Kinship Care Policy

April 7, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

... to update the former 'Family and Friends Policy' and meet new statutory guidance, the Cabinet approved the Barnet Kinship Care Offer 2025-2029, which aims to provide clarity and increased support to kinship carers, particularly through financial allowances and peer support, with the EqIA concluding a positive or neutral impact on all carers regardless of personal characteristics.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Monday 7th April, 2025 7.00 pm on April 7, 2025

Supporting Documents

EqIA--Barnet Kinship Care Offer - signed.pdf
Barnet Kinship Care Offer-Cleared.pdf
Kinship Care Cover Report- Cleared.pdf
Addendum - Item 14 - Kinship Care Policy.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date7 Apr 2025
Effective from17 Apr 2025
Expected date7 Apr 2025
Originally due7 Apr 2025
Subject to call-inYes