For family or friends who step up to raise a child.
The festive period can be full of joy, but it can also be tough for kinship carers. In this collection, you'll find advice on a range of subjects that might be particularly relevant during this time.
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, Festive period
Tools and techniques to help the child you care for to learn how to self-soothe and regulate their emotions in a healthy way.
Health and wellbeing, Relationships and parenting, Festive period
Anxiety is a normal human emotion. But having too much anxiety can cause issues. Here are some practical tips to spot, manage and get support with anxiety.
Health and wellbeing, Relationships and parenting, Festive period
Anger is a normal, healthy emotion that everyone has. But sometimes anger can seem unkind, aggressive and even frightening. Here are some practical tips to spot, manage and get support with anger issues.
Financial support and benefits, Festive period
Find out what help is available to help you cope with rising energy bills.
Health and wellbeing, Festive period
What to do if you are worried about a child's safety or welfare
Health and wellbeing, Festive period
Drugs and alcohol can have a devastating effect on families and is a common cause of children being raised in kinship care. Find out about sources of help.
Financial support and benefits, Festive period
Information and links to specialist support on how to manage debt and get financial help as a kinship carer.
Becoming a kinship carer, Financial support and benefits, Festive period
Stepping up to raise a child can be expensive, and money worries are common for kinship carers. Find out what financial support and benefits are available to you.
Contact time with family, Festive period
How to support a child and help them get ready for a positive experience when spending contact time with family.
Contact time with family, Festive period
How to plan and organise contact time with family to reduce stress and make it a positive experience for the child.
Contact time with family, Festive period
Learn what contact time with family is and how you can make it a positive experience for a child.
Health and wellbeing, Festive period
Stress is a common experience for kinship carers, who often face unique challenges in caring for children who have been through difficult experiences. Here is how to recognise the signs of stress and some practical tips for managing it effectively.