
Kinship is the new name for Grandparents Plus
We’re here for all kinship families. 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.
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Kinship – why we have changed our name
What’s in a name? How our charity is stepping up for every kinship carer at a time when support, security and stability is in short supply.

A letter to the Welsh Senedd regarding the Covid-19 vaccine
Kinship carers are older and in worse health than any other group raising children and they are facing unique challenges during the pandemic…

Kinship care in national news
Kinship care made national headlines yesterday – 27 January 2021 – when 5 News ran a report on the increasing pressure kinship families are experiencing during the pandemic.