“The satisfaction of knowing our love is making a difference in our grand-children’s lives.” Kate Blankenship, Adams County
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“The best part is that I GET to have them and the hugs and kisses that come with them! Parents don’t know what they are missing! We laugh a lot too! They bring us JOY!” Linda Davis, Brown County
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“I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to raise my grandchildren. There is nothing in the world that can compare to being able to see your grandchildren every day and be able to hug and kiss them goodnight each and every night. Our love for our daughter is unmeasurable but our love for our grandchildren is equally unmeasurable. We are blessed to be able to help provide stability, love, comfort, and support in our grandchildren’s time of need.” Cheryl Blankenship, Brown County
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A caregiver is like they're taking care of you while you're taking care of them. You both need each other and we are blessed. Joanie Nelson, Cleveland, OH
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Family is everything!
There is no greater gift I can give to my late son, and me, than the privilege of raising his son. That is what God intended when he gave us our family.
Raising children is not easy, especially a toddler at my age, but I can honestly say l never second guessed my decision to give my grandson a loving and stable family life!
Don’t think too hard, do what’s in your heart and it will always be the right thing.
God bless all the kinship families!
Theresa Heinzman, Westerville, OH
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I like being a kinship care provider because i like being a positive influence in a young person's life!
I like being a kinship care provider for the joy i get from making a real difference in a child's life!
Diana King, Cleveland, OH
The Ohio Grandparent/Kinship Coalition (OGKC) is an organization consisting of kinship caregivers, kinship caregiver advocates and agencies throughout Ohio. **********
Kinship Caregiver Lived Stories: Click here to watch and listen to caregivers discuss the challenges and rewards of their kinship families.
What does OGKC do?
Educate kinship caregivers and agencies regarding state and national programs / issues affecting kinship caregivers
Advocate at local, state and national levels for support of kinship families
Provide a networking system for caregivers and agencies
Link caregivers with services in their communities
Connect new kinship care programs with speaker’s bureau
Conduct statewide conferences
Finland Elementary School, Columbus, OH; Community Easter Event 2024
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Finland Elementary School, Columbus, OH; Community Easter Event 2024