Foster parents are reimbursed to cover expenses related to caring for a child in their home. This is a tax-free reimbursement paid directly to the foster parent via direct deposit one time a month, called per diem. In addition to the monthly payment, The Buckeye Ranch offers other reimbursements and incentives.
To contact our team directly with questions about foster parent benefits and reimbursements, please call (614) 875-2371, press 4.
Other reimbursable items and incentives for fostering in Ohio include the below. This is not an all-inclusive list; some additions and exceptions may apply.
Your daily payment, in part, goes to pay for clothing for the child. In addition to this, we offer you:
We pride ourselves on providing excellent service to our foster families. We are a small team with access to large agency resources, which allows us to create a very unique experience for families that is both personalized and supportive. Our set up allows us to provide an elevated level of customer service to those we serve, as our team truly gets to know families. In addition, we’re also able to provide families with true community, with access to donations, connections, and events.
We also offer a training program and bonus incentives. Foster parents are eligible to receive incentives for completing trainings in a timely manner. In addition, we offer incentives for referring and nurturing new foster families.
Because of our history in the community, we have relationships with a number of donors, foster care agencies, and community members to offer goods and services to support your child. From Back-to-School events and resources to Winter holiday festivities, we want every child to have all they need!
Questions about reimbursement options? Reach out to us today!