Welcome to Kinnect
Kin is Family.
Family is Kin.
Kinnect is an Ohio-based non-profit organization dedicated to developing KinFirst strategies and delivering programs that strengthen kinship connections and inclusive support networks for families, young people, and children. Kinnect has spent 20 years collaborating with families, public agencies, and private providers to ensure young people and families have the belonging, resources, and relationships they need to thrive.
Our approach to our work
KinFirst at Kinnect
Kinnect’s purpose, vision, and guiding principles center family and kin and promote KinFirst culture in every aspect of our service delivery and advocacy efforts for families, young people, and children. Kin is family, family is kin, and whether relationships involve relatives or chosen family connections, a KinFirst culture is the way we work and live each day.
What We Do
Connect Young People to Kin
We help children and young people find and reconnect with family—biological or chosen.
Support Families with Resources
We guide kinship and adoptive caregivers through complex systems and link them to support.
Redesign Systems
to Center Kin
We equip courts, agencies, and leaders with tools to remove barriers to permanency.
This year, we are celebrating 20 years of strengthening families and growing futures.
How Can We Help You?
We work with families, young people, and professionals. Choose the path that fits you best:
Learn about YNN, YCPRT, and your rights:
- Kinnect to Family (KTF) – Explore options for connecting with kin and supportive adults.
- Youth Navigator Network (YNN) – Peer support and systems navigation.
- Youth-Centered Permanency Roundtables (YCPRT) – Shape your permanency plan.
Use the links below to access resources:
Kinnect to Family (KTF) – For potential kinship caregivers contacted by an agency or Kinnect specialist about supporting a family or child.
OhioKAN – Personalized support for kinship and adoptive families.
Explore resources for professionals:
- KinnectU – Explore training modules and coaching to equip professionals with tools to center kin. (link to kinnectU)
- Kinnect’s Programs – Explore Kinnect’s programs that can support your agency’s permanency outcomes and discover partnership opportunities to bring these solutions to your community. (link to program landing page)
See our impact, donate, or volunteer:
- Our Impact – Learn how your support changes lives.
- Donate – Support our mission with a gift.
- Attend an Event - Support our work by attending an upcoming event