Published Date: Jun 18th, 2025
Over 450 Fife kinship carers and their families braved the elements and enjoyed Fife Council Kinship Team's Burntisland fun day.
With a large marquee to keep everyone dry and waterproofs and wellies for outdoors, neither rain nor wind stopped the festivities at this year's fun day, which also marked the Kinship Team's 10th anniversary in 2025.
Children and grown ups alike enjoyed face painting, balloon modelling, walking with llamas, dancing, music, football, and refreshments.
The event was also attended by Fife Council Chief Executive Ken Gourlay and Fife Council leader David Ross, who both thanked our kinship carers for their dedication, care and commitment to the children in their care.
Debbie Adamson, Family Based Care Service Manager, said: “Events like these hosted by our incredible Kinship Team for our local kinship carers and children allow the carers and their families to connect, come together and have fun. There is a real sense of family and community and these events are always well supported and attended by our kinship carers.”
Emma King, Fife Council Kinship Team Manager commented: "The sun didn’t quite make it out on Saturday, but that did not stop us from having a brilliant time celebrating kinship care. Our Kinship Team has been supporting our carers and their families for 10 years, so this year's celebrations were particularly close to our hearts. If you or someone you know cares for a child related to them, get in touch with us as we can help you get the support you need."
All Fife kinship carers can access a range of Kinship Care Groups where carers can discuss issues affecting them and their own experiences with other local carers. Please contact Fife Kinship Team for information of times and venues of current groups running in your area.
Find more information about Kinship Care on Fostering, adoption and kinship care | Fife Council or by calling 01592 583554 for further enquiries.
You can also listen to some of our carers talk about what kinship care is like in a powerful deep dive conversation on The Fly Fifer Podcast this Wednesday, 18 June on YouTube.
