Kinship local offer

Are you a young person cared for by friends or family? Do you care for a child of a friend or family member? The Kinship local offer brings together information and support for special guardians, friends and family members who foster, and the children and young people they care for.

Special guardianship provides a secure family life for a child while they grow up. Find out more about the role, and the support we offer you.

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  What is special guardianship?

  A special guardian takes responsibility for parenting until a child is 18. Find out about the role and responsibilities it holds.

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  Special guardianship: Support we give you

  Find out about how we assess your family's needs and what support is available for special guardians and their families.

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  Special guardianship: Local support

  In addition to the support we give you, there are a number of local organisations you may be interested in.

If a child is no longer able to live with their parents, close family and friends can step in. Find out about the approval process, and the support and training we offer you. 

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  What is friends and family foster care?

  Find about the role of family and friends foster carer, what support you will get and how you will be assessed.

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  Friends and family: Support we give you

  We offer a package of benefits designed to make fostering a positive experience for you and the children in your care.

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  Friends and family: Local support

  In addition to the support we give you, there are a number of local organisations you may be interested in.