Kinship.org
kinship.org
The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. For kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Kinship charitychildren and young people's guide
what is kinship?
kinship care
There are 140,000 children living in kinship care in England and Wales - you are not alone.
kinship care
Kinship care is when family and friends step in to raise a child they know, it means love and stability at a time where your birth parents may not be able to care for you. This is also known as connected persons, as you may be living with someone you already know, who's not a relative.
It could be with your Auntie or Uncle, grandparents, brother or sister, neighbour or teacher, anyone around you who is able to give you the care and support you need.
Everyone in kinship care may be living with someone different and for very different reasons but you all deserve to be cared for with love and respect.
videos about kinship care
Videos by kinship.org and young adults who grew up in kinship care, sharing their stories and their support for you
growing up in kinship care
something to be proud of
Support
support for kinship carers
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