We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We're here for kinship carers - friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren't able to.
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There are lots of different ways you can get involved with our work. Whether you want to campaign, fundraise, volunteer, donate or partner with us, we really appreciate your support.
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Kinship Care Week
Our annual Kinship Care Week is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible role that kinship carers play in children’s lives and society. Kinship Care Week 2024 is now finished, but you can see how we celebrated.
Kinship Care Week 2024
Help shape Kinship's work
Find out how kinship carers shape our work, what kind of projects you can get involved in, and sign up to hear about upcoming opportunities.
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Fundraise for us
We help kinship carers to get the support and information they need to provide a stable, loving home for the children they care for. But we can’t do it without you. Find out about fundraising for Kinship.
Fundraise for Kinship
Volunteer with us
Join a powerful community of volunteers supporting kinship carers by setting up local in-person or online support groups, or by giving emotional 1-to-1 support on the phone.
Volunteer with us
Campaign with us
We campaign to make the lives of kinship families better, but we can’t do it without you. Join us as we campaign together for all kinship carers and the children they love.
Campaign with us
Partner with us
We collaborate with a wide range of trusts, institutions, companies, organisations, schools and local authorities to create the greatest possible impact for kinship families. Find out more about partnering with us.
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Since 2001, we have been supporting kinship carers in England and Wales to access the advice, support and information they need to help provide a stable, loving home for the children they care for. Find out more about our work and impact.
Whether you're new to kinship care, already caring for a child or supporting a family member or friend, we’re here to help. Find out more about the support and advice we can offer.
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