Guide to kinship care

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

In this section

Understanding kinship care

What kinship care is and the different types

Your kinship care journey

What happens when a child comes to live with you

Kinship assessment

How assessments help identify support

Kinship carers' support groups

Welcoming space where kinship carers can connect

National charities supporting kinship carers

Advice, resources and legal guidance

More ways to get support for you and your family

Guide to help kinship carers find support

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