Getting Involved – Ohio Grandparent/Kinship Coalition

Where and When Do We Meet?

The Ohio Grandparent/Kinship Coalition meets six (6) times per year. Grandparents and other caregivers, advocates, agency representatives, and any interested party are invited to attend.

As a result of safety precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OGKC has indefinitely suspended the in-person quarterly meetings and is currently sponsoring ZOOM Webinar/call-in meetings. Please check back for the next scheduled meeting. You can view our past meetings and events on our YouTube Channel.

Committees: Legislative/Legal, Support Groups,
Raising Awareness/Membership, Conference/Event

• Click here for info on the Educational Campaign to promote the expansion of the Grandparent Power of Attorney (POA) and Caretaker Affidavit Authorization (CAA)

• Click here for info and the link to the podcast “All Sides” with Anna Staver WOSU-NPR.

• View “State of Kinship Care in Ohio Grandparent/Kinship Survey Report“

• View the 2023 Governor’s Proclamation

• Family Connections – National Kinship Virtual Town Hall – was Sept 9, 2022. Click here to view on YouTube

• Click here to find out how to file for the Child Care Tax Credit.

• Click here to read “Advocates: Ma’Khia Bryant case shows relatives need same resources as other foster parents”

• Here is a sample of what you can say on a call or in an email to your legislators Contact your legislators on Budget Bill

• Advocates for kinship caregivers call for equity to remove disparities with foster parents. Read more . . .

• Click here to read the Ohio Kinship Payments Lawsuit.

Join us for the next OGKC Kinship Coalition Meeting.
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