The recommendations include: recognition that support needs for carers of non-looked after children are often the same as when the children are looked after; improved respite
care; improved practical and emotional support, including counselling, for carers and children; assistance with maintaining or
establishing support groups; training for practitioners working with
kinship carers; access to clear and easy information and independent advice; and no barriers to
family and friends
care if it is in the best interests of the child.