Need help?

If you are the parent or relative of a child who is being looked after by foster carers and you would like to know more about KEEP, then please contact your child’s social worker in the first instance.

If you are a foster carer or family and friends network carer who wishes to find out more about the KEEP programme then please contact your fostering social worker. 

Many social workers, although not likely to be trained in KEEP, will be able to find out if there is a group in your area.  They can help you to get more information if your require it.

Independent advice and support is available for families who have children in care.

Organisations that may be able to offer help:

The Children's Legal Centre

Coram Children's Legal Centre provides free legal information, advice and representation to children, young people, their families, carers and professionals, as well as international consultancy on child law and children’s rights.

The Family Rights Group 

The Family Rights Group is a charity in England and Wales that advises families whose children are involved with or need children's services because of welfare needs or concerns. They promote policies and practices, including family group conferences, that help children to be raised safely and securely within their families, and campaign for effective support to assist family and friends carers, including grandparents who are raising children that cannot live at home.

The Who? Cares Trust 

The Who Cares? Trust is a voice and a champion for children and young people in the UK living in care. The Trust believes that every child in care should receive the support, encouragement and opportunities they need to enjoy their life and to achieve.