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Dear Editor,

This week’s one-in-a-lifetime independent review of children’s social care marks a seismic change for kinship care.

Finally, kinship carers – ‘the silent and unheard majority in the children’s social care system’ are being recognised and prioritised for the support they deserve.

We’re delighted that the voices of the 150,000 plus grandparents, aunties, uncles, siblings and friends raising children in your area and across the country have at last been heard.

In times of crisis, kinship carers step up to provide children with a loving and stable home when their parents aren’t able to.

This benefits families and society by preventing children going into the care system unnecessarily.

It makes sense to invest in kinship care.

Financial support in particular will help make it possible for children to grow up and thrive within a wellsupported family network.

However, as well as guaranteeing comprehensive support for families to thrive in the future.

Thousands of kinship children and families desperately need our help today.

That is why the Government must act with urgency to deliver financial, practical and emotional support for all carers and their children.

We’re committed to campaigning together with kinship carers to ensure that this week’s Review becomes a springboard to a future in which kinship families are recognised, valued and supported.

If you’re a kinship carer make sure your voice is heard by visiting our website.

Log onto https://kinship.org.uk/ care-review/share-your-views/

Lucy Peake, Kinship Chief Executive

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