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What National Support is Available to Kinship Carers?

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Kinship – Supporting Kinship Carers Across England and Wales


Kinship is the leading charity for kinship care. We know life as a kinship carer can feel isolating and overwhelming, with legal, financial, and emotional challenges that are hard to navigate without the right support.

Here’s how Kinship can help:


  • Connect with other kinship carers – join a Kinship Roadshow for a day of learning and support. Meeting others who understand your journey can make a huge difference.
  • Take part in free workshops – available online or face-to-face, covering advice, training, and practical guidance
  • Enjoy unlimited access – all events are completely free, and you can attend as many as you like.

To view all workshops and events, scan the QR code below or click here to visit the website.

Family Hub Room Bookings

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Leaving Care Local Offer for Care Leavers

Great Childhoods Ambition

Explore what’s possible for children, young people and families in Barnsley. 

Barnsley's Great Childhoods Ambition 

Barnsley Children's University

As part of our Great Childhoods Ambition, we've partnered up with the Children’s University Trust to launch the Barnsley Children’s University.

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Register a birth

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Armed Forces Families

Find valuable information and support for our Armed Forces community and families at Armed Forces Barnsley.

Be part of something BIG

Working with small children is a big deal.

It’s a job that makes a difference by helping to give children the best start in life.

Find a job in childcare

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Neighbouring Family Hubs

If you live outside the Barnsley area, contact your local Family Hub, or Children's Services for details about programs available in your community.