Peer networks and helpful support
Independent virtual support for kinship families
It is important that kinship families have access to independent support, advice, and guidance. We have recently commissioned Kinship Reach provided by Kinship – for independent one-to-one remote support around issues such as emotional distress, children’s behaviour, housing or family relationships. Please contact the Kinship Support Service to discuss a referral.
External support for kinship families
Please note that Nottinghamshire County Council does not necessarily endorse the organisations listed and are not responsible for the content of any external websites.
- Kinship - A leading national kinship charity providing information, support, and guidance on kinship arrangements
- Family Rights Group - A national charity that advises parents, grandparents, relatives and friends about their rights and options
- Hetty’s Charity - Specialist kinship support packages and peer groups for Nottinghamshire families with experience of addiction
- Peer-to-Peer Support Service - A new peer-to-peer support service for all kinship carers in England, funded by the Department for Education and led by Kinship charity.
- Someone Like Me - A volunteer delivered telephone peer support service offered by Kinship charity.
- Adoption East Midlands - Derby, Nottingham, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire local authority partnership to ensure better outcomes for children waiting for adoption
- Foster for Nottinghamshire - Nottinghamshire County Councils fostering service, including services for family and friends foster carers.
For a comprehensive list of organisations that support fostering, adoption, and kinship, please explore Family Rights Group – Useful Links.
Please note, if you have an urgent safeguarding concern this must be referred to Nottinghamshire County Council’s Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub. If a child is in immediate risk of danger of harm, please call the emergency services on 999.
