Dear Member

We have some exciting news to share with you - Grandparents Plus has been shortlisted in the Guardian Charity Awards! The five winners will be announced in December and we will keep you updated. You can see who else has been shortlisted here.

There's lots of other news to share with you this month including details of our upcoming events as well as details of our annual Christmas card competition.

Upcoming events

Raising Kinship Children Masterclass
Our next Masterclass is taking place on Friday 9 December in Kent. The masterclass, created especially for kinship carers, will be presented by Dr Karen Treisman, our consultant trainer, who is highly specialised in the areas of parenting and trauma and attachment. Further details will be sent out to local members next week. Places are limited and will cost £20 per person.
Look out for further events in York, Blackpool and Bristol in 2017.

Westminster Event: Growing up in Kinship Care
On Tuesday 15 November, we are holding an evening reception in London to explore the experiences of young people who have been brought up in kinship care.

We're delighted that Anne Longfield, the Children's Commissioner for England and MPs will be joining us and showing support for the children and young people you're raising.

Relative Experience Conference 2016
The conference is taking place in Newcastle on Tuesday 29 November. The day will include talks from kinship carers about how to build successful peer support groups and explore the impact of volunteer befrienders supporting kinship carers.

If you are interested in attending or would like further details of our events please email events@grandparentsplus.org.uk.

Maxine's Story

“Becoming a kinship carer was like walking headlong into the unknown –
emotionally, I was on the floor”

Earlier in the year we made a film about Maxine and her niece Faith to highlight some of the issues kinship carers face. The film was used as part of a training programme for professionals working with families. We are happy to say that Maxine's Story has been nominated in the Charity Film Awards.

The film that receives the most votes will win. So cast your vote and share with friends and let's highlight the importance of kinship care together.

Vote for Maxine's story

Christmas Elf
Our Christmas card competition is back and this year the theme is 'Christmas Elves'.

The competition is open to all members' children.The winner will receive a £20 Toys R Us voucher and see their design used as our electronic Christmas card.

All entries must be submitted by 27 November. Please remember to include the child's name and age as well as your details.

To enter, send the drawing by email to support@grandparentsplus.org.uk or post your entry to Christmas Card Competition, Grandparents Plus, 18 Victoria Park Square, London, E2 9PF.

Congratulations to Jake aged 6, from Wallsend, who was the winner of our Haven Park Ranger competition. He will be spending a family day at one of Haven's parks early next year.

Find out how you can save up to 10% off your next Haven holiday

The Kinship Care Guide for England is available to members for a discounted price of £4.95 plus p&p.

Order your copy now

Your story could make a big difference. We need grandparents, family and friends carers and young people in kinship care, who are interested in being case studies and speaking out in the media. We will provide support and guidance for anyone interested.

Get in touch and share your story

18 Victoria Park Square, London, E2 9PF
020 8981 8001
www.grandparentsplus.org.uk

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