Hello @Mariocatgran I’ve just come across this thread, and wonder whether you got the correct advice for Scotland, or whether the child was originally in England which can make it harder to access Scottish kinship care allowance.
I got £50 weekly until I discovered the term “kinship care” and asked the social worker who confirmed that’s what I was. I learned about the allowances from a mum in the playground who had a KC friend.
You may have a local Kinship Carers support group who will have been through the process and can help. There is also Children First Supportline who can guide you through the process.
The Residence Order is granted by the Sheriff Court, so do you still have the family lawyer who represented you? He or she may clarify your situation for you.
I recently received a letter from Social Work stating that the Residence Order meant that the dgc were no longer “open” to the social work. There is an autism group near me, I think run by the council, and they may be more use than social work. Although if your assessment is still ongoing, SW should provide you with this information.
I hope things are going well for you and the child.