Support for Kinship Carers in Bolton
Bolton is proud to be part of the national Kinship Zones Pilot - a three and a half year programme designed to transform the way we support the incredible people who step up for children when their parents cannot.
If you're caring for a grandchild, niece, nephew, younger sibling, or a child connected to your family or community, you might be a kinship carer—and you may be entitled to additional support.
What is the Kinship Zones Pilot?
This exciting, government-funded pilot is exploring new and improved ways to support kinship families, including:
- Better access to financial support
- Specialist advice, guidance, and tailored services
- Opportunities to share your experience to help shape future national policy
Who’s Eligible?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are caring for a child who cannot live with their parents
- Live in Bolton or currently receive financial support from Bolton
- Have a Special Guardianship Order (SGO) or Child Arrangements Order (lives-with) / Residence Order
Why Get in Touch?
By registering your interest, you can:
- Discover what financial help you may be entitled to
- Access specialist, kinship-focused advice and guidance
- Be considered for additional support through the pilot
- Help shape better services for kinship families across the country
Register Your Interest
Please complete our short support form if you meet the criteria and would like to explore what help may be available.
Prefer to Speak to Someone?
We're here to help.
Phone: 01204 333456
Email: kinshipcareteam@bolton.gov.uk
You’re not alone. Support is available—and we’re here to walk this journey with you.