Kinship carers - family members or friends - are less likely to have afamily placement officer or be able to access training or foster caresupport, it said. They are also more likely to receive little or nosocial work support than unrelated foster carers.
The report, produced by the University of Bristol's School of PolicyStudies and funded by the Department for Education and Skills, stressedthat most kinship carers provided "excellent care", but emphasised theyneeded more help and support.
Raina Sheridan, deputy chief executive of the Fostering Network, said:"Where family and friends are looking after children, it is essentialthat they are supported in the same ways that other foster carers are."
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