Foster and kinship care

About foster care

Information about foster care including what it is, types of foster care and children who need foster care.

Become a foster or kinship carer

• Who can foster a child
• Why become a foster or kinship carer
• How to become a foster carer
• How to become a kinship carer

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Information for existing foster and kinship carers

• Rights and responsibilities
• When a child comes into your care
• Kinship care
• Everyday caring

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Young people in care

• Family group meetings
• Case plans
• Education support plans
• Child Health Passports

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Foster and Kinship Carer Week

• About the week
• A day in the life of Karyn
• A day in the life of Sandra
• A day in the life of Justin

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