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Our Impact
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The Power of Kinship
When children and young adults are connected to the people who know and love them, everything improves—from safety and stability to identity and long-term well-being.
Our impact
By the Numbers
Understand the impact of the power kinship and the work Kinnect does across our programs in 2024.
Caregivers and young people directly served
years of supporting families, young people, and children
kinship connections found on average
counties across Ohio served (100% of counties)
professionals served across the country through trainings
Family members impacted across families served
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Impact Report
Each year we publish an Impact Report to contextualize the impact our team has, working with families, young people, and children. Read this year's report below and access past year's reports as well.
Past Year Impact Reports
2023
2022
Stories Behind the Numbers
Explore real stories of youth and families who have found lasting connections through Kinnect’s programs.
From Hesitation to Hope
The situation In Clark County, a young person in permanent custody faced deep uncertainty about adoption. Though in a stable foster home and strongly bonded with his foster family, he expressed ongoing hesitation—he was torn between wanting a permanent family and fearing what adoption might mean for his connection to his biological roots. The facilitation…
Beloved toddler makes it home for the holidays
The situation In Henry County, a 2-year-old child faced an uncertain future after being separated from their maternal family. Despite being in a nurturing foster home, the ultimate goal was to reunite the child with their biological family while preserving the strong bond with the foster parents. The facilitation Michelle, our KTF Specialist, was determined…
A Grandparent Found Support Through OhioKAN
The situation A grandparent found themselves suddenly raising their 11-year-old granddaughter and needed immediate support. Unsure of where to turn, they contacted OhioKAN for help, hoping to connect with someone who could guide them through the overwhelming situation of becoming a full-time caregiver. The facilitation After calling OhioKAN, the grandparent was connected with a Navigator…
KTF Specialist reconnects child with biological father
The situation A mother and child had been traveling to multiple states and ended up in a homeless shelter in Lucas County. The mom was struggling and was not able to care for her child, leading to the child entering foster care. There were no relatives in Ohio, as the mother and child were not…
Teen finds permanent home with family
The situation A Kinnect to Family Specialist was diligently working to move a teenage youth from foster care back to their family. The young person had experienced multiple moves between different placements, making it challenging to find a permanent home. The facilitation The KTF Specialist organized a barrier meeting with ten family members who knew…
Grandmother finds funds to send her grandson to summer camp
The situation Our OhioKAN Navigator in Southeast Ohio assisted a grandmother who wanted her 7-year-old grandson to attend a summer camp he had previously enjoyed. However, since the grandmother was retired and had a fixed income, she couldn’t afford the camp fees on her own. The facilitation To address this challenge, our OhioKAN Navigator and…