KINSHIP CARERS - bringing up your grandchildren full time

Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 11:49

"My grandaughter was sent to me in a taxi by her mother"

The latest figures show there are up to 300,000 children being raised by their grandparents, other family members or friends. We are in daily contact with grandparents who are kinship carers. They tell us how lonely and exhausting it can be. However, we also hear from children about how much they love their grandparents – they know you are giving them a safe and loving home. We are here to help you tackle the problems you may have as you bring up your grandchildren. All our services our confidential.

USEFUL FACTSHEETS FOR KINSHIP CARERS

• Parental Responsibility

• Residence Orders

• Special Guardianship Order

ARTICLES ON KINSHIP CARE

• Childcare, kinship care and the family
  
  
• Celebrating kinship carer grandparents
  
  
• Please take in your grandchildren
  
  
• Linking up with other grandparents
  
  
• What is a residence order?
  
  
• What is a special guardianship order?
  
  
• Parental Responsibility - essential information
  

MONEY AND KINSHIP CARERS

• Welfare Benefits and allowances for kinship carers

• Bridging the benefits gap

• School uniform costs - help for kinship carers

INFORMATION

• NI credits for kinship carers
  Clarification on which grandparents are eligible for NI credits

HEAR OUR STORIES

• The story of Ann a kinship carer

• In praise of great grandparent kinship carers

• Natalie's Story

• A week in the life of a grandparent providing childcare

SURVEYS

• Survey - Family and friends carers in UK More
  
  
• Are you a relative or friend caring for a child long term because they cannot live with their parents? If so, the University of Bristol would like to hear from you. More
  

MORE HELP

• Help & Information
• Tips on where to shop for bargains
  Looking to buy a sturdy second hand buggy or an unusual present for your grandchild’s birthday?  Grannynet has a quick guide to the best places to pick up a great deal.

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