We have made it as easy as possible for eligible kinship carers to apply for this benefit and, by the end of this year, together with support provided through Best Start Foods and Best Start Grant – which kinship carers can also apply for – they will provide up to more than £10,000 of financial support for an eligible family by the time the first child turns 6. In addition, to assist with the cost of living crisis, the First Minister announced on 6 September a range of measures targeted at low-income families and individuals.