Special Guardianship - Factsheet

Special Guardianship is an order made by the court that places a child or a young person to live with someone permanently and gives legal status for non parents who are or wish to care for that child or young person in a long term secure placement.

This factsheet is produced by the Coram Children’s Legal Centre.

The factsheet contains information on:

• What is Special Guardianship?
• What are the effects of a Special Guardianship Order?
• Who has Parental Responsibility?
• Alternatives to Special Guardianship
• The process involved when applying for Special Guardianship
• The kinds of support available for Special Guardians

Download the Coram Children's Legal Centre Special Guardianship Order Factsheet in related links.