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An analysis of the 2011 census (Wijedasa, 2017) found that sibling carers are more likely than grandparents and ‘other relatives to be raising two or more children in their household.
23%
of all children being raised in kinship care in England were being brought up by older siblings.
31%
of all children being raised in kinship care in Northern Ireland were being brought up by older siblings.
19%
of all children being raised in kinship care in Wales were being brought up by older siblings.
8%
of all children being raised in kinship care in Scotland were being brought up by older siblings.
Drawing on the stories of twelve sibling carers, as well as an internet survey and an international literature review, we made recommendations which aim to make sure that these undervalued carers and the children they are raising get the support they need.
Copies of this fascinating insight into the lives of sibling carers and the children they are raising are available from our on-line bookshop.
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