Young girl in group home finds loving family

The situation A Belmont County Kinnect to Family (KTF) Specialist began working with a 13-year-old girl residing in a group home because her mother needed support and could not care for her. Recognizing that returning to her caregiver was not an option, the KTF Specialist worked closely with the young girl to identify individuals in…

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OhioKAN helps aunt secure legal custody

Success story OhioKAN received a call from an aunt who was caring for her baby nephew. She agreed to care for him for a short time, but it unexpectedly became a long-term situation. Like many kinship caregivers, she was not prepared for this unexpected addition to her household. She needed help accessing medical benefits, childcare,…

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