Support for Kinship Children

We want to children and young people to know where to go for support. There are a number of services on offer.

Find out what support Children's Social Care can offer to children living in kinship families.

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Education

Find out what additional educational support is available for children living in kinship care.

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Health Care

Find out what health monitoring and support is available for children living in kinship care.

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SEND Local Offer

This is a great resource if you are caring for a child with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND)

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Kinship: Your Voice

Children living in kinship care have their very own group. This is a chance to have their say. Great place to meet other kinship children and young people.

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Care Leavers Offer

Find out what support is on offer to young people who are 'leaving care'.

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Young Carers

Support is available for young carers. These are young people who care for someone who is ill or disabled.

Events Calendar

Find things to do using this handy events calendar.

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Useful Websites

There are lots of useful websites for children and young people.

Kinship Care homepage

Kinship care content is under review