Become a special guardian for a child you care for

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What is a special guardianship order?

Who can become a special guardian?

What are the advantages of a special guardianship order?

Decisions a special guardian can't take without the permission of the child’s birth parents

How is a special guardianship order different to a child arrangement order?

How is special guardianship different from adoption?

How are special guardianship orders made?

How do I become a special guardian?