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

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