KCOC is a collective of kinship caregivers and community partners that support and strengthen kinship families.
- The KCOC was formed in 2003 to provide guidance to the Legislature in identifying, supporting, and strengthening kinship care families.
- It's important that kinship caregivers give input and guide agencies on practice and services for the kinship community.
- Multiple state agencies and the kinship community participate in the KCOC, with kinship caregivers, child and caregiver advocates, non-profit service providers, tribes, and legal community representatives meet monthly, providing a forum to exchange information about state policy changes, local initiatives, and concerns and monitor, guide, and report on kinship care recommendations and implementation activities.
