Dayton, Ohio – The Dayton City Commission has approved $500,000 in Dayton Recovery Plan funds to support the development of kinship housing by Dayton Children’s Hospital. This funding is part of a broader initiative to provide stable and safe homes for children whose parents are either deceased or unable to be present, often leaving grandparents or other relatives as caregivers.
Kinship housing addresses a growing need in the community, as Dayton Children’s Hospital has observed an increase in the number of kinship families requiring dedicated, stable housing. The approved funds will contribute to the construction of one- and two-story duplexes on a two-acre site in Old North Dayton, located within walking distance of the hospital. Each home will feature three bedrooms and be ADA-accessible, ensuring that the housing meets the needs of all families. In addition to the homes, the development will include shared community spaces such as a communal center and a garden.
Dayton Children’s Hospital plans to use the Dayton Recovery Plan funds for essential site preparation work, including earthwork, utility installation, and the construction of hardscape elements. The project will also receive support from federal grants, tax credits, and other resources to ensure its successful completion.
This kinship housing project is expected to significantly contribute to the stability and revitalization of the Old North Dayton neighborhood, aligning with the Dayton Recovery Plan’s priority of improving neighborhoods. The Dayton Recovery Plan is the city’s strategic framework for investing $138 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. These funds are aimed at creating long-term, transformational, and sustainable impacts across the city as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information on the Dayton Recovery Plan and its initiatives, visit daytonohio.gov/drp.
