Information about the adoption and special guardianship support fund for kinship carers, including how to apply and who is eligible.
Our services in Sunderland
If you’re a kinship carer in Sunderland, we’re here to support you through our Kinship Grants service.
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What is Kinship Grants in Sunderland?
If you’re a kinship carer in Sunderland, we’re funded by the Ballinger Charitable Trust to help you to access charity grants for essentials.
Find out more about our work with the Ballinger Charitable Trust.
"Hello, I’m Elaine and I’m Community Grants Officer. I’m proud that families let me into their lives to help and support them on their journeys as a kinship carer and when they have a need for a grant for a household appliance or to be signposted for support. Every day is different in my working week, and every family's needs are different too. I’m always here to help and support. "
Elaine, Community Grants Officer
How do I access support?
If you need more information on how to access Kinship Grants please contact Elaine by email at elaine.duffy@kinship.org.uk.
You need to contact the kinshipteam@togetherforchildren.org.uk to discuss what support you can access.
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Our peer support groups will help you get the support you need and connect with other kinship carers in your local area.
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