Children in kinship care have been overlooked. Our report explores insights from our 2023 survey to understand how we can improve support for kinship children in England and Wales across education, SEND/ALN, mental health and family relationships.
Research
Our unique reach allows us to listen to the views and expertise of thousands of kinship carers each year, supporting our robust evidence base and helping us to make a strong case for change.
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Kinship’s recent research
We carry out research and share it with decision-makers and others to call for improvements in law, policy and professional practice. View our latest research below or take a look at all of research.
Breaking Point explores the views and experiences of nearly 1,700 kinship carers across England and Wales who responded to our 2023 annual survey and finds that many kinship families are close to breaking point.
Our report – Forced Out – explores the views and experiences of kinship carers around work, and reveals the devastating consequences which a lack of employment support is having for kinship families and for the state.
Current research projects
We are working with a range of partners on research projects. Find out about our latest projects below.
Raising someone else’s child: The experiences of Black and Asian kinship carers in England
View Raising someone else’s child: The experiences of Black and Asian kinship carers in England
Increasing participation in kinship care research
View Increasing participation in kinship care research
Understanding kinship carer networks to inform targeted support
View Understanding kinship carer networks to inform targeted supportHow our research helps influence policy
We call for improvements to law and policy based on our evidence-based research and the lived experience of kinship families. Find out about the impact of our policy and influencing work.
Policy and influencing
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