For family or friends who step up to raise a child.
In this collection, you will find information about what to do if someone dies, bereavement support and supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma.
Becoming a kinship carer, Financial support and benefits, Childcare and education, Contact time with family, Health and wellbeing, Death and bereavement, Festive period
Organisations that provide specialist support and advice relevant to kinship care.
Becoming a kinship carer, Health and wellbeing, Death and bereavement, Relationships and parenting, Festive period
This page explores how to recognise the signs and symptoms of trauma, as well as practical tips for supporting children in kinship care.
Health and wellbeing, Death and bereavement
It’s important to have a plan in place for a health emergency, such as if you become ill, or die. These practical steps will help you to plan for what will happen to the children you care for.
Financial support and benefits, Death and bereavement
Benefit support called Bereavement Support Payment, which kinship carers could claim if a partner has died.
Death and bereavement
Learn the practical steps you need to take and find links to more advice and support for after a death.
Death and bereavement
How to appoint someone to look after the child you care for should you die.