New £126M Initiative Empowers Kinship Carers Across UK
The UK government has unveiled a groundbreaking £126 million program to provide vital support for family members caring for relatives' children, including grandparents, aunts and uncles.
The UK government has announced a landmark £126 million investment in a new pilot scheme aimed at supporting kinship carers - family members such as grandparents, aunts and uncles who step up to care for their relatives' children. This significant funding package represents a major step forward in recognizing and empowering the unsung heroes who provide essential care for vulnerable young people across the country.
Kinship care plays a vital role in the UK's social support system, with an estimated 200,000 children currently being raised by family members rather than placed in the foster care system. These carers often make profound personal sacrifices to ensure the wellbeing and stability of the children in their care, yet they have historically received limited formal support and recognition from the government.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: UK Government
