Kelsey RobynApr 9, 20183 min10 things to expect when You're a kinship carerWhat we do is in the name, but in truth there are many things that we have to go through that others wouldn’t know. As every case is different depending on t...
Enza Smith MBEOct 4, 20192 minFunding a carers viewMost people have heard of foster Carers and adoption, but not many of heard of the unsung heroes that are sandwiched between these two-Kinship Carers! I see ...
Enza Smith MBEOct 3, 20192 minWhy did the lady take me away, I want to live with GranSchool was harder than usual today, I felt uneasy and more on guard than normal. My stomach was doing somersaults, but it wasn’t from the ravaging hunger tha...
Enza Smith MBEOct 3, 20192 minKinship Children are Slipping Through the NetDuring my teaching assistant career, I have had the pleasure of taking many intervention groups, one of them being looked after children(LAC). It wasn’t unti...
Enza Smith MBEOct 3, 20192 minMy dear child..We shared the same genetic pool the day you were conceived, sadly the people chosen to be your parents were unable to take care of you the way they should. I...
Enza Smith MBEOct 3, 20191 minA great job opportunity awaits for the right candidateCan you give up many years of your life when your life’s dreams are in reach? Can you cancel your ‘you’ time until further notice? Can you stay calm in the m...
Enza Smith MBEOct 3, 20197 minThe fight to keep my family togethery name is Jane my wish is that every child should have the opportunity be placed with Family or Friend carers in the first instance who know them and love th...
Enza Smith MBEOct 3, 20193 minFace in the crowd by FranI was once just a face in the crowd, keeping life ticking over, running the house and supervising the children from infancy through to adulthood, helping the...
Enza Smith MBEOct 3, 20193 minHow Kinship Carers UK helped me “Sometimes I miss the life I should be having, being able to go out with friends whenever I want to, having cash to spend, being able to go on cheap holidays...
Enza Smith MBEOct 3, 20192 minHow Kinship Carers UK helped meMy name is Nicola and I stumbled across Kinship Carers UK three years into my journey as a kinship carer, I had tried various places for support, working ful...
Enza Smith MBESep 16, 20193 minMy story On behalf of a Wonderful Lady who we are supporting who wants to share her story ... My story is a long one so please bear with me & I will try not to miss a...
Enza Smith MBESep 16, 20191 minKinship Carers VoicesKinship Carers UK have given me my voice back, I was on my knees as I'm sure we've all felt like pulling our hair out. Kinship is not for the faint hearted a...
Enza Smith MBEOct 11, 20184 minOur lives turned upside down But it’s all worth itIn March 2015 my partner’s 2 ½ year old grandson was taken into hospital due to a suspicious injury. The mother was when subject to bail conditions. The Loca...
Enza Smith MBESep 17, 20181 minWhat would you like to see on our posts?Welcome to our new blog page, what topics would you like to discuss?
Kelsey RobynMay 28, 20182 minHow the local authority could help Kinship carers in 5 simple steps:Some posts should just be short and sweet. Like this one! Kinship carers can often be left scratching their heads at some of the aspects and procedures invol...
Kelsey RobynMay 25, 20185 minIs all publicity good publicity?Note: Please feel free to like the post, comment share and join this blog! The more comments the more ideas I have for future posts that may be helpful! Hope...
Kelsey RobynApr 25, 20184 minHow becoming a kinship carer can teach acceptanceBecoming a kinship carer can often strain our relationships with family who at one point we would of considered ourselves close to. In this position we find ...
Kelsey RobynApr 15, 20186 min10 tips for supporting a child suffering from abandonment I don't really have to say this, a child suffering from a loss of a parent or both can lead to a child feeling abandoned. This can be difficult for children ...
Enza Smith MBEApr 10, 20182 minChoosing the right solicitor Here are some ideas you may want to consider The first thing to check is that the solicitor has experience of family law. You want to make sure you will be w...
Kelsey RobynMar 6, 20183 minThe hidden fury of kinship care Why finance matters Child poverty is a growing problem in the UK. Shocking considering the UK is the 5th largest economy in the world. In 2015-2016 it was es...
