In this episode, Clare Seth, CoramBAAF’s Kinship Consultant, author, and practicing social worker, joins Jo Francis, Publications Manager at CoramBAAF, to discuss Undertaking a Kinship Care Assessment, the newly updated guide designed to support social workers in planning their conversations with prospective kinship carers, that has been co-authored with job share partner, Ann Horne.
This revised edition replaces the previous guide, Undertaking a Connected Person/family and friends assessment, and is affectionately known by many practitioners as the "green bible." It provides a structured approach to kinship assessments, reminding professionals of the key topics to explore and the importance of triangulating information, thinking carefully about what you need to know, when to gather it, and who to speak to.
The latest edition includes a new chapters on care planning and its vital role in the assessment process, support planning as well as updated information about safeguarding reviews and kinship policy and research.
What’s covered in the interview:
- The key differences between Form C and Form K.
- Recent updates to the Undertaking a kinship care assessment guide, including how it supports social workers in asking the right questions.
- Examples from current research and best practice suggestions, including anti-racist and anti-discriminatory approaches.
- How the guide aligns with and incorporates the principles of the National Kinship Care Strategy.