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.
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 masterclass, run by Dr Ciara McClelland, explores the inspiring journeys of kinship families.
Learn practical strategies for coping with difficult emotions and how to recognise when you need a break.
Learn about different types of kinship care, what your arrangement means for what decisions you can make and what parental responsibility means.
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.
Join our Leeds Roadshow to connect with other carers, share experiences and get vital information to help you make the right choices for you.
Learn about FASD, what it is, how it can present itself and how you can support children in your care who are showing FASD symptoms or are confirmed to have it.
Learn about drug and alcohol misuse, how it can present itself, and the impact it can have on children raised in kinship care and their families.
Explore the emotional aspects of contact with birth parents and family members.
Learn about trauma and attachment and how they might affect the children you care for.
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