Kinship One Minute Guide - Support Networks & Where to Get Help
For Kinship Carers and Special Guardians
Purpose: To help Kinship Carers and Special Guardians find local authority services, charities and peer support.
Why support networks matter
- Support can reduce isolation and stress.
- Peer groups and local services can provide emotional and practical help.
Local authority support
- Contact Children’s Services and the Kinship Team.
- Ask for an assessment of need.
- Join local peer groups, newsletters and meet-ups.
Charities and national support
- Kinship provides advice, training and workshops.
- Family Rights Group provides legal advice.
- The Raft provides emotional wellbeing and parent or carer support.
Peer-support groups
- Local meet-ups, coffee mornings and online groups.
- A safe space to share experiences and reduce isolation.
Kinship Compass
- An online hub for information, support and resources.
- Information about local services, benefits advice, training and peer groups.