Parenting Special Children - Kinship Carers Support Group

Kinship carers are family members or friends who end up looking after a child because their parents aren’t able to care for them due to any reason, for example bereavement, imprisonment, ill health, drug or alcohol misuse etc. 

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The support group aims to: 

  • Provide a safe and supportive environment to share experiences and explore the unique challenges faced by Kinship Carers
  • Establish support/social networks for Kinship Carers
  • Learn from visiting guest speakers about relevant topics and matters of shared interest.

The support group runs alongside the Let’s Get Creative sessions for kinship children. Kinship carers are welcome to attend the sessions without a child attending Let’s Get Creative. Please book a carer ticket on the Let’s Get Creative event - https://www.parentingspecialchildren.co.uk/courses/lets-get-creative/

Who to contact

Contact Name
Charlie Taylor
Contact Position
Helpline Service Manager
Telephone
0118 9863532 0118 9863532
E-mail
admin@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk
Website
http://www.parentingspecialchildren.co.uk/support-we-offer/looked-adopted-children-laac/
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Parent Organisation
Parenting Special Children

Where to go

Address
Arcade, 11
Glebe Road
Reading
Postcode
RG2 7AG
Directions to RG2 7AG

Time / Date Details

Time of day
Morning
Session Information
10.00am - 12:00pm (Refreshments provided)

Costs

Details
Free for Berkshire carers.

Availability

Referral required
No

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Disclaimer

This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Reading Services Guide, Reading Borough Council (RBC) and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. Information collected by Reading Service Guide; is used solely to implement and supply the Family Information Service (FIS), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer, Adults & Carers Support Group and Reading Youth.

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Family Information Service

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Adult & Carers Support

CSAAdvice.Signposting@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3747 0118 937 3747
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