We are the experts in kinship care.
Since 2002 we have worked with and for kinship care families towards our vision for a society in which kinship families are recognised, valued and supported.
As the leading kinship care charity, we support all kinship care families, including special guardians, and regardless of the child’s legal order.
We currently partner with 83 local authorities across England and Wales and can demonstrate measurable results that empower kinship carers to build happy, stable homes for the children in their care resulting in positive futures for the whole family.
Our ‘lived experience’ model means that kinship carers are at the heart of our work. We consult regularly with our active community of over 8,000 kinship carers and our professional’s network so that we thoroughly understand their multiple and complex needs, and we can make sure our support services meet them.
Commission our services
200,000 children are in kinship care – and it’s increasing. We can help you to support kinship families.
Resources to support special guardians
Guidance on developing better special guardianship support services, for service leaders. From the Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board (ASGLB).
Join our professionals network
Keep up-to-date with news and the latest research into kinship care via newsletters, meetings, and events.
Schools
Children growing up in kinship care may have similar needs to those being raised in statutory care or through adoption. Schools play a vital role in supporting kinship families
Lawyers
We work with lawyers across the country to provide much-needed support for kinship families.
Criminal justice system
Join our network of over 500 professionals who all have an interest in kinship care to discuss and problem-solve issues that you encounter in your roles.
Research, evaluations, and surveys
Research, statistics and the latest developments related to kinship care.
