Kinship assessment and support

What happens in an assessment?

If you want to become a formal kinship carer, a social worker will do an assessment. This means they will:

• talk to people who know you to obtain references
• ask for a DBS check (criminal record)
• arrange a health check with a doctor
• gain an understanding of your lived experiences
• assess your ability to care for the child

After the assessment

Once everything is checked and we agree you can be a formal kinship carer, you may get support such as: