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.
Kinship Compass is here to help all kinship carers to get expert advice and information. And to support them to access emotional support through peer support groups and connecting with other kinship carers.
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Kinship Compass
Visit Kinship Compass, our independent information, advice and support hub just for kinship carers. The one place you can go for information, expert advice and support for every stage of your kinship care journey, tailored to your situation.
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Breaking Point: kinship carers in crisis
New Kinship report finds the nation’s kinship carers at financial breaking point, with 12% reporting they might be forced to stop caring for their kinship child within the next year.
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We are tireless in our mission to raise awareness of kinship care in society, so if you are a journalist, we’d love to talk to you. Please get in touch with us: media@kinship.org.uk
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Kinship featured in Evening Standard’s Winter Survival Appeal
24/11/23 Kinship is incredibly proud to have been selected to be a part of the Evening Standard and Comic Relief’s new Winter Survival Appeal. The campaign aims to help children and families who are struggling with the cost of living across London and the UK, with...
Kinship responds to latest children in care figures
16/11/23 The Department for Education has today published new figures (Children looked after in England including adoption) which show a rise in the number of children entering an already overstretched care system. This crisis will only get worse until proper...
Kinship launches pioneering Kinship Friendly Employer scheme, with support from the Children’s Minister and businesses
Kinship, the leading charity for kinship carers in England and Wales, is today launching its new Kinship Friendly Employer scheme, at a roundtable meeting with the Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing and a number of high-profile businesses and...
