OhioKAN’s theory of change has two distinct complementary pathways for change. The two pathways include (1) direct services with families to build confidence and connections and (2) capacity building support for communities and systems. Macro-level systems change is designed to support and reinforce the family pathway while the network of partnerships involved in systems change…

The OhioKAN theory of change was developed in partnership with stakeholders representing both public and private service providers and advocates who serve kinship and adoptive families in urban, rural, and suburban settings across Ohio. The document is designed as an overview of how the activities of the OhioKAN program are expected to lead to positive…

Review the OhioKAN theory of change to understand the challenges that kinship and adoptive families face and how OhioKAN serves families and communities so that identified outcomes are achieved.