Trust is the foundation for a kinship peer support group. It allows everyone to relax into a space surrounded by others who truly understand.
Peer support group library
Are you thinking about setting up a peer support group for kinship carers? Maybe you already run a group but you’d like a bit more support? The resources and information in our library will help you, whatever your situation.
Join the Kinship Group Network
At Kinship we’ve been supporting kinship carers to set up their own peer groups for over 10 years.
Here we share our knowledge and practical tips on setting up and running a kinship peer support group. You should be able to dip into this library and find checklists, films and other resources to help you set your group up, or tips for things that might come up as you go. We’ll keep adding more sections.
More importantly you’ll also hear directly from other kinship carers and their experiences.
If you’re based in England and would like more support to set up your group, then we can help. Find out more in Section 1.
If you’re running a group already or thinking about starting one, you can join our Kinship Group Network. A space where group leaders, or those thinking about starting a group, can get the support they need, ask questions, and meet other group leaders to share tips and experiences.
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In this section we’ll explore practical tools and resources to help you run your group. Kinship carers will now be coming together regularly because you created the space.
A group agreement can be a great tool to bring your group together, creating shared values and building trust.
Getting conversation flowing between group members can be hard sometimes. You want to offer somewhere members can feel comfortable sharing. This section shares some tips and tools to help you create the right environment.
As a group leader, you are starting a group to bring kinship carers together. It’s important that everyone attending has choice and control with how they take part in the group.