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Introduction
Understand the historical context and unique challenges that Kinship and Adoptive families face that inspired the development of OhioKAN.
OhioKAN Program Manual Overview
Background
Kinship and Adoptive Families
Kinship and Adoptive Families in Ohio
The Problem: Needs at the Family-Level
The Problem: Needs at the Community Level
Core Components
Read about the OhioKAN core components to understand the essential program elements, functions, and associated activities.
Core Components Overview
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Core Implementation Supports
Theory of Change
Review the OhioKAN theory of change to understand the challenges that Kinship and Adoptive families face, how OhioKAN serves families and communities so that identified outcomes are achieved.
Theory of Change Overview
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Two Pathways of Change
Partnerships with the Community
Learn about how OhioKAN was first implemented in the state of Ohio and the fundamental frameworks for engaging families and honoring their needs through a lens of inclusion, diversity, equity and access.
Partnerships with the Community Overview
Governance Structure
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Statewide Operations
Local Site Agencies
Advisory Councils
Family Engagement Framework
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Framework
OhioKAN Service Delivery
Understand how the core components of the OhioKAN program model are operationalized such as the steps for opening a service episode, completing the BASICS, providing a referral binder, co-developing a support plan, following up with families, and closing the service episode.
OhioKAN Service Delivery Overview
Outreach to Interested Individuals
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Outreach Assignment and Timelines
Practice Guidance for Outreach Calls & Texts
Screening
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Screening Questions
Opening an OhioKAN Service Episode
Brief Assessment & Screening to Inform, Connect, and Support (BASICS)
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Guide for Completing the BASICS
After completing the BASICS
Additional Support
Referring for Support Services
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Referral Resource
Referral Considerations
Referral Conversation: Service Information and Connection
Services Gaps
Completing the Initial Support Plan
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Time for Support Plan Completion
Child Participation
Developing the Support Plan
Additional Support Options to Include in the Support Plan
Providing the Support Plan to the Family and Completing Documentation
Frequency of Support Plan Revisions
Support Plan Check-Ins and Revisions
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Preparing to Check In
During the Check-In
After the Check-In
Quarterly Support Plan Review
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Prior to Conducting the Quarterly Support Plan Review
During the Quarterly Support Plan Review Meeting
Referral Considerations
Advocacy Supports
Referral Follow Up
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Before Following Up
Follow Up Contact
During the Follow-Up Contact
Closing a Service Episode
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Service Episode Closure Checklist
Staffing Resources
Review the staffing resources leveraged in OhioKAN to train and support staff in serving Kinship and Adoptive families.
Staffing Resources Overview
Workforce Development Framework
Coaching Framework
Coach Practice Profile
Navigator Practice Profile
Regional Director Practice Profile
Regional Coordinator Practice Profile
Core Implementation Supports
Read about the mechanisms utilized by OhioKAN to support successful implementation of the program model, such as a rigorous fidelity monitoring process.
Core Implementation Supports Overview
Continuous Quality Improvement
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Fidelity Monitoring
Community Service and Support Mapping
Community Outreach and Capacity Building
Appendix
Appendix 1. Assessments and Plans Used in Practice
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Brief Assessment & Screening to Inform, Connect and Support (BASICS)
Support Plan
Support Plan Discussion Guide
Appendix 2. Job Descriptions
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Kinship & Adoption Navigator
Regional Coordinator
Regional Coach
Regional Director
Program Coordinator
Benefits Coordinator
Program Trainer
Program Manager
Program Director
Appendix 3. Fidelity Monitoring: Observation Check-List Tool
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Observation and Debrief Checklist
Appendix 4. OhioKAN CARES Values
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OhioKAN CARES Values
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