This document discusses a national training, outreach and helpline service for kinship carers in Scotland called ParentLine Scotland. The service provides a helpline, advocacy, mediation and ongoing case management support for over 6000 kinship carers annually. It aims to help kinship carers find their voice and access the right support for issues like family relationships, legal concerns, stress and a child's safety. The service also conducts outreach, training, events and policy work to better support kinship carers and fill any gaps in existing resources and groups.

2. Helping kinship carers find their voice – a national training, outreach and helpline service