Exploring
Our Impact
Together We're Making Family Possible
September is National Kinship Care Month
All month long, we're shining a light on the caregivers, kin, and communities that keep Ohio families connected. From statistics to stories, we're celebrating every part of what makes kinship care work. For more information, download our 2026 Kinship Care Month Toolkit(opens in new tab) or follow us on social media.
Our impact
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 2025.
total kinship connections found during family search and engagement activities
Caregivers and young people directly served last year alone
Additional family members impacted by Kinnect’s KinFirst approach
kinship connections found on average
professionals served across the country through KinnectU trainings
years of supporting families, young people, and children
Read our latest
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.
