Learn about the different kinship care arrangements and the process for formalising your arrangement.
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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Learn about trauma and attachment and how they might affect the children you care for.
Learn the best way to handle conversations about your unique situation.
Explore the emotional aspects of contact with birth parents and family members.
Join our Newcastle roadshow to connect with other carers, share experiences and get vital information to help you make the right choices for you.
Learn about different types of kinship care, what your arrangement means for what decisions you can make and what parental responsibility means.
Learn about the support available for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Learn about working with your local authority children's services.
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.
This free workshop will give you helpful information about financial support you may be able to get as a kinship carer.
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