Kinship Carers are Grandparents, Great Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts, Siblings, other relatives and or family friends who step in to take care of a child who is unable to live with their parents. Kinship carers provide love and security for children who would otherwise not be cared for within the family.

Kinship care arrangements can sometimes occur at short notice and in challenging circumstances. The arrangement can be short term or permanent based on a decision made by the parents or Social Work.

Kinship families provide emotional security, stability, and a sense of identity. Kinship Care can reduce trauma by enabling children to keep in contact with their families and communities.