“You will return to education at some point I know it” Caring for my siblings was always important to me. I’m the eldest of many children who I have always tried to protect. Acting as a second parent, and sometimes the sole one it was hardly surprising that when as a family we faced hard… Continue reading Kinship carers need their own goals!
Why do Kinship Carers feel alienated?
Whilst browsing through a Kinship carer support page I found someone very honest with her thoughts and feelings. After reading, I thought how many of us could be feeling the same way, but we simply don't admit it. Wanting to feel appreciated is a natural human response. Sometimes it gives us the strength to keep… Continue reading Why do Kinship Carers feel alienated?
Are you your family’s fixer?
Why it's important to take a step back when it comes to family burdens. From my own experience and perspective. For a long time, I have felt responsible for maintaining the balance within my family. Often feeling as though I am the only one who can and will step up at the heart of a… Continue reading Are you your family’s fixer?
Kinship care – The Future
In my lifetime I hope I see some changes to Kinship care. Not just from a legislation standpoint, but a better understanding in society. Part of the problem is in comparison to the term “foster care”, most people have never heard of “kinship care”. Our exposure is low in society and it shows. But why… Continue reading Kinship care – The Future
Kinship Care vs Career
The ultimate juggling act! Before I became a Kinship carer, I was a super-driven 22-year-old. I had so many goals that I wanted to accomplish before I was 25! My first goal was to work as many hours/jobs as possible so I could fund myself back into education and work part-time whilst I gained qualifications.… Continue reading Kinship Care vs Career
Confessions of a Kinship Carer 