Kendra Duggar's Parents Provide GoFundMe Update, Confirm No Money Is Going to Joseph Duggar
Kendra Duggar's parents Paul and Christina Caldwell are providing an update on their GoFundMe.
On Apr. 4, the Caldwells launched the fundraiser to raise money for housing and counseling services. So far, the family has raised over $34,000.
"Just wanted to say a heartfelt thank to all those who have sacrificed to help and encourage, the prayers and encouraging words have been most helpful to us," Paul wrote on Wednesday, Apr. 29. "There have been a few unkind comments, but I believe those are mostly due to a misunderstanding of the situation."
Paul then seemingly clarified that none of the money raised would go to his son-in-law Joseph Duggar. Joseph was arrested and charged for Lewd and Lascivious Behavior, involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor, in March.
"To be clear none of the funds from this fundraiser are going to help anyone who would harm children in any way," Paul continued. "We are willing to stand for the protection of the weak and vulnerable in society, because of that stand we have been put in a situation that has cause the [loss] of our current housing situation and employment, having to relocate on such short notice has left us in a bit of an financial struggle."
"We also need to have some time to get some much needed counseling," he concluded. "Thank you and thank you again for your encouragement and support during this time for our family."
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According to public records, Joseph and Kendra sold a property to Paul and Christina for $10,000 in July 2021.
In a jail call made to Joseph on Mar. 25, Kendra said that "my family said they're moving out in a month and everybody is going to hold them to it."
Kendra did not specify why her parents and younger siblings were moving out.
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On Apr. 15, Kendra's parents Paul and Christina spoke out about Joseph's arrest for the first time via a statement posted to Instagram.
"Our family is both troubled and heartbroken over the alleged actions committed by our son-in-law," the statement said in part. "We are devastated for the young girl, a child who was courageous in every way to share her truth. We stand by her, both in support and prayer, and forever will."
"We also recognize how traumatic this incident has been for our grandchildren as well and continue to pray for their strength. Our love for them, and our daughter Kendra, remains," the Caldwells added.
If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to www.childhelp.org.
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This story was originally published April 30, 2026 at 11:56 AM.