Statutory guidance
Kinship care: framework for local authorities
How local authorities should support children who are cared for by extended family, friends, or connected individuals.
Applies to England
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This statutory guidance is for local authorities and their staff.
It sets out:
- how local authorities should support children in kinship care and kinship carers
- the duties and expectations on local authorities in relation to kinship families
Updates to this page
Published 11 October 2024