The summer holidays can be a challenging time for Kinship Carers who are trying to live on a limited budget, so we've pulled together lots of ideas for ways the whole family can have fun without breaking the bank. Read more
One of our kinship carers has received a backdated payment of £2,400 and is better off by £10,400 per year. Read more
Our annual survey is an opportunity for all kinship carers to help us develop our services and fight for improvements in support for kinship families. Please complete by 30 June. Read more
Changes to benefits may have implications for mixed age couples, where one person is over pension age and the other is under pension age. Read more
Your monthly update with news from our ongoing work with the Kinship Care Parliamentary Taskforce, local kinship carers getting the recognition they deserve, plus how you can get involved through volunteering or sharing your story. Read more
Becoming a new family can be an extremely stressful time. A short break can make a huge difference to a kinship family. Are you eligible for a holiday provided by The Family Holiday Association? Read more
Catch up with all the latest kinship care news here, including a new funding opportunity for support groups and what we've been up to in Westminster. Read more
There may be changes to the tax credits you receive if you are a kinship carer of pension age. Read more
A bumper update to welcome in the new year. We've got all the news of what we've been up to, plus plenty of ways you can get involved. Read more
Time to celebrate a fantastic year for Grandparents Plus, as well as all our supporters, with some highlights from 2018. Read more
It's been a busy and exciting year for Grandparents Plus. We're grateful to all kinship carers, for your continued support, as well as the fantastic job you do raising the children you care for. Read more
Good news about the two child limit on tax credits, a blog to read if you've ever felt alone with the stresses of kinship care, and information on contacting our advice services online. Read more
We're delighted to be launching a new project to help kinship care families get active in Teesside. Read more
Kinship care families enjoyed a fun days out across the country as part of our annual Kinship Care Celebration Day Read more
New poll shows British parents want more state support for relatives who'll care if they can't Read more
While the sun's been shining, we've been turning up the heat when it comes to fighting for better support for kinship carers - find out about some of the amazing work carers have been doing alongside us below. Plus your chance to get your kinship care questions answered when our advice team take over the Grandparents Plus Facebook page. Read more
This month we're celebrating #VolunteersWeek and we've got some exciting new roles for you. Plus our survey is still open, giving you the chance to have your say on kinship care. Read more
It's time to tell us about your experience of kinship care in our annual State of the Nation Survey. Plus tickets to a self-care masterclass and a look at life for kinship carers Sandra and Russell. Read more
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We’re delighted that Grandparents Plus has been selected to take part in the Connected Communities Innovation Fund to continue our work supporting and empowering kinship carers. Read more
Grandparents Plus welcomes the report published today by the Local Government Ombudsman. Read more
A new survey of over 500 kinship carers – grandparents, aunts, uncles and other family members and friends who’ve taken on care of children who aren’t able to live with their parents – has revealed that as many as 94% say caring has caused financial hardship, despite many stepping in to keep children out of the local authority care system. Read more
We're excited to be launching our new support service for kinship carers, Kinship Connected, in a quarter of London boroughs. Read more
Our monthly update with interviews from two award nominated kinship carers, and how to book your place at our Masterclasses. Read more