Kinship local offer
Kinship care is when a child lives with someone they already know instead of with their parents or step-parents. This may be a friend or family member.
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 kinship care
What kinship care is
When a child lives with family or friends instead of their parents
Types of kinship care
The different types of kinship care depending on if the parents or children's services ask you to care for a child
Kinship carer assessments
Types of assessments for kinship carers and what to expect from them
Parental responsibility
What parental responsibility means and how to apply for it as a kinship carer
Court orders for children
The types of court orders for children, who can request them and what support is available
Changes to a kinship 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 kinship 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 kinship care leavers
Children living with kinship carers may be eligible for leaving care services
Child protection for kinship 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)
