Health and wellbeing, Relationships and parenting
Learn about online safety and how to keep the children you care for safe online - including starting conversations about online life, and where to get further support.
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.
Health and wellbeing, Relationships and parenting
Learn about life story work – what it is, when to consider it, techniques to carry it out (and get support), as well as how it can help kinship children build a positive self-image.
Health and wellbeing
Find out more about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) including what it is, how it can present itself and how to support children in your care who might have (or have been diagnosed with) it. Learn about the links between FASD, child understanding and behaviour.
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.
Becoming a kinship carer, Financial support and benefits, Childcare and education, Contact time with family, Health and wellbeing, Death and bereavement
Organisations that provide specialist support and advice relevant to kinship care.
Becoming a kinship carer, Health and wellbeing, Death and bereavement, Relationships and parenting
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
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
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
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
What to do if you are worried about a child's safety or welfare
Health and wellbeing
Learn about alcohol and substance abuse - how it can affect kinship families and what to do if your loved in struggling.
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
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.