Understanding the effects of drug and alcohol misuse on kinship families

This workshop is open to all kinship carers living in England whose families have been affected by drug and/or alcohol misuse, or who want to learn where to get support around this topic.

The workshop covers alcohol and substance misuse and abuse, as well as what the impact of this behaviour can be, and how to support the child/ren you’re caring for who might be affected.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

• understand how drug and alcohol misuse directly and indirectly impacts family life and child wellbeing
• identify potential safeguarding risks of drug and alcohol users to children, and how to keep them (and other family members) safe
• consider practical strategies to employ when encountering drug and alcohol misuse and related issues like neglect, contact issues
• understand child experiences, including the impact of parental substance misuse
• find and explore further information and support

After the workshop you will receive information and the presentation slides by email, along with a feedback survey.

Time: 7PM - 9PM