Last updated:
16th January 2026
Have your say on the Kinship Care Local Offer
We really value the amazing journeys of our Kinship Carers.
What is the Kinship Care Local Offer?
Our Kinship Care Local Offer is a guide we’re developing to show all the help and support available in our area for children who can’t live with their parents and for the family members or friends who care for them - known as kinship carers. It will explain what services you can access, how to get them, and who to contact. Our aim is simple: to make sure every kinship family here knows what support is available and feels confident asking for it.
Why your voice matters
We’re working hard to make our Local Offer the best it can be, and your stories and feedback are a big part of that. They help us understand what works well and what needs improving, so we can provide the right support for you and the children you care for. Every experience counts, and by sharing yours, you’ll help shape an Offer that truly meets the needs of kinship families in our community.
Our commitment to kinship families
The Kinship Care Local Offer is something new. It’s now a legal requirement for councils, set out in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill currently going through Parliament. This means we’re committed to clearly explaining the help available in our area for children who can’t live with their parents and for their carers. We want everyone to feel fully supported and clear on what support is here for them.
We’d love to hear from you!
Your thoughts, ideas, or experiences matter. Together, we can make the Local Offer truly work for you and the children you care for.
Here are some easy ways to share your views and help shape the Kinship Care Local Offer:
Kinship Consultation Survey
Your insight can help shape the Kinship Care Local Offer. Please choose the survey that best reflects your experience.
The survey closes on 3 February 2026.
Kinship carers and professionals will be asked to enter their email address before starting.
Choose your survey:
Children and young people survey
Meet the Kinship Care Team
Come and meet the team at one of our sessions, share your thoughts, and help shape our Local Offer.
Upcoming support group sessions:
Our Kinship Care Service will be attending local support groups to speak directly with carers. These sessions are open to any kinship carer.
Kinship Support Group session
Date: Monday 19 January
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Location: Wokingham Fire Station, 13 Easthampstead Road, RG40 2EH
Parenting Special Children session
Date: Saturday 14 February
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00pm
Location: Lower Earley Baptist Church, Maiden Place, Lower Earley, Reading RG6 3HE
We’d love to hear your experiences and ideas to help us develop support that truly meets the needs of kinship families in our community.
Drop-in session at Wokingham Library
Come and meet the team, share your thoughts, and help shape our Local Offer:
Date: Wednesday 21 January 2026
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: Wokingham Library, Carnival Hub, Wellington Road, Wokingham, RG40 2AF
To help us plan and understand how many people will be attending this session, you’re welcome to register your interest.
Attend an online session
Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026
- Morning session: 10:00am – 11:00am
- Evening session: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
To join, please complete our online registration form. We will email you a session invite before the event. Please remember to check your junk or spam folder.
If you have not received your link by 27 January, please contact the Kinship Care Team at kinshipcare@wokingham.gov.uk
Consultation Event
Kinship Carers and Children and Young People at Dinton Activity Centre
Date: Monday 16 February
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
There will be an indoor climbing wall and pizza. Further details to follow.
Talk to your worker
If you already have an allocated worker, you can speak to them directly.
Contact us
You can also email the Kinship Care Team at: kinshipcare@wokingham.gov.uk
Questions or feedback?
If you have any questions or want to share your thoughts before the consultation starts, please get in touch using the email address above.
