigating from kinship care to licensed foster parent to receive increased financial assistance through your daily per diem rate while caring for child(ren) in your home. In addition, NewPath provides an annual $150 WRAP allowance to support social and engagement activities for the youth in your care.

Healthcare Access: Assistance with Ohio Medicaid for therapeutic supports and medical services.

Expert Advice: Our Foster & Kinship Care Team answers questions and provides solutions tailored to your family.

Ongoing Support: We will be with you to navigate this journey, offering guidance and strength whenever you need it.

Benefits for Kinship Foster Care Providers

There are many benefits to becoming a Kinship Foster Parent, from the indescribable feeling of helping a child who needs you more than you could ever imagine to the incentives and reimbursements we offer you for your kind and caring heart and offering support every step of the way.

Resources Available For You & Your Child

  • 24 Hour Treatment Staff On-Call
    • Emergencies & Therapeutic Needs
  • Treatment Staff that is Knowledgeable & Experienced in Foster Care
  • Access to a Full Array of Services:
    • In-home or In-Office Therapy
    • Case Management
    • Psychiatric Services

Payments & Reimbursements

  • Tax-Free Stipend
    • Paid by Direct Deposit Every 2 Weeks
  • Monthly Paid Training
  • Mileage Reimbursement for qualifying travel
  • $150.00 Wrap Around Fund
    • Available per Year per Youth for Expenses Not Covered by Foster Care per Diem
  • Paid Respite Care (14 Days)
    • $25 / day per child
  • Foster Parent Referral Bonus of up to $400 for referring a friend who becomes a Foster Parent.
    • Payments come as the referral meets milestones of licensure: $50 for completing pre-service, $250 for becoming licensed, $100 for the first placement
    • Kinship parents who receive waivers for their classes are not eligible for the $50 pre-service bonus.

Holidays & Celebrations

May:

Annual Foster Parent Celebration

December:

Annual Christmas Party for Foster Parents & Children
New Christmas Gifts Given by Donors Every Year

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