Kinship Care Week: Breakfast briefing – What is kinship care?
Kinship Care Week is an opportunity for professionals working with children and young people to come together to celebrate the significant role of kinship carers in children’s lives.
Despite being a focus area for the UK government’s reform of children’s social care, and growing awareness around the term, many people still do not understand what kinship care actually is. In this introductory session, we will be exploring the unique circumstances facing kinship families, the vital role that kinship carers play in the lives of children and young people, as well as how professionals can better understand and support them.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• What is kinship care and the significant role kinship carers play in supporting children’s lives and society
• The different types of kinship care arrangements including formal and informal
• The support needs of kinship families and the requirement for local authorities to publish a kinship local offer
PRESENTERS
Ann Horne and Clare Seth are CoramBAAF’s Kinship Consultants. They have both worked in local authorities as social workers and managers, with experience in kinship care, fostering and adoption between them.
WHO'S IT FOR?
The Breakfast Briefing is particularly relevant to social workers new to this area, children’s social workers and colleagues working in health, education, housing and other partner agencies. This is an open access and free event. You do not need to be a member of CoramBAAF to attend. Please share the link widely.
For social workers, reflection on this session may contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).
FEES
OPEN TO ALL
Places on this event are limited, so early booking is recommended.
CONTACT
Telephone: 0207 520 7520 / 0310
Email: events@corambaaf.org.uk