Kinship Care Allowance - Family support directory

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