Delighted to celebrate the importance of #kinshipcarers with afternoon tea at QLD Parliament House yesterday hosted by Corrine McMillan MP & Peakcare.
Kin who step up to support kids in need are something special.
Kin who step up to support kids in need are something special.
October 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Delighted to celebrate the importance of #kinshipcarers with afternoon tea at QLD Parliament House yesterday hosted by Corrine McMillan MP & Peakcare.
Kin who step up to support kids in need are something special.
Kin who step up to support kids in need are something special.
This week is #KinshipCareWeek, an opportunity to shine a light on the vital role of #KinshipCarers & the difference they make to the lives of children ❤️
Throughout the week, we'll be spotlighting our evidence on support for kinship carers, as well as the gaps in what we know 🔎
Throughout the week, we'll be spotlighting our evidence on support for kinship carers, as well as the gaps in what we know 🔎
October 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This week is #KinshipCareWeek, an opportunity to shine a light on the vital role of #KinshipCarers & the difference they make to the lives of children ❤️
Throughout the week, we'll be spotlighting our evidence on support for kinship carers, as well as the gaps in what we know 🔎
Throughout the week, we'll be spotlighting our evidence on support for kinship carers, as well as the gaps in what we know 🔎
Happy #KinshipCareWeek! 🥳
There's loads going on this week across England and Wales, but I'd suggest you start by checking out this incredible new short film which celebrates the power of peer support and community for #KinshipCarers.
There's loads going on this week across England and Wales, but I'd suggest you start by checking out this incredible new short film which celebrates the power of peer support and community for #KinshipCarers.
In The Same Boat | Kinship Care Week 2025
YouTube video by Kinship
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October 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Happy #KinshipCareWeek! 🥳
There's loads going on this week across England and Wales, but I'd suggest you start by checking out this incredible new short film which celebrates the power of peer support and community for #KinshipCarers.
There's loads going on this week across England and Wales, but I'd suggest you start by checking out this incredible new short film which celebrates the power of peer support and community for #KinshipCarers.
The new #Kinship report is clear that much more needs to be done to ensure that all #KinshipFamilies get the support they need and deserve. I’ll continue to advocate for #KinshipCarers and their children in South Shields. #KinshipCareWeek
kinship.org.uk/our-work-and...
kinship.org.uk/our-work-and...
Handle With Care: Annual survey of kinship carers 2025
Explore key findings from our 2025 annual survey of more than 1,900 kinship carers and learn more about kinship families and the policy context in 2025.
kinship.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The new #Kinship report is clear that much more needs to be done to ensure that all #KinshipFamilies get the support they need and deserve. I’ll continue to advocate for #KinshipCarers and their children in South Shields. #KinshipCareWeek
kinship.org.uk/our-work-and...
kinship.org.uk/our-work-and...
Check out our @kinshipcharity.bsky.social new report - Handle With Care - published today ahead of #KinshipCareWeek, featuring key findings from our largest ever annual survey of more than 1,900 #KinshipCarers.
#KinshipCare #ValueOurLove
#KinshipCare #ValueOurLove
Handle With Care: Annual survey of kinship carers 2025
Explore key findings from our 2025 annual survey of more than 1,900 kinship carers and learn more about kinship families and the policy context in 2025.
kinship.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Check out our @kinshipcharity.bsky.social new report - Handle With Care - published today ahead of #KinshipCareWeek, featuring key findings from our largest ever annual survey of more than 1,900 #KinshipCarers.
#KinshipCare #ValueOurLove
#KinshipCare #ValueOurLove
Our research found that nearly half of in-work #KinshipCarers left employment when they took on the care of a relative or friend's child, and 8 in 10 of them have never returned to paid work. A lack of statutory paid leave is pushing them into poverty and the benefits sytem unnecessarily.
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.
kinship.org.uk
June 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Our research found that nearly half of in-work #KinshipCarers left employment when they took on the care of a relative or friend's child, and 8 in 10 of them have never returned to paid work. A lack of statutory paid leave is pushing them into poverty and the benefits sytem unnecessarily.
Ahead of the government's review of the parental leave system, we @kinshipcharity.bsky.social have published a new paper building the case for a new right to statutory paid employment leave for #KinshipCarers. Do take a look!
kinship.org.uk/our-work-and...
kinship.org.uk/our-work-and...
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.
kinship.org.uk
May 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Ahead of the government's review of the parental leave system, we @kinshipcharity.bsky.social have published a new paper building the case for a new right to statutory paid employment leave for #KinshipCarers. Do take a look!
kinship.org.uk/our-work-and...
kinship.org.uk/our-work-and...
