Guide to kinship care

Find out about the different types of kinship care arrangements and support available.

In this section

What is kinship care?

What kinship care is and its different types

Have your say on the Kinship Care Local Offer

Share your views on kinship care support

Contact Kinship Care Team

We’re here for you

Kinship assessment and support

What happens during and after an assessment

Kinship carers' support groups

Welcoming space where kinship carers can connect

National charities supporting kinship carers

Advice, resources and legal guidance

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