Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 39487

Kinship Care: Finance

Tabled: 19 March 2025

Answered: 28 March 2025

Named Day

Question

Helen Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what her planned timetable is for launching the kinship allowance trial scheme; and if she will make a statement.

Answer

Janet Daby

The government recognises the important role that kinship carers play in caring for some of the most vulnerable children.In October 2024, we announced a £40 million package to trial a kinship allowance in up to ten local authorities. The pilot will provid...

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