Welcome, families.

OhioKAN is a 100% free service for Ohio's kinship and adoptive families. Our OhioKAN Navigators are available to talk 1:1 about any questions you may have. Call 1-844-OHIOKAN (1-844-644-6526) Mon - Fri 8:30am - 6:30pm.

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Our OhioKAN Navigators are standing by! There are many ways to get started:

Call Us: 1-844-OHIOKAN
(1-844-644-6526)
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 6:30pm

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LATEST FROM THE OHIOKAN BLOG, The Navigator

Bridging the Age Gap Between Kinship Caregivers and Children

May 4, 2022

My mother was 39 and my father was 37 when I was born. There were times when this age difference was challenging for me as a child. The almost 40-year…

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Road Trip of an Adoptive Mom

March 29, 2022

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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“We are so glad we called you. Our OhioKAN Navigator was able to immediately connect us with several resources that are already making a huge difference for us. Thank you!”

KINSHIP FAMILY, CUYAHOGA COUNTY

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