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Participation and Engagement

Information and contact details for VSK’s Participation and Engagement Team can be found here..

Kent Fostering Service

Information about Kent’s Fostering Service and useful information for carers can be found here..

What is Private Fostering?

A private fostering arrangement occurs when a child under 16 (or 18 if the child is disabled) is cared for and lives with an adult who is not a relative for 28 days or more..

Savings Accounts for Children in Care

Every Child in Care should have a savings account and two options are currently available..

Information for Carers looking after 15 to 18 year olds

Useful information around transition to Post16 and the options available..

Independent Reviewing Officers

All children taken into care will be given an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) whose job is to make sure that the care plan meets the child’s needs and that we are doing everything we should as the Corporate Parent..

What is good and effective Corporate Parenting?

Find out about the role and responsibilities of Kent’s Corporate Parenting Panel..

Online Learning for Children in Care

Here you will find details of the online learning resources available help your child..