Who are Kinship Carers?

Carers take care of a child or young person, when for a variety of reasons, they are unable to live with their own parents. Kinship carers are frequently relatives of the child, children or young person. They may be a grandparent or sibling of the parent, but may also be someone who has a significant relationship with the child, such as a friend of the family, or a neighbour.

Our Kinship Care services

Our services are available to families depending on their needs and the type of kinship arrangement they have in place.

1. Information and advice
2. Family support
3. Placement and support
4. Group support

See our Kinship Care service areas.

Additional resources.