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Training and events
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. Explore our events below and to stay up to date with new events, join our community.
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This free workshop will give you helpful information about financial support you may be able to get as a kinship carer.
Learn about drug and alcohol misuse and how it can present itself, and impact children being cared for by kinship carers, as well as the wider kinship family.
Learn about working with your local authority children's services.
Learn about the different kinship care arrangements and the process for formalising your arrangement.
Explore the emotional aspects of contact with birth parents and family members.
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.
Learn how to approach online safety with children in kinship care. This includes helping them navigate the internet, learning about typical use and basic terms/concepts as well as how to address safeguarding concerns – even when less computer comfortable.
Learn about the school system and how to advocate for the child in your care within the education system.
Explore the practical aspects of contact with birth parents and family members.