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Jess Phillips reading the names of women killed with a male suspect in 2025 v. 2024. We hope this is the difference being in power and prioritising halving men’s violence against women makes. We will hold them to account but also acknowledge the movement up the political agenda.

Yesterday's debate in Parliament on the government's Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill included several welcome contributions from MPs on the value of investing in better support for #KinshipFamilies. Here's our roundup of the highlights. 📺 #ValueOurLove #KinshipCare 🧵

Yesterday evening we were delighted to host a private screening in Hackney to launch Kinship's new and powerful short film revealing what growing up in #KinshipCare is like, made by young people in kinship care. 🍿

A very special event with young people as we launched a new film they created to raise awareness about what growing up in a #KinshipFamily feels like. We’re so pleased Jahnine Davis was able to join us for this special evening. Thanks to BBC Children in Need for supporting our Young Champions

Last week we voiced our concerns about the ongoing uncertainty around the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) and the detrimental impact this is having on #KinshipFamilies who desperately need therapeutic support. Learn more 👇 loom.ly/CbiZPn0

Very disappointing that the Prime Minister refused to confirm whether vulnerable children and their carers will continue to get the support they need through the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund, which is due to end next week.

Our statement following the Chancellor's #SpringStatement today. ❗ Kinship's CEO Lucy Peake said: 💬 “Kinship carers are under immense financial and emotional strain, leaving many desperately worried whether they can continue to care for their children.

Lucy Peake Our evidence shows investing in well-supported kinship care would deliver better outcomes for children and for the public purse, as kinship carers contribute an estimated £4.3 billion to the economy by raising children... kinship.org.uk/our-work-and-i…

The government’s upcoming review of parental leave system must support kinship care by including #KinshipCare leave

New research from Kinship and Rees Centre finds ethnicity significantly impacts Black & Asian kinship carers in accessing vital support. Barriers incl financial struggles, cultural stigma & systemic racism. Thanks to the carers who contributed to this vital research 🙏

So excited to be able to share all I have learnt from listening to children living in kinship care. Navigating relational spaces. amzn.eu/d/emIyvn4

A report published by the Rees Centre and Kinship suggests that ethnicity has significantly impacted the experiences of Black and Asian kinship carers when trying to access crucial support. Find out more ⬇️

Delighted to join the launch of the new Kinship support group at the White House, Hampton. Thank you to Anna, a tireless campaigner for local kinship carers, for setting it up to support the unsung heroes looking after children whose parents simply can't #valueourlove

The Minister for Children and Families Janet Daby MP has confirmed a renewal of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) with £50 million investment in 2025-26. Although welcome, this comes after a period of intense uncertainty and worry for #KinshipFamilies. 👪

We’ve teamed up with Adoption UK, CVAA, Coram to write to the Education Secretary @bridgetphillipsonMP calling on her to reconsider the cuts to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) that were announced this week. Read the letter: loom.ly/ZJmq2Ns

After visiting one of our peer support groups earlier this week, our new Kinship Ambassador @JoeyFishburn shares his inspiring kinship care story alongside his now famous #KinshipCarer grandmother Christine with the @dailymirror. 💛 Read the full article: loom.ly/H_AN3II

What an honour and joy to attend The King’s Royal Garden Party with #KinshipCarer Wendy, who thoroughly deserved this day of recognition. She runs 3 support groups with ⁦Kinship⁩, including fundraising for children’s activities, and she’s a formidable campaigner 💫

The government’s upcoming review of parental leave must support kinship carers by including #KinshipCare leave. Three-quarters of kinship carers in Kinship’s survey were working when they stepped in to raise their kinship child. Half had to quit their job.