Research and reports

We carry out research and share it with decision-makers and others to call for improvements in law, policy and professional practice. See all of our research and reports.

Policy and influencing

Making work pay for kinship carers

Our new research strengthens the case for paid kinship care leave ahead of the government’s review of the parental leave system.

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Raised by Relatives

This research project looks at the experiences of Black and Asian kinship carers in England. Conducted with Professor Julie Selwyn and Dr Priya Tah from The Rees Centre at Oxford University, and supported by the KPMG Foundation.

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Valuing Kinship Care in England

Valuing Kinship Care in England, published jointly by Kinship and The Centre for Care, highlights how kinship carers contribute £4.3 billion to the economy by caring for children who need a safe and loving home.

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