Are you a relative or family friend who is caring for someone else’s child? Whether you are a grandparent, aunt or uncle, sibling, or friend, you are not alone.
The National Kinship Care Service, run by CHILDREN 1ST and funded by the Scottish Government, has been set up to give information, advice and other support to kinship carers and children living in kinship care across Scotland.
We can help to put you in touch with other kinship carers in your area. Joining a kinship care group can provide you with much needed support and information. Contact ParentLine on 0800 028 2233 or email parentlinescotland@children1st.org.uk for details of your nearest group.
We have just published our first report, based on research with kinship carers. The report shows the support families are receiving, and importantly, what they would like to receive.
Mentor UK has produced a Kinship Care Resource Guide (Scotland). This easy to follow guide provides information to kinship carers about their responsibilities, legal rights and financial rights.
ParentLine Scotland has produced information leaflets for parents that you may find helpful.
- Relationships between parents and teenagers
- Let’s Talk Money
- Factsheet for Dads
- Family Relationships
- The best and the worst job in the world: Why being a parent isn’t easy
- Temper Tantrums
- Kinship Care Guide
Citizens Advice Scotland provides advice and information, especially on benefits and kinship care allowance.
Families Outside support families who have been affected by imprisonment in Scotland.
Scottish Child Law Centre can provide detailed legal advice about legal rights and responsibilities. Contact the Centre on 0131 667 6333 or visit their website.
The Foster Network provides learning and development opportunities for foster carers and fostering services, as well as information and advice for anyone involved in fostering.
