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
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Where is the compassion for vulnerable children in our society?
This blog was first written in 2018, but had proven popular so I have re-edited and posted it once again. An article in 2018 published by the Guardian, certainly brought out the worst in some folk! This was an article highlighting issues in Kinship care and hitting the nail on the head! The article highlighted… Continue reading Where is the compassion for vulnerable children in our society?
Special Guardianship Order
My experience in retrospective…
Make a change today! – You, yes YOU… Could change the outcome for over 165,000 children in the UK!
This is time sensitive, so I urge everyone if you can support do it quickly. The deadline is 11th May 2023. Please share to all and spread the word about how important this is to Kinship carers and the children they care for across the UK! Be a part of this change and click this… Continue reading Make a change today! – You, yes YOU… Could change the outcome for over 165,000 children in the UK!
What is a “postcode lottery”?
Why is it a common phrase in Kinship care? If you have ever been part of a social media group relating to Kinship care you will hear the term “postcode lottery” very often from fellow carers. So, what do we mean by postcode lottery? Postcode lottery sums up the frustration of many carers. It seems… Continue reading What is a “postcode lottery”?
Confessions of a Kinship Carer 