Ten Top Tips for Supporting Kinship Placements

Kinship care is emerging as a fast-growing alternative to other forms of substitute care. How can social workers adjust their approach to kinship care? Can assessments be made to meet different needs? How can workers enable kinship carers to explore all options open to them? This guide looks at some fundamental positive steps workers can take to ensure that kinship care is as successful as possible for the children and carers involved.