Kinship Compass
Information, services and support near Torbay Council
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390In Torbay, it is estimated that there are 390* kinship carers. You are not alone, and these services are there to support you.
* Office for National Statistics - 2021 Census
Whether it’s a shared cup of tea, or a shoulder to cry on, support groups create an invaluable space to connect,
learn and share with others in a similar situation.
There are over 150 support groups in England, below is your nearest in-person group. We also offer
online peer support groups,
find out more about these on our support group page. If there isn’t a group near you, and
you’d like to set one up, find out how we can support you.
View other support groups near you
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Kinship carers tell us their journey can be overwhelming and confusing. To help you navigate this complex system, we
run workshops and events both online and in-person. Each session provides an opportunity to learn, connect with other
kinship carers and understand more about how Kinship can support you. We add events throughout the year,
check our events regularly for updates or
join our community to keep up to date.
We also offer online workshops on a range of topics, from an introduction to kinship care to managing contact.
View all workshops and events
Your local authority children's services may work with you and your family depending on the type of kinship
care arrangement you have. We've shared some of the key details of support available in Torbay Council,
which you may need as you navigate your journey.
SGO Support Team
You can find more about the support available for children, young people and families on the Torbay Council website.
If this information is incorrect, please contact us.
Your family and friends care policy
A family and friends care policy is a policy that sets out a local authority's approach towards promoting
and supporting the needs of children who are being brought up in kinship care. Each local authority with
responsibility for children's services is required to have a policy.
Read the family and friends' policy for kinship carers in Torbay Council.
Your virtual school
Each local authority has a virtual school. The role of the virtual school is to give information to parents
and schools about the needs and educational progress of children who are looked after, previously looked or
who have a social worker. The service ensures these children are given the best education and have the best
educational outcomes.
They can provide advice to individual kinship carers of children who are subject to special guardianship
orders or child arrangement orders, and schools where they have a query and permission has been given.
Find out more about how virtual schools should work with you as a kinship carer.
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