During #KinshipCareWeek I want to pay tribute to the grandparents, siblings & other kinship carers in Lewisham West & East Dulwich who step up to raise children when their parents are unable to.

The love & support you provide to so many children is truly life-changing.

“The acknowledgement of kinship care itself has made a massive difference.”
For #KinshipCareWeek, we brought together two people who share the experience of growing up as Black kinship children.
Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/OTMWcQLSWqM?si=s_Xl2cglaorx9525 📽️

Kinship carers change lives. This #KinshipCareWeek, join us in celebrating kinship families and calling for the recognition and support they deserve.

Learn more at kinship.org.uk
#ValueKinshipCare #KinshipFamilies

"Having a book that’s yours to keep is an anchor"

We're proud to work with Kinship to support kinship families to share stories.

For #KinshipCareWeek, we're sharing why this work matters to Bennet, whose love of books brought stability and comfort when it was most needed.

https://bit.ly/4AQot0h

Did you know… ❔ The first Practice Guide we produced outlined key principles & recommendations for local leaders on supporting kinship carers. Listen to Senior Local Development Advisor Harpreet Ahdan as she revisits it 👇 #KinshipCareWeek

foundations.org.uk/toolkit/prac...

This week is #KinshipCareWeek. Kinship carers are family members or close friends who take on the care of a child when their parents are unable to do so.

It was brilliant to meet with Lesley who is part of the Kinship Charity, and to hear more about the important support the charity provides.

It's #KinshipCareWeek and we're reflecting on our work with Kinship, exploring the role of sharing stories in the lives of kinship care families.

Explore our insights: bit.ly/4hK5NGP

After years of campaigning, a definition of kinship care has now been included in legislation. In our latest blog, Ray reflects on why this matters and asks whether this could be the beginning of genuine recognition for kinship families.

Read Ray's blog: https://ow.ly/WmtJ50ZV1Ex

#KinshipCareWeek

Earlier this year we spoke to a member of our Experts by Experience panel who grew up in #KinshipCare. We asked how their experience shaped working with us, the importance of minoritised voices, & more 👉 foundations.org.uk/the-role-of-... #KinshipCareWeek

This #KinshipCareWeek, we’re shining a light on the often-overlooked role of kinship carers 💙

Nurse Kate O’Brien stepped in to care for her baby nephew when he needed a home.

Read Kate’s story and find out more about kinship care 👇🏽

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/kinship-care

It’s #KinshipCareWeek! ❤️

Proud to join Kinship in celebrating relatives and friends who step up to raise children when their parents can’t.

To kinship carers in Brent and beyond, thank you for all the love and care you give. You deserve support too.

Kinship care is built on love and commitment.
In this moving video, an older kinship carer shares a poem he wrote for the child he's raising, reflecting on the future he hopes for her beyond his lifetime.
#KinshipCareWeek
https://frg.org.uk/policy-and-campaigns/kinship-care/kinship-care-week/

Across England and Wales, more than 141,000 children are being raised by kinship carers – relatives and friends who step up to raise a child when their parents are unable to. This week is a time to shine a light on the vital role of kinship carers and families. #KinshipCareWeek

It’s #KinshipCareWeek! 🥳 Senior Policy Advisor Daisy Elliott talks about our recent work on #KinshipCare and why we’re doing it 👇 Find out more about our latest projects on kinship care: foundations.org.uk/advancing-th...

A massive thank you to all the aunts, uncles, siblings, grandparents, and family friends who step up in times of need. Your love, strength, and compassion change lives every single day. We see you and we celebrate you this Kinship Care Week! #KinshipCareWeek