Health and wellbeing, Relationships and parenting
If a child or young person you care for is exploring their sexuality or gender identity, here’s how you can feel informed and comfortable to talk to them about it.
Health and wellbeing
In this collection, you will find information on how to support yours, your family's and your kinship child's mental and physical health and wellbeing.
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.
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.
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.
Health and wellbeing
Being a kinship carer can be challenging. When a child you care for has a disability or special educational needs, you may need extra support.
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.