About Us

Established, governed and managed by ‘Kin Raising Kids’ for kinship carers.

Kin Raising Kids Tasmania Inc. (KRK Tas) envisages all children and young people in Tasmania being raised in safe and happy homes.

KRK Tas envisages that all children in out-of-home care are raised within their biological family where practical and supported to have the children’s acute needs met.

Email: secretary@kin4kids.org.au 

KRK Tas will work to have its vision realised by:

  • Establishing a kinship care network across Tasmania
  • Representing the collective views of kinship carers, including grandparent kinship carers, to decision makers
  • Raising public awareness of the pressures and advantages of kinship care
  • Referring kinship carers to a range of services relevant to their needs

Mission Statement, Vision and Core Values

Mission Statement:

To encourage and support kinship carers, including grandparents raising grandchildren, who are the primary carers of diverse family and kin. The group offers peer support, advocacy, information and referral services to member kinship families throughout Tasmania.

Vision Statement:

To have every Tasmanian Child living in safety within It’s Biological Family and have an equal opportunity to develop to the best of their ability.

Aspirations:

Kin Raising Kids Tasmania Inc. will work to have its vision realised by:

  • Establishing a kinship care network across Tasmania.
  • Representing the collective views of kinship carers, including grandparent kinship carers, to decision making.
  • Raising public awareness of the pressures and advantages of kinship care.
  • Referring kinship carers to a range of services relevant to their needs.
  • Developing partnerships with other organisations and stakeholders to best support kinship carers.
  • Represent and advocate for the best interests of kinship.