Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 33188

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Kinship Care

Tabled: 24 February 2025

Answered: 4 March 2025

Question

Chris Bloore

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether their Department offers (a) paid time off work and (b) other support to employees who become kinship carers.

Answer

Catherine West

The government defines kinship care as "any situation in which a child is being raised in the care of a friend or family member who is not their parent". The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) offers support to employees who bec...

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