Kinship local offer
Our Kinship Local Offer (family and friends service) promises to:
- Support carers to understand the needs of the children they care for
- Consider financial support for carers
- Offer advice, support and signposting to all carers
- Keep children's safety and wellbeing at the heart of all we do
About family and friends care
What family and friends care is
When a child lives with family or friends instead of their parents
Types of family and friends care
The different types of family and friends care depending on if the parents or children's services ask you to care for a child
Family and friends carer assessments
Types of assessments for family and friends carers and what to expect from them
Parental responsibility
What parental responsibility means and how to apply for it as a family and friends carer
Court orders for children
The types of court orders for children, who can request them and what support is available
Changes to a family and friends carer's home environment
What happens if you get separated or divorced, a new person moves into your home and the importance of making a will
Get support
Support for family and friends carers and children in your care
Organisations which can support you and the children in your care
Kinship support team
How we can support you, the sessions we run and how to contact us
Services for family and friends care leavers
Children living with family and friends carers may be eligible for leaving care services
Child protection for family and friends carers
What happens if there are significant concerns about a child in your care
Adoption and special guardianship support fund
Find out if you are eligible and how to apply for the adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF)
