Category: Kinship Care
Huddersfield Family Lawyer Shortlisted for Prestigious Award
Nigel Priestley, Senior Partner at Ridley & Hall, has been shortlisted for the Jordan’s Award of Family Law Partner of […]
Lancashire Foster Carer Wins Bitter Adoption Battle
A Heysham foster carer is celebrating her adoption of a foster child after a long battle with Lancashire County Council. […]
Derby City Council Pay Struggling Grandfather £16,500 in Back Dated Payments
A grandfather from Derby has won a substantial amount of back dated monies from his local council after caring for […]
Dispelling the Myth of ‘Private Arrangements’
It’s the phone call that every grandparent dreads. “Your daughter can’t look after your grandson. She’s in no fit state […]
Stoke Gran Wins Battle with Council
A grandmother who has been caring for her grandson since May 2014 without any financial support has finally won her […]
The Challenge of Violent Adopted Children and Adoption Breakdown and Care Courts
Nigel Priestley writes about the challenges faced by adoptive parents, especially concerning violent adopted children. The Today programme recently reported […]
Chesterfield Carer Settles Court Challenge with Derbyshire County Council
A Chesterfield family and friends carer has settled a court challenge against Derbyshire County Council at the door of the […]
New year, new start, new life! A remarkable story of Kinship Carers commitment!
Jada Louise is a beautiful child. She’s nearly two. 2015 has so many opportunities for her as she starts her […]
Huddersfield Woman Stacey Lawson and Partner Win Custody Battle from Other Side of World
The Huddersfield Daily Examiner news article
Court Settlement to Support Twice Winning Kinship Carer
A court action brought on behalf of two children, aged 4 and 8, has been successfully settled against troubled Rotherham. […]
