This document summarizes the history and current state of kinship care in Scotland. It discusses how kinship care was recognized through lobbying efforts and government policies over the past decade. It notes that there are currently over 3,000 children in kinship care arrangements, representing 20% of looked after children. While most local councils now provide payments and services to support kinship carers, issues remain around family tensions, access to services, and supporting carers' employment and income needs. The document aims to improve non-financial support for kinship carers and their interaction with the UK benefits system.