Babies and Young Children, Kinship, Older Children and Young Adults, Parenting
Helping three boys grow “The three kids were going to be taken off my daughter and put into foster care, they were all getting split up, going to different places. I couldn’t let that happen, so I said I’d take them and it’s the best decision I ever made! ...
Babies and Young Children, Kinship, Older Children and Young Adults, Parenting
The rewarding nature of Kinship Care “Myself and my husband became kinship carers for our niece. It has been difficult at times. We changed her surname to ours to give her a sense of belonging and let her know that she is loved, cared for and part of a family. I...
Babies and Young Children, Kinship, Older Children and Young Adults, Parenting
A Grandmother’s perspective “My daughter had addiction issues and my grandson wasn’t getting looked after properly. So, I was asked to take him. It was hard because I felt like I had to turn my back on my own child to help my grandchild. “The early...
Kinship, Older Children and Young Adults, Parenting
Where support can do better “We now get support financially through the kinship team. We have had the kids in our care for almost 2 years. Unfortunately when the kids came to stay here we spoke with social work on one occasion and then heard absolutely nothing...
