FOI Request - Financial Assistance for Kinship Carers Legal Costs

Request 101003761339

Regarding the financial assistance provided to kinship carers for legal costs related to Kinship Care Orders within your local authority.

Specifically, I would like to know the following:

1. What financial assistance, if any, does your local authority provide to kinship carers to cover legal costs associated with applying for a Kinship Care Order?

2. What eligibility criteria must be met by kinship carers to access this financial support (e.g., income thresholds, means tests)?

3. How can kinship carers apply for financial assistance with legal costs?