In 1996 the Dayton community identified a need to provide better support for grandparents raising grandchildren and established the Grandparent/Grandchildren Initiative. Initial funding (1997-2001) from the US Department of Health and Human Services launched the initiative. With support from the Ohio Department of Aging the local initiative expanded its focus and was renamed the Kinship Caregiver Coalition, supported since 2003 through the Montgomery Department of Job and Family Services and the Center for Healthy Communities.

Purpose:

• Educate kinship caregivers and agencies regarding state and national programs/issues affecting kinship caregivers
• Network with other caregivers and agencies
• Link caregivers with services in their area
• Assist new kinship care programs
• Facilitate statewide conferences

The OGKC meets five (5) times per year. Meetings are held at Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 4131 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

For more information contact:
Sandy Powers
725 Bevis Road
Columbus, Oh 43202
614-268-3484
Sandon98@msn.com