Helping children understand their story: Life story resources for kinship families Every child has a right to know their story — to understand where they come from and how they came to be where they are. For children in kinship care, that story can be complex, and it’s not always easy to know how to start the conversation. We’re here to help. This page offers practical, sensitive, and age-appropriate resources to support you in talking to children you care for about their life story. Understanding their own story helps children build a stronger sense of self, make sense of their emotions, and feel secure in their relationships. In kinship care, where stories are often layered and personal, your support in telling that story can be life changing. These tools are designed to help you approach life story work with confidence, whether you’re beginning early conversations or filling in the blanks later on. Getting started These resources can help guide you through the process of creating your child’s life story. We recommend starting with the first resource, Life story in kinship care, which explains more about the benefits of life story work for kinship families. The remaining resources can be downloaded and used to record specific details about your child’s life experiences. Life story in kinship care My life story My first home Memories from nursery and school My life with you Manage Cookie Preferences