Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for all kinship carers – the grandparents and siblings, the aunts, uncles, and family friends who step up to raise children when their parents can’t.
We won’t rest until every kinship family has the recognition and support they need and deserve.
Are you a kinship carer needing support? We can help you.
Kinship Care: State of the Nation Survey 2021
Kinship’s State of the Nation Survey is an annual survey which explores what life is like for kinship carers in England and Wales.
Applying for a primary and secondary school place
Main points and key dates to apply for a primary and secondary school place for your kinship child in 2022.
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Mark’s 2022 challenge: to burn 12,500 calories while raising funds for kinship carers
This February, kinship carer and Someone Like Me volunteer Mark is taking on an immense gym challenge where he plans to burn 12,500 calories to raise funds for Kinship. The challenge is to expend a calorie for each kilometre of the UK coastline through...
Applying for a primary and secondary school place – key information and dates
Applying for a school place for your kinship child is an important milestone – the information below, written by our expert advisers, highlights the main points and key dates that you need to be aware of. School Starting Age Most children start school full-time...
Top tips for a stress-free Christmas for kinship families
This year Christmas is going to be very different for a lot of us. kinship carers have shared their worries and the challenges that they face.
