Thank you for stepping into the vital role of caring for a child or young person within your extended family or community. When children are unable to remain with their parents, kinship care provides an essential sense of belonging and continuity, helping them stay connected to their family, culture, and identity. Kin carers play a unique and irreplaceable role in providing this stability and connection.
Kinship and relative care can be deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to influence a child’s future in profound and lasting ways. At the same time, it brings unique challenges that require understanding, resilience, and support.
This course is designed to equip kinship carers with practical knowledge and strategies to navigate challenges with confidence, while strengthening their ability to provide safe, nurturing, and connected care.
By the end of this course, carers will be able to:
- Understand the unique role and responsibilities of kinship care
- Recognise both the rewards and challenges of kinship and relative care
- Strengthen children’s sense of belonging and identity within their family network
- Apply strategies to navigate challenging situations with confidence
- Build resilience and seek support when needed
