When it comes to accessing social services and public assistance, you probably have a lot of questions. The questions and answers provided below will help you become familiar with much of the information you need.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): Foster Family Software
Proposals will be received by the Medina County Board of Commissioners for provision of Foster Family Software Services. Proposals are being solicited for the project period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Individuals and agencies interested in providing services may receive proposal packages by contacting Steve Sikora (330-661-0805) at Medina County Job and Family Services, 232 Northland Drive, Medina, OH 44256 or from the agency website under the Resources tab: www.mcjfs.us. All proposals shall be filed in a sealed envelope marked, “Medina County JFS – Foster Family Software Services” and must be received in the Office of the Medina County Board of Commissioners, 144 North Broadway, Room 201, Medina, Ohio no later than 10:00 a.m., Ohio time, Monday, December 18, 2023.
Foster Family Software Services Pre-Bid Questions and Answers 11.17.23
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): Food Assistance and OWF/TANF Job Development Services
Proposals will be received by the Medina County Board of Commissioners for provision of Job Development Services. Proposals are being solicited for the project period of January 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. Individuals and agencies interested in providing services may receive proposal packages by contacting Steve Sikora (330-661-0805) at Medina County Job and Family Services, 232 Northland Drive, Medina, OH 44256 or from the agency website under the Resources tab: www.mcjfs.us. All proposals shall be filed in a sealed envelope marked, “Medina County JFS – Job Development” and must be received in the Office of the Medina County Board of Commissioners, 144 North Broadway, Room 201, Medina, Ohio no later than no later than 10:00 a.m., Ohio time, Monday, December 18, 2023.
Our greatest need is for families who are willing to take school aged children, teens, and sibling groups.
Once you submit an inquiry form and speak with a member of our staff, we will create your profile on Binti, our online licensing program, so you can begin completing the necessary paperwork to become licensed. Please note that you will need to complete the application before working on any other items. After you have completed the preservice training and submitted your application and supporting documentation, we will assign a foster care coordinator/assessor to complete your home study.
You will be assigned a foster care coordinator/assessor who will complete your home study with you. If you have met the requirements you will become licensed to foster and will be approved for adoption.
Your role is to:
Assistance will include:
No. You can own or rent and can live in a house, apartment, or mobile home. You must have sufficient space for children and their belongings.
A foster home license is good for 2 years.
Yes. Each child must have a bed of their own. A foster child cannot share a bedroom with a child of the opposite sex, except when all children in the bedroom are under the age of five.
Yes. Birth families are entitled to visitation with their children by state law. The child’s case worker will arrange visitation, and visits take place at The Children's Center of Medina County or another agreed upon location.