Housing - kinship carer

[KR94]

Hello, just after some advice really.

I have been fostering my twin nephews for almost 4 years and when first placed with me i lived with my parent in a cramped two bedroom bungalow due to this i rushed to move out to a private landlord property close to their school for our new lives together. I am planning on applying for an SGO this year as the boys are with me for the long run. As the cost of living is rising so is my rent and im worried long term that there may come a point were the rent is to high or the landlord wants his property back sooner than hoped. I am thinking of applying for council housing for stability as i gave up my job two years ago to focus on the children especially as one has a neurodiverse disability however not sure of the process or if this is something social services can help me with? As one of the boys has a disability they do need separate rooms which they currently have at our private rented property however i no this can be an issue in council properties. If anyone has advice or experiance similar it would be great to hear x

[NotMaryWhitehouse]

No advice, but bumping for you OP.

[Zebracat]

Hi. I am also a kinship carer. If the boys were placed with you by Children's Services, they should be on hand to offer advice and practical help. I hope you are also receiving a fostering allowance. There is a fantastic charity called Kinship. Who will give you really detailed advice.
Most kinship carers get royally screwed by Childrens Services. They should be giving you every assistance, you are saving them about a bazillion pounds. Make sure you get legal advice re Special Guardianship.
l look after my great niece. She’s an absolute joy, but it’s been really hard, twins must be mind blowing. Well done you.