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Who is this workshop for?
Financial support for kinship families is open to all kinship carers living in England.
This workshop will give you helpful information about financial support you may be able to get as a kinship carer.
You might find this workshop helpful if you’re about to start, or are already, caring for a family member or friend’s child, and you want to know:
- more about getting financial help as a kinship carer
- what support you may be entitled to, depending on your kinship arrangement or your own or your child’s needs
- your next steps for applying for financial support
What will be covered?
In this interactive workshop, you’ll:
- learn about the different types of financial support that might be available to kinship families
- learn about the eligibility for different types of financial support
- create an action plan to help you identify some next steps for accessing financial support
- find out about support networks, resources and other workshops that could be helpful to you in your kinship journey
There will be an additional 30 minutes after the workshop to answer your questions and to give you a chance to speak with our facilitators and other kinship carers.
How to join the workshop
The workshop will be held online using Zoom, a free platform.
You can access Zoom through a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or even your phone. You may need to download Zoom before you join – please factor in time to do that.
The best experience will be through a computer or laptop. If you haven’t used Zoom before, you can watch this video on how to join a Zoom meeting.
When you register, we will send you a Zoom link which you will use to join the workshop.
Please make sure you:
- have downloaded Zoom to your computer or device
- join 5 minutes before the start – late joiners might not be admitted after 15 minutes
- have a pen/pencil and paper to make notes
What happens if you need to cancel your place?
We understand that life gets in the way sometimes, so if you need to cancel your place please do try and let us know as soon as possible.
You’ll be able to do this through:
- the email confirmation you received when you first booked
- or by emailing us on: workshops@kinship.org.uk
Who runs this workshop?
The workshop is run by our Kinship team, which includes kinship carers. Two of the below team will run this workshop.
About Julie:
Julie is an experienced online training facilitator who has worked with families and children for many years, the last 5 years here at Kinship. She uses her experience and knowledge to support kinship families with valuable training, always looking for ways to improve what is available. Outside of work, Julie stays busy. She loves music and has been a huge fan of para-athletics since the London 2012 Olympics, often attending events. When relaxing, she enjoys reading novels or walking on her favourite beach in Norfolk.
About Bennet:
Bennet grew up as a kinship child. They know how challenging kinship care can be, and what a difference it can make in a child’s life. Over the past 20 years, Bennet has worked as an educator with families in South Africa, America, and England, and has developed a passion for mutual aid and community building. Even difficult challenges feel easier when you can talk to people who understand what you’re going through. Bennet also volunteers with several LGBTQIA+ organisations and spends the rest of their free time either reading, or with dogs. Or, if they’re lucky, reading with dogs!
About Amanda:
Before Amanda joined Kinship, she worked as a Family Practitioner for a local authority. With 18 years of experience helping and supporting kinship carers, she has gained a lot of knowledge and understanding of kinship care. Amanda is married with 2 grown-up children and has a busy social life. She loves music and often goes to concerts and musical theatre shows. In her free time, she likes to read, watch films, and walk her 2 dogs.
About Chris:
Chris joined Kinship after nearly 30 years of working with children and families in various settings. Most recently, she worked as a Therapeutic Parenting Consultant for an independent fostering agency. In addition to Chris’ professional experience, she is a kinship carer who understands the challenges and benefits of kinship care. Together with her partner, Chris is a special guardian for their 10-year-old granddaughter, who has lived with them since she was 4. This experience has provided valuable insights into the kinship care journey. Music plays a big role in Chris’ life. She is a ‘non-singing’ member of an LGBT+ choir in Sussex and DJs at 70s and 80s nights. Chris is excited to meet as many kinship carers as possible to share her skills and experiences while learning from others.
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