Read about Jackie's experience as a #kinshipcarer in the Reflective Fostering Study and how it has impacted her life 👇 bit.ly/49Ghecx @fosteringstudy is the largest ever UK study to evaluate support for carers and the children in their care @AFNCCF @kinshipcharity

If you're a #KinshipCarer, what other suggestions do you have for those wanting to stand alongside you on your #KinshipCare journey?

You can sign up for our #free Looking After Your Family & Self (LAFS) workshops on our eventbrite! We have LIMITED SPACES available with some dates completely full. Reserve your space if you are a #KinshipCarer in Scotland. #MyHealthMyRights

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You can sign up for our #free Looking After Your Family & Self (LAFS) workshops on our eventbrite! We have LIMITED SPACES available with some dates completely full. Reserve your space if you are a #KinshipCarer in Scotland. #MyHealthMyRights

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Our second episode features Graham who is a single #KinshipCarer to (now) teenage grandchildren. Graham talks about becoming a #KinshipCarer 14 years ago and how he found the information and help he needed at a Kinship support group.

Meyrem, an aunt #KinshipCarer shares the enormous upheaval of taking in her niece and nephews, with little support . 💔

Great news from a grandfather #kinshipcarer supported by our free specialist advice service. But kinship families should be able to focus on raising the children, not having to fight to get the financial support they are entitled to. We're working to tackle this injustice.

Join us on Tuesday 24 September at 10am if you are a #KinshipCarer in Scotland for our Looking After Your Family & Self (LAFS) #Free online workshop! Learn Self Management Skills and build #resilience. Check it out here➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/looking-afte… #KeepThePromise

If you missed it, watch our @comicrelief film for #RedNoseDay featuring @ThisisDavina and #KinshipCarer campaigners Kelly, Meyrem and Wendy. Watched the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=cUk4y_…

It provides first-hand insight into life as a #KinshipCarer and the benefits of being part of a Kinship support group.

@BandQ @kingfisherplc @educationgovuk Following the event, @BandQ launched its first Kinship Carer Leave Policy, dedicated to supporting and reassuring colleagues who find themselves in a situation where they are due to become the #KinshipCarer to a child in unexpected circumstances.

Some #KinshipCarers may be more familiar with this term and refer to themselves as a ‘Special Guardian’, rather than a #KinshipCarer.

If a child can no longer live with their parents and goes to live permanently under the care of another family member or family friend, that #KinshipCarer can apply through the courts for a SGO, which would allow them to make everyday decisions about the child’s...

Next up in our #KinshipCare glossary is S! 📚 A Special Guardianship Order (SGO) is a legal order that a #KinshipCarer can apply for. Learn more 👇