Killie Kin Care East Ayrshire, a peer support group, convenes every Thursday from 11am to 1pm at 31A Titchfield Street in Kilmarnock. The group extends a warm welcome and provides support to kinship carers residing in East Ayrshire.
Kinship care involves family or friends stepping in to raise a child when they cannot live with their parents, driven by love to ensure the child's safety and connection to their family. While a rewarding journey, it can also be lonely, overwhelming, and exhausting. Killie Kin Care East Ayrshire offers a listening ear, advice, and support in a relaxed environment over coffee or tea.
“"Everyone is welcome to join our group, whether you're new to kinship or have been doing this for years. You belong here and we'd love to see you."
During a recent meeting, the group visited SL33 to learn about the services and support available for the children and young people in their care. Skills and Learning (SL) collaborates with school senior leaders, pupil support colleagues, employers, various Council services, and local training providers to enhance essential work skills for young people, including workplace learning, communication, creativity, innovation, enterprise, and teamwork.
The visit was described as a great introduction to SL33 and marked the beginning of strong partnership working.
