Kinship Advice

What is kinship care?

Kinship care is any situation in which a child is being raised in the care of a friend or family member who is not their parent. The arrangement may be temporary or longer term. Kinship carers can be grandparents, uncles, aunts, older brothers and sisters or other adults who have a connection to the child, such as neighbours or family friends. Kinship carers are sometimes called family and friends carers.

Who to Contact

Hannah Miles

Extended Duties Education Advisor

Hannah.miles@cognus.org.uk

Please contact Hannah if you have a query or need advice.

Sara Martin

Strategic Lead for Children with a Social Worker

Sara.martin@cognus.org.uk

What Advice and guidance do we offer?

  • Education consultations
  • Training and CPD for schools and social care
  • Training and support for foster carers, PCLA, SGO and Kinship carers