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Kinship care

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Aims and outcomesBuild resilience and improve family relationships

Outcome 1

Kinship carers have improved parenting and communication skills which lead to better or more stable family relationships

Outcome 2

Kinship carers have improved access to support and assistance which empowers them and their family to address their sense of isolation.

Families Together

Kinship carer’s family

Independence Better informed

Increase confidence Feel empowered

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Social workTraining

School

Family activities

Residentials

Local Support agencies

Support groups / peer support

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