Living with a family member: Unpacking Kinship Care – From Understanding to Action

Date/Time

29/10/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Who the course is for: this course is for those working with children and young people (in any capacity), and parents, carers, or those caring for children and young people.

About the course: Delivered by the MYA RAISE Team in partnership with Kinship Carers Liverpool ,  this bitesize session introduces kinship care, including what it is, how to recognise a kinship child, and why these arrangements happen. It explores the impact of trauma, ACEs, and lived experiences on the mental health of KinKids, alongside the challenges and strengths within kinship families. The session showcases an animation created in by Kinship Kids and focuses on the role professionals can play in identifying and supporting families, with practical guidance and signposting to support services.

Learning outcomes: 

  • Understand what kinship care is and its link to mental health outcomes,
  • Recognise the challenges faced by KinKids and their families,
  • Understand the importance of being ACE and trauma aware,
  • Identify and support kinship families, including promoting resilience and signposting to services.

 

Time length: 1 hour

Delivery method: Online via zoom

Delivered by: Rhiann Barrett (rhiannb@mya.org.uk)

 

PLEASE NOTE:

You will be sent an email from donotreply@mail.liverpoolcamhs.com confirming your booking status, so we recommend you add this email to your safe sender list and check your spam folder if you do not receive your email.

Certificates of attendance will only be issued to the lead event booker – not additional delegates made on the same booking. If you require a personal certificate, please ensure you proceed with your own individual booking. 

 

Please contact Rhiann (RhiannB@mya.org.uk ) if you have any questions about this course. 

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