- When support is available
- People looking after the child of an extended family member or friend may get a kinship care allowance from their local authority. Kinship care allowance can depend on the care arrangements, which can also affect entitlement to child benefit and universal credit
- More information
- See link below for further advice and support.
- Opening Hours
- Mon-Thurs, 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 9am-12noon
- Link
- https://cpag.org.uk/welfare-rights/benefits-scotland/more-info/kinship-care-factsheets
- Contact for assistance
- Contact Scottish Borders Council: Tel 0300 100 1800 for assistance