Our kinship local offer

Gateshead Council is committed to providing a package of support to meet the needs of kinship carers and the children in their care. 

Our Kinship Care Local Offer outlines the support we provide and advice on other support networks both locally and nationally. 

• One to one support (Support from Kinship Team Social Workers or Family Advocates)
• Peer support and focus groups
• Training workshops
• Legal advice (See our Kinship Care Policy (PDF, 664 KB) for more detail) 
• Social and school holiday activities
• Education support and advice 
• Housing advice and support
• Family time arrangements (See our Kinship Care Policy (PDF, 664 KB) for more detail) 
• Family network decision making meetings
• Family group conference and mediation services
• Opportunity to join our advisory boards
• Therapeutic support for the children (Trusting Hands - a multidisciplinary team of mental health practitioners)
• Financial advice
• Other useful resources for kinship carers