Information and support for professionals working with kinship carers.
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Working with kinship carers
We work with professionals from a range of backgrounds and local authorities to support kinship carers. Learn how we can work together, and how you can better support the kinship carers in your area.
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How we can support you
We are here to help you, help kinship carers. Find out how we can help below.
Our programmes and services
Our programmes and services provide proven positive outcomes for kinship carers. Find out how you can work with us to provide holistic support.
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Commission us
If we don't currently work in your area, find out how you can commission us to improve outcomes now and for the future for kinship carers near you.
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Our support for kinship carers
Navigating an often complex and confusing system is difficult for kinship carers. With the right support they can thrive in their kinship caring role. Find out how Kinship can help.
View Our support for kinship carersResources to help you understand kinship care
Kinship carers are family or friends who step up, often during an unexpected crisis, to care for a child when their parents aren’t able to. Kinship care is a commitment. To bring love and hope to a child who has experienced trauma.
What is kinship care?
Resources to support special guardians
We have a range of resources that can be used to help you support special guardians in your role.
Special guardianship resource pack
Understanding the experiences of special guardians - a resource pack for professionals.
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Key elements of a special guardianship support service
A guide which aims to support the development of responsive and effective support services for children leaving care under a special guardianship order (SGO).
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Developing good practice guide
Read the Developing good practice in financially supporting special guardians: a guide for local authorities.
Download the guideResources for education professionals
Education professionals play an important role in the lives of children in kinship care. Find out how you can support children in kinship care in your school to thrive academically.
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Join our professionals' network for social workers, academics and other professionals with an interest in kinship care.
Whether you're new to kinship care, already caring for a child or supporting a family member or friend, we’re here to help. Find out more about the support and advice we can offer.