Kinship is the new name for Grandparents Plus
We’re here for all kinship families. Click here to read about why we’ve changed our name
Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We are here for all kinship carers – the grandparents and siblings, the aunts, uncles, and family friends who step up to raise children when their parents aren’t able to.
We won’t rest until every kinship family has the recognition, value and support they need and deserve.
Are you a kinship carer needing support? We can help you.
Kinship’s statement on latest children’s social care report
Statement from Dr. Lucy Peake, chief executive of Kinship, on The Case for Change report from the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care
Survey of financial allowances received by kinship carers
The survey explores the financial allowances that kinship carers receive to cover the costs of raising a child and whether this amount is sufficient.
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Statement from our Chief Executive, Dr. Lucy Peake on ‘The case for change’ report.
Kinship welcomes the recommendations on kinship care in the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care‘s report ‘The case for change’. The report is a step forward in kinship carers getting the recognition they deserve and shows a clear...
Poppy’s story in her words
It’s disheartening when you’re trying to do the right thing yet you’re unable to help the children do normal things for lack of money.
Kinship Care Allowances Report 2021 – kinship carers in the media
Kinship charity launches groundbreaking Kinship Care Financial Allowances Report in England and Wales.
