Kinship care

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EG88 · 13/08/2025 22:23

If a LO is placed in kinship car, is it right that the carer has no funding entitlement because it is "an informal arrangement with SW." This is with a Scottish local authority for reference.

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Jellycatspyjamas · 14/08/2025 10:34

No, it being informal simply means that there’s no supervision order in place, so the placement is probably considered a Section 25 placement. That means the child is legally “looked after” on a non-compulsory basis sometimes referred to as voluntary. The carer should be entitled to financial support in line with national guidance. I’ve attached a Link for you.

New national allowance for foster and kinship carers

Important step in Keeping the Promise.

https://www.gov.scot/news/new-national-allowance-for-foster-and-kinship-carers/

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EG88 · 14/08/2025 23:02

Thank you!

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Jellycatspyjamas · 15/08/2025 16:59

You’re very welcome, if you’re still having problems feel free to give me a shout here or message me and I’ll help if I can.

Mariocatgran · 13/10/2025 11:21

Hi im in the middle of trying to get kinship well we dont even have a care plan yet thats on the 29th and we dont even know what that is my heads frazzled

LovesFood1987 · 23/10/2025 18:48

I don't know but the charity "kinship" have a helpline that may be able to assist?

All the best with everything

Mariocatgran · 22/11/2025 14:54

@EG88hi were on an interim 3 weeks then back to a panel and we've to get £50 a week and we're a Scottish council aswell hope things are good

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