Family Rights Group

09/10/2026

“The acknowledgement of kinship care itself has made a massive difference.”

For , we brought together two people who share the experience of growing up as Black kinship children.

Kyle and Beverley reflect on how kinship has shaped their lives and what has changed over the past 40 years.

In this clip, Kyle talks about some of the positive changes he has seen for kinship families.

Watch the full conversation between Beverley and Kyle: https://youtu.be/OTMWcQLSWqM?si=s_Xl2cglaorx9525 📽️

08/10/2026

New legal recognition and protections for kinship families are here. But what happens next?

In a special contribution, Stefan, a member of our kinship carers' panel, shares why a legal definition of kinship care and a stronger kinship local offer could make a real difference to families navigating schools, health services and local authorities.

Read his perspective: https://frg.org.uk/news-blogs-and-vlogs/blogs/new-legal-recognition-and-protections-for-kinship-families-are-here-but-what-happens-next/

07/10/2026

"It becomes exasperating when you have to repeat your story two or three times to different departments during one phone call."

A kinship carer is a relative or close family friend who steps in to raise a child instead of their parents, offering love, stability and a sense of belonging. But what does official recognition look like for kinship carers?

For Ray, a member of our kinship carers’ panel, it could start with not having to explain his family's circumstances over and over again. It could mean professionals understanding what kinship care is. It could even be as simple as having a box to tick on official forms.

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 short blog: https://frg.org.uk/news-blogs-and-vlogs/blogs/is-this-the-beginning-of-official-recognition/

06/10/2026

A phone call changed everything.

Eight years ago, a man in his seventies welcomed a tiny baby into his life and became her kinship carer.

A kinship carer is a relative or close family friend who steps in to raise a child instead of their parents, offering love, stability and a sense of belonging.

Now 80, he reflects on the journey they've shared together and wonders about the future that lies ahead for her.

As part of , we're sharing this moving poem ‘No More Tomorrows’, written by an older member of our kinship carers' panel.

His words speak to the love, commitment and hopes that define kinship care, and to a concern many older kinship carers share: what will happen to the children they are raising when they're no longer here?

A poem from an older kinship carer to the child he loves. ❤️

Watch 'No More Tomorrows' this .

05/10/2026

🎉It's Kinship Care Week, a national week of awareness, recognition, and celebration of kinship families across England and Wales.

Kinship carers are grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, other relatives or friends, who step in to raise children who cannot live at home.

We want everyone to understand who and what a kinship carer is – and to celebrate the wonderful contribution they make for children around the world.

This year we are also highlighting landmark changes in new legislation which should make it easier for kinship families to get the support they need.

Check out Kinship Care Week 2026!
https://frg.org.uk/policy-and-campaigns/kinship-care/kinship-care-week/ 🔗

04/10/2026

Happy Grandparents' Day!

'It has been a delightful but challenging journey for us, and we would not change it for the world. Indeed, she is our life, pride, and joy.'

Marilyn is a grandmother – but she is also a Special Guardian for her granddaughter. On she shares her story of kinship care.

🔗https://frg.org.uk/news-blogs-and-vlogs/blogs/grandparents-day/

02/10/2026

What does Windrush have to do with kinship care? October is Black History Month and this year the theme is 'Honouring Our Communities'. So we thought we would have another look at this brilliant conversation on kinship care and racial justice.

Our Family Participation Officer, Beverley Campbell, sat down with kinship carers Sharon and Johanna from Black kinship carer charity Families in Harmony, to explore the saying: ‘It takes a village to raise a child’.

See the full vlog: https://frg.org.uk/news-blogs-and-vlogs/vlogs/black-history-month-2024-it-takes-a-village-to-raise-a-child/

01/10/2026

This week, Luke and Bobbie from our young people's advisory group joined us at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool to tell decision-makers what growing up in care was really like.

At our Relationships Revolution event with Children's Minister Josh MacAlister MP they shared how being separated from siblings shaped their lives, and how Lifelong Links helped them reconnect with family and community.

Swipe through our highlights from Liverpool 👉

30/09/2026

Here is our latest quick fact on kinship care and education. ℹ️

Every local authority is required to have a ‘Virtual School Head’ – sometimes called the ‘VSH’ for short. Their role is to champion, track and monitor the education of children who are in the care system. And those who were previously looked after in the care system.

The Virtual School Head is in charge of promoting the educational achievement of all children looked after by the local authority, which ever school they actually attend.

Get more quick facts on kinship care and education in England at our website:
https://frg.org.uk/get-help-and-advice/who/kinship-carers/kinship-care-and-support-with-education/

30/09/2026