Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 39489

Kinship Care: Finance

Tabled: 19 March 2025

Answered: 28 March 2025

Question

Helen Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, which local authority areas have been selected to take part in the kinship allowance trial scheme.

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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