Closing Date: 21 February 2026 

Scottish Government is looking for insights on their working draft vision for kinship care.  

This working draft has been informed by engagement with stakeholders, including feedback from kinship carers through direct discussions and their representatives. 

Kinship carers often step in at short notice to provide safe, loving homes for children, when they cannot stay with their parents. A kinship carer could be a relative, close family friend, godparent, or guardian with an established relationship. Their commitment is extraordinary, but they face challenges, including financial pressures and navigating complex systems. Current arrangements can vary across Scotland, and many carers tell us they experience barriers in accessing consistent support. This vision aims to address those challenges by setting a clearer national direction.  

The consultation is open to everyone, but they especially hope to hear from kinship carers (past and present) and people with experience of kinship care in any form.