I can honestly say if I had not had both my grandchildren, I would not have coped as well as I have with the death of my husband.
Here's a heartfelt poem from a kinship carer. This poem has been shared anonymously.
I would never have imagined life evolving in this way, but despite all the challenges I wouldn’t have it any other way.
As kinship care week continues we are proud to share kinship voices. Here is a new poem by kinship carer Roz.
My husband and I have been carers for 8 years. We're now finding our way through the teenage years.
The Someone Like Me service allows kinship carers to use their personal experiences to provide emotional support and empathy to others, which is invaluable.
As kinship care week continues we are proud to share kinship voices. Here is a new poem by kinship carer Penny.
One thing the past six months has taught us is that we still need to take time to talk to each other.
Isabel has described herself as a “Glamour Nan”, and we’d definitely agree! She is a mother and grandmother, with a huge heart and a great sense of humour.
Read about Emily's journey from retired grandparent to full-time kinship carer.
Kinship carer Roz Ottery from Calderdale has written this wonderful poem of strength for all kinship carers.
During Volunteers' Week, we wanted to share Jane's story of how she set up a successful group in Middlesbrough.
Only another kinship carer can have any idea about the range of emotions that we are all experiencing now.
A series of poems by Penny Shutt, a kinship carer, who explores how it feels to come to terms with bringing up her brother’s child.
The thought of a child or children coming home after contact with hundreds of others every day is terrifying.
David and Christine not only lost their beloved daughter, but they were newly caring for their four bereaved grandchildren.
Read Angela’s journey from reluctance to positive action, as she gained confidence through support groups and Kinship Active to become a fundraiser for her local group.
Kinship carer Gerald received £1100 as his family entered increased hardship due to the coronavirus crisis.
A series of poems by Penny Shutt, a kinship carer, who explores how it feels to come to terms with bringing up her brother’s child.
When we took in our grandchild we wanted to be as generous with contact as possible for the sake of our daughter and their relationship.
Kinship carers face many complications, including the strain it can put on their relationships. Read Sam's story about how becoming a carer affected her family.
Vic describes how re-parenting a traumatised child is whole different ball game to raising her own children
Karen has faced a double crisis - not only bringing up her grandchild but also getting the help her daughter desperately needs, often in emergency, life threatening situations.
Sandra and Russell Beck took on care of their grandson Leon. Hear about their experiences, and the difference support can make. Thanks to the players of People's Postcode Lottery for making our work possible.
Kinship care has been shown to have better outcomes for children, but at what cost to their carers?
