The Trades House of Glasgow
Kinship Care Initiative is designed to provide
opportunities to children being supported by their extended family,
to reach their full potential and become active citizens in the
City.
The Initiative aims to raise £3million between now and 2020 that
will be used to provide grants for young people to participate in
outdoor activities and educational programmes, that will build
their characters and enhance their job opportunities. Trades House,
whose membership includes a wealth of experience with deprived
groups in Glasgow, will work with those already providing essential
support and ensure that the funds raised are utilised effectively.
Members will be there to provide mentoring and employment
advice.
What is kinship care and what are the key challenges?
Kinship care involves children being
looked after by grandparents, aunts, uncles, extended family and
friends full time, because their parents, for various reasons,
are unable to carry out this role. Children in Kinship Care present
many problems, due to the chaotic upbringing throughout their
formative years. Through no fault of their own, they become the
most vulnerable children in society with a very low self
esteem.
What is difference will the initiative
make?
In Glasgow, over 2000 children are currently being looked after by
Kinship Carers. Children and young people in Kinship care
placements often miss out on experiences that other children take
for granted.
The outdoor resource centre and staff are all highly qualified
to deliver a wide range of activities which include, canoeing,
kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, white water rafting and
coastal sailing. These experiences can promote specific learning
outcomes, such as problem solving or improved resilience. £20,000
will enable 32 young people an opportunity to take part in this
scheme.
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Find out more
You can find out the latest news on the Kinship Care Initiative by
using the contact details below.
Katrina Tilston
0141 553 1605
