expanding services and impact nationally in 2026
ANTI RACISM AWARENESS WORKSHOP
Delighted to have delivered the pilot launch of our latest training wrokshop with Telford Childrens Services.
Anti Racism is more than just a buzz term it's an essential foundation for changing the inequity between Global Majority peoples and their counterparts.
Click the link to read Telfords feedback.
Foundations Research Experiences of Dual heritage children in Kinship Care.
FIH are excited to be partnering on this project with Dr Dawn Mannay at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd. We beleive this research has the potential to impact knowledge and understanding around what is important to children and young people in kinship care - and challenge the misconceptions held about young people and reseach .We are very much looking forward to creating space for children and young people to take the lead and decide not just what, but how they want to share their experiences with us through a range of creative methods.
PEER SUPPORT EXPANSION NATIONALLY
PEER SUPPORT EXPANSION NATIONALLY
Working in partnership with Kinship charity we now have a national network of peer support groups for Global Majority carers. Spanning across Birmingham, Bristol , Manchester, Bath, Essex , along with our existing peer support services throughout London.
We are rethinking the look of peer support services and encourage and support the inclusion of kinship children during holiday meet- ups.
Currently, we are planning our services for the Youth platform 'Likkle but Tallowah' (a Jamaican saying meaning small but mighty). to capture the voices of our youngsters, currently headed by three former kinship adolescents.
About Us
At Families in Harmony, we envision a world where kinship caregivers are empowered, supported, and celebrated as pillars of strength within their families and communities.
The emphasis of our work rests primarily with the under-represented voice of Black kinship carers who consist of the largest and growing group of kinship carers in the U.K.
We hope for a future where every child in need finds a loving and culturally affirming home, within their extended family, preserving their identity while strengthening the cultural connections to their roots and heritage.
our mission
Our mission is fuelled by the belief that the bonds of kinship are powerful, and that every child has the right to grow up in an environment that cherishes their heritage, nurtures their potential, and honours their unique journey.
We are committed to fostering resilience, promoting emotional well-being, and celebrating the diverse identities of the children and families we serve.
As an organisation, we recognise the impact of racism and inequality on Black African and Caribbean families. We are dedicated to amplifying Black voices, challenging systemic barriers, and co-creating culturally aligned services that are fit for purpose.
Our commitment to anti-racism means we will work tirelessly to ensure that our practices, policies, and partnerships actively promote equity, belonging, and justice for every child and family within our care.
what is kinship care?
Kinship Care is a journey which begins when a child is no longer able to live with their birth parents, usually because their parents are not able to care for them.
The person stepping in to raise the child is known as a “Kinship Carer”, this could be a grandparent, aunt, sibling or even a family friend.
Nearly a third (32%) of the children growing up in households headed by a relative in 2011 were non-white, Kinship children were 1.7 times more likely to be non-white compared with children growing up with at least one parent.
Source: ONS. Estimates calculated from 2011 Census Secure Microdata.
