Health and wellbeing

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.

Organisations that provide specialist support and advice relevant to kinship care.

This page explores how to recognise the signs and symptoms of trauma, as well as practical tips for supporting children in kinship care.

Tools and techniques to help the child you care for to learn how to self-soothe and regulate their emotions in a healthy way.

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.

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.

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.

What to do if you are worried about a child's safety or welfare

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.

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.

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.