We love caring for all the children and see them develop and gain confidence. It is not an easy path at times but it is not dull! Kinship care seems to be the ‘Cinderella’ of care, so I hope your research project might help these people. (Grandmother survey respondent)

[What do people need to know about young kinship carers?]
That we exist. And that it’s not just grandparents taking care of children. 
(Mandy, older sister, age 30)

Did you know:

• Over 80% of all kinship care arrangements are made ‘informally’, that is, without child protection involvement.
• These families receive no financial or casework support. Many are plunged into poverty by their generous act of caring.
• Most carers are women who often give up work or study to attend to the needs of their traumatised young relatives.

Kinship Alliance Australia is here for ALL kinship care families including those:

• Headed by grandparents, other relatives and family friends
• With both informal and formal care arrangements
• Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous
• In all States and Territories.

Currently, all our work is done voluntarily. We receive no government funding.

We need to pay for:

• Development of web-based resources for kinship families
• Outreach to isolated kinship families across Australia
• Awareness-raising events.

Your donation will help support vulnerable children and their kinship families. 100% of donations will go to activities.

All donations are tax-deductible in Australia.