If you're a professional working with #KinshipCarers, join our upcoming Knowledge Exchange event on Mon 16 June to learn more about the new kinship local offer requirement, hear about best practice examples, and connect with others in the sector. 👇
kinship.org.uk/for-professi...
kinship.org.uk/for-professi...
Kinship Knowledge Exchange: Navigating the kinship local offer
This event is for professionals working with kinship carers in England and Wales. Learn about what makes an effective kinship local offer.
kinship.org.uk
May 20, 2025 at 9:24 AM
If you're a professional working with #KinshipCarers, join our upcoming Knowledge Exchange event on Mon 16 June to learn more about the new kinship local offer requirement, hear about best practice examples, and connect with others in the sector. 👇
kinship.org.uk/for-professi...
kinship.org.uk/for-professi...
Well done everyone who has got the @asgsfprotest.bsky.social petition over 11000 signatures. Let’s see if we can keep up the momentum!
Please could you sign and share?
#adopters #specialguardians #kinshipcarers
www.change.org/p/action-aga...
Please could you sign and share?
#adopters #specialguardians #kinshipcarers
www.change.org/p/action-aga...
Sign the Petition
Action Against ASGSF Changes (Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund)
www.change.org
April 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Well done everyone who has got the @asgsfprotest.bsky.social petition over 11000 signatures. Let’s see if we can keep up the momentum!
Please could you sign and share?
#adopters #specialguardians #kinshipcarers
www.change.org/p/action-aga...
Please could you sign and share?
#adopters #specialguardians #kinshipcarers
www.change.org/p/action-aga...
In partnership with KCASS and Big Hearts #KinshipCarers can join us for a #free in person event on understanding self harm! Taking place on Thurs 15 May at 10am. RESERVE YOUR SPACE HERE👉
UNDERSTANDING SELF-HARM | BIG HEARTS | KCASS | KINSHIP CARE
This is a FREE 3 hour IN-PERSON workshop for Kinship Carers living in Scotland
www.eventbrite.co.uk
March 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In partnership with KCASS and Big Hearts #KinshipCarers can join us for a #free in person event on understanding self harm! Taking place on Thurs 15 May at 10am. RESERVE YOUR SPACE HERE👉
Self-Care isn't Selfish! #KinshipCarers have told us that #SelfCare is something they'd love to know more about. Sit back and relax in this 2 hour special event. It is #Free RESERVE YOUR SPACE
SELF-CARE FOR KINSHIP CARERS
This is a FREE 2 hour, in person workshop for Kinship Carers living in Scotland
www.eventbrite.co.uk
March 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Self-Care isn't Selfish! #KinshipCarers have told us that #SelfCare is something they'd love to know more about. Sit back and relax in this 2 hour special event. It is #Free RESERVE YOUR SPACE
Kinship care, Virtual Schools and Books. Some thoughts on my recent collaboration with the Book Trust, peppered with research, dreaming a better future and a little lived experience
@booktrust.org.uk #kinshipcarers #books #education #virtualschools
@booktrust.org.uk #kinshipcarers #books #education #virtualschools
Virtual Schools and Kinship Care: A Partnership for Stability and Success
The involvement of kinship carers is crucial in helping young people to navigate the education system. Virtual Schools are well-placed to offer this ...
www.ticservicesltd.com
February 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Kinship care, Virtual Schools and Books. Some thoughts on my recent collaboration with the Book Trust, peppered with research, dreaming a better future and a little lived experience
@booktrust.org.uk #kinshipcarers #books #education #virtualschools
@booktrust.org.uk #kinshipcarers #books #education #virtualschools
Kinship carers are struggling to pay for the extra costs of raising a child. Most don’t get any financial support. This is unfair. Using kinship.org.uk 's simple template, email Rachel Reeves MP and tell her why #KinshipCarers need better financial support⏬
secure.kinship.org.uk/page/165806/...
secure.kinship.org.uk/page/165806/...
Tell Chancellor Rachel Reeves: kinship carers can't pay with love
When a kinship carer steps up to raise a family or friends' child, they do it with love. But love alone is not enough to pay for the extra costs they need to cover to raise a child: food, school unifo...
secure.kinship.org.uk
February 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Kinship carers are struggling to pay for the extra costs of raising a child. Most don’t get any financial support. This is unfair. Using kinship.org.uk 's simple template, email Rachel Reeves MP and tell her why #KinshipCarers need better financial support⏬
secure.kinship.org.uk/page/165806/...
secure.kinship.org.uk/page/165806/...
