Special guardians

Female carer with teenager hanging clothes on a washing line in the back garden

What special guardianship is

Dad and daughter holding coins in their hands

Allowances and benefits

Two people sitting opposite each other at a desk with one giving advice

Your rights as a special guardian

Schoolchildren smiling at desks in a classroom

Education support

Grandmother with her granddaughter while she is doing homework

Become a special guardian

Older carers with a boy helping him do homework

Support and resources

Contact us

Special guardians and child arrangements orders

Email: special.guardianship@bristol.gov.uk
Phone: 0117 357 6319

 

Kinship foster carers

Email: fostering@bristol.gov.uk
Phone: 0117 353 4196

 

Private foster carers

Phone: 0117 903 6444