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Let’s Talk About Benefits: Programs for Adoptive Families
Navigating the world of public benefits can be tricky. From paying for childcare to needing extra assistance with bringing more groceries in the home, many times, families are unaware of the types of benefits they may be eligible for. While every Kinship and Adoption family has their own unique needs and experiences, families may be curious as to how a certain benefit may impact their specific family situation.
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Let’s Talk About Benefits: Programs for Kinship Families
Navigating the world of public benefits can be tricky. From paying for childcare to needing extra assistance with bringing more groceries in the home, many times, families are unaware of the types of benefits they may be eligible for. While every Kinship and Adoption family has their own unique needs and experiences, families may be curious as to how a certain benefit may impact their specific family situation.
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Road Trip of an Adoptive Mom
In 2008, our family adopted our youngest son from the foster care system. Prior to adoption, my husband and I dove in headfirst, educating ourselves on what to expect, researching,…
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The Importance of Caregiver Self-Care
New kinship and adoptive families typically experience major changes in their daily lives and routines. Self-care is essential to establishing stability for the child or children in your care. At the base level, self-care is “the act of…
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Caring for LGBTQ+ Youth Workshop
Caring for LGBTQ+ Youth: Understanding Diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression (SOGIE), and the Impact of Affirmative Care Caregiver support and affirmation has a significant positive impact on LGBTQ+…
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Professionals Q&A
The last Thursday of every month, we host an informational Q&A session for any professional statewide who is working with children or families and looking to learn more about OhioKAN.…
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Interested Families Q&A
The last Thursday of every month, we host an informational Q&A session for any kinship or adoption family statewide who is looking to learn more about OhioKAN. We believe that…
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Faith-Based Communities Q&A
Through the month of February, we invite leaders of the faith community to learn more about OhioKAN and our commitment to helping kinship and adoptive families access the resources and…
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The Many Emotions of Kinship Caregiving
I want to take a moment to celebrate and recognize you, the kinship caregiver, and to reflect on the incredibly important work you do each day. I also want to ask you to think about taking the best care of yourself that you can in this challenging and rewarding role.
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What’s the Deal with Kinship Care?
I want to take a moment to celebrate and recognize you, the kinship caregiver, and to reflect on the incredibly important work you do each day. I also want to ask you to think about taking the best care of yourself that you can in this challenging and rewarding role.
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