Whether representatives of kinship carers will be invited to the seminar on kinship care to be carried out in conjunction with the Associat…

The purpose of the seminar organised jointly with the Association of Directors of Social Work is to bring together the Directors of Children''s Services to consider what our shared priorities should be in ensuring that all looked after children, young people, care leavers and the people who look after them get the support they need.
I recognise, however, the acute and pressing needs of kinship carers, especially in the context of current economic conditions. I am therefore also planning to bring together key decision-makers and elected members from across local government and the kinship sector to explore the key issues and barriers faced in providing support to kinship carers. Kinship carers will be involved in this meeting.