This episode highlights the importance of *kinship families* and the *community support* they provide. Hear insights and *lived experience* from individuals involved in **social care**, emphasizing the critical role of **support services**. This conversation sheds light on the challenges and rewards of kinship care. Support for Kinship Carers | Podcast with Fife Council's Kinship Care Team In this special episode, James aka The Fly Fifer sits down with Emma King and Louise Lamont from Fife Council's Kinship Care Team to talk about the vital support available for kinship carers in Fife. If you're a kinship carer—looking after a child of a family member or friend—this chat highlights the resources, peer groups, and advice services you can access locally. From emotional support to practical guidance and training, find out how Fife Council is helping kinship carers thrive. 📍 Local Kinship Support Groups Across Fife: • Ballingry: Benarty Community Centre – Monthly, Wed 10–11:30am • Cowdenbeath: Maxwell Community Centre – Every 2nd Wed 10–11:30am • Cupar: St John’s Church – Weekly, Tue 10–11:30am • Dunfermline: Broomhead Community Flat – Weekly, Thu 10–11:30am • Glenrothes: St Luke’s Church – Weekly, Wed 10–11:30am • Kirkcaldy: Linton Lane Centre – Weekly, Tue 12:30–2pm • Methil: Wellesley Parish Church – Weekly, Wed 10–11:30am 📞 Need Support? Fife Council Kinship Team: 📱 01592 583554 📧 [email protected] KCASS (Kinship Care Advice Service for Scotland): 📞 0800 800 0006 (Mon–Fri, 10am–2:30pm) 🌐 www.kinship.scot ⚠️ Emergency Contacts • Social Work (Day): 03451 551503 • Out of Hours: 03451 550099 👥 Peer Support Contacts • Ballingry / Cowdenbeath: Carol – 07818 403170 | Paul – 07818 403717 • Cupar: Jill – 07394 360928 • Dunfermline: Sam – 07849 619180 | Anne – 07860 220252 • | Trish – 07734 455432 • Methil: Tracey – 07411 174852 | Lynn – 07367 438036 🔗 Training Opportunities Available! Ask the Kinship Team about: ✔️ Kinship Carers Training Guide ✔️ Kinship Carers Training Programme