Kinship care
How we support you
We pay Kinship Care Allowances on par with Foster Care Allowances, less Child Benefit. We also provide consultation, support, learning and development opportunities for kinship carers in our area.
For further advice or information on kinship care please contact:
- Parentline (Children 1st) on 08000 28 22 33.
- Citizens Advice Bureau Kinship Care Helpline on 0808 800 0006.
- Mentor on 0131 334 8512.
You can also contact the Family Centred Care Team on 0131 270 5678.
Kinship Carers are provided with the following allowances:
| Age Band | Weekly | Fortnightly |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 4 | £168.31 | £336.62 |
| 5 to 10 | £195.81 | £391.62 |
| 11 to 13 | £195.81 | £391.62 |
| 14 to 15 | £195.81 | £391.62 |
| 16+ | £268.41 | £536.82 |
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