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Confessions of a Kinship Carer

Confessions of a Kinship Carer

What to expect when you’re not expecting… A blog for Kinship Carers of all ages. Written by a Kinship carer, who can reflect on the highs, lows and truths of Kinship care. Feel free to comment your own experiences on the blogs, everyone is welcome! Show your support for Kinship Care and subscribe today!

  • What is a Kinship Carer?
  • Are you a formal or informal Kinship Carer?
  • 10 Things You Can Expect In The Early Stages Of Kinship Care
  • What is a “postcode lottery”?
  • Special Guardianship Order
  • Spotlight on: The Kinship Child – Attachment issues
  • How does my Kinship child view Kinship care?
  • Contact Woes – Birth parents
  • Where is the compassion for vulnerable children in our society?
  • Kinship care – Mental health

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