Today I marched with #KinshipCarers on the Treasury to call for financial support that reflects the cost of stepping in to look after a child when parents are not able to. It was great to meet and speak to kinship carers from across the UK and understand more about what they do
February 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Today I marched with #KinshipCarers on the Treasury to call for financial support that reflects the cost of stepping in to look after a child when parents are not able to. It was great to meet and speak to kinship carers from across the UK and understand more about what they do
It was great to march with #KinshipCarers today, who have stepped up overnight to care for the children in their lives. It’s time the Government listens to their call to #valueourlove and give them financial allowances
February 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It was great to march with #KinshipCarers today, who have stepped up overnight to care for the children in their lives. It’s time the Government listens to their call to #valueourlove and give them financial allowances
Had an incredible morning with #KinshipCarers who marched to the Treasury to call on the the government to invest in financial support for kinship families ahead of the Spending Review.
Thanks to all those MPs who came out to speak with kinship carers about why they were campaigning. #ValueOurLove
Thanks to all those MPs who came out to speak with kinship carers about why they were campaigning. #ValueOurLove
February 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Had an incredible morning with #KinshipCarers who marched to the Treasury to call on the the government to invest in financial support for kinship families ahead of the Spending Review.
Thanks to all those MPs who came out to speak with kinship carers about why they were campaigning. #ValueOurLove
Thanks to all those MPs who came out to speak with kinship carers about why they were campaigning. #ValueOurLove
Our new report published today in collaboration with
Kinship estimates the economic contribution made by #kinshipcarers at £4.3 billion per year.
Unlike foster carers, most kinship carers do not receive financial support from the government.
read the report here: t.co/96BLu9Enck
Kinship estimates the economic contribution made by #kinshipcarers at £4.3 billion per year.
Unlike foster carers, most kinship carers do not receive financial support from the government.
read the report here: t.co/96BLu9Enck
February 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Our new report published today in collaboration with
Kinship estimates the economic contribution made by #kinshipcarers at £4.3 billion per year.
Unlike foster carers, most kinship carers do not receive financial support from the government.
read the report here: t.co/96BLu9Enck
Kinship estimates the economic contribution made by #kinshipcarers at £4.3 billion per year.
Unlike foster carers, most kinship carers do not receive financial support from the government.
read the report here: t.co/96BLu9Enck
Anyone else want to join us?
#FosterCarers
#KinshipCarers
#SpecialGuardians
#Adopters
Please shout if you’d like to be added :)
go.bsky.app/VfgSxwC
#FosterCarers
#KinshipCarers
#SpecialGuardians
#Adopters
Please shout if you’d like to be added :)
go.bsky.app/VfgSxwC
November 24, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Anyone else want to join us?
#FosterCarers
#KinshipCarers
#SpecialGuardians
#Adopters
Please shout if you’d like to be added :)
go.bsky.app/VfgSxwC
#FosterCarers
#KinshipCarers
#SpecialGuardians
#Adopters
Please shout if you’d like to be added :)
go.bsky.app/VfgSxwC
Very well put! #kinshipcarers #autism
November 15, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Very well put! #kinshipcarers #autism
Just found out that there was a kinship carers debate yesterday in Westminster. Hi to all my fellow kinship carers everywhere. #kinshipcarers
November 15, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Just found out that there was a kinship carers debate yesterday in Westminster. Hi to all my fellow kinship carers everywhere. #kinshipcarers
This felt so crucial in today's training for kinshipcarers-how to bthere for others without leaving yourself behind @GPlusinfo @RelativeExp
#self-care putting your own oxygen mask before putting on your child's. Modelling the model!
December 1, 2024 at 6:40 AM
This felt so crucial in today's training for kinshipcarers-how to bthere for others without leaving yourself behind @GPlusinfo @RelativeExp
excited to announce that I'll be delivering 6 masterclasses across the uk for #kinshipcarers on trauma & resilience. Details to follow.
December 1, 2024 at 6:09 AM
excited to announce that I'll be delivering 6 masterclasses across the uk for #kinshipcarers on trauma & resilience. Details to follow.
Excited to be asked to train a few groups of #kinshipcarers on the impact of relational & developmental trauma and then on #selfcare
December 1, 2024 at 6:35 AM
Excited to be asked to train a few groups of #kinshipcarers on the impact of relational & developmental trauma and then on #selfcare