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Welcome to the official OhioKAN Blog, The Navigator. Please find entries from our OhioKAN staff and leadership with insights on navigating kinship and adoptive life.
LATEST POSTS FROM The Navigator
Self-Care for Caregivers
Caring for kinship or adopted children is a deeply rewarding experience, but it can also require significant emotional and physical energy. It’s natural to put your child’s needs first, but…
Navigating Tough Conversations
Talking about adoption or kinship care with your child likely won’t be a single conversation, but an ongoing journey. These talks are so important for building trust and helping your…
The Benefits of Adoption: A Look Through the Lens of Kinship
When families come together through adoption, the results can be life-changing for both the child and the caregiver. Kinship adoption, which occurs when a relative or someone close to the…
Kinship Care and Healthcare
In Ohio, many children are cared for by relatives or close family friends in kinship care arrangements, providing them with stability and familiarity during challenging times. Kinship caregivers-often grandparents, aunts,…
Why Understanding Kinship is Important to Schools
While your school may already strive to be welcoming for all children, there are several steps you can take to help children in kinship care be successful in school. Need…
Mental Health Support After Adoption
Everyone needs some form of support to help them overcome trauma, challenges, or tough times. According to the CDC (2023), over 1 in 5 youths between the ages of 13…