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Support kinship caregivers
Step Up Parents provides financial assistance to kinship caregivers in New Hampshire and Southern Maine who are raising the children of parents with substance use disorder. Even heroes need a hand.
How we help
Funding deserving families
Kinship caregivers are relatives or friends who step up to care for, nurture and protect children who find themselves without a responsible parent or safe place to live. For these caregivers, the most immediate need is often financial. Step Up Parents responds by striving to meet every family’s individual needs, whether it is aid with the cost of daycare, clothing, baby supplies, music lessons, legal fees or a special camp for a struggling child.
Hear from our families
Meet Elle & Barry
When their oldest daughter was no longer able to care for her three young grandchildren due to her struggle with substance abuse disorder, Elle & Barry heroically stepped up. Hear how Step Up Parents was able to offer support.
FIND SUPPORT
Resources for kinship caregivers
SEE HELPFUL RESOURCES
Explore ways you can feel supported as a kinship hero.
APPLY for aid
Apply to have Step Up Parents provide financial assistance.
APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
Apply for a $1,000 scholarship for post high school education.
Make a donation
Support more loving kinship caregivers like the ones you've learned about here by donating. Any little bit can help a hero in need.
A warm thanks
We're grateful for our sponsors!
