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This group is led by kinship carers and is open to kinship carers in Haringey and neighbouring boroughs. If you are a grandparent, aunt or uncle, sibling or friend raising a child when parents can’t, then you’re a kinship carer and we are here for you. They offer peer support and an opportunity to connect, build meaningful relationships, and meet local kinship carers on a similar journey.

This group is led by Families in Harmony, an organisation run by kinship carers. The group is open to kinship carers of African, Caribbean or Black Mixed Heritage in North London, West London and Essex. We also welcome kinship carers who are non-black, but caring for a Black or Black mixed heritage kinship child. We offer peer support through cultural food/activities/celebrations, advocacy and therapeutic parenting training.

This group is led by Kinship staff and is open to all kinship carers in Islington. The group is a safe space for kinship carers to get together and talk to other carers. We give one to one support to carers who are having issues around kinship care.

This group is led by kinship carers. The group is open to all kinship carers in Watford. We also welcome kinship carers from outside Watford. Our group is an opportunity to connect with other kinship carers and receive support.

Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers across London.

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer themselves. The group is open to all kinship carers in South West London. Kinship carers across London are also welcome to join the group.

Meet other kinship carers to talk about the importance of racial identity, culture and heritage.

Meet other kinship carers whose lives are affected by someone’s drug or alcohol misuse.

This is a space for kinship carers who have experienced a feeling of loss for the life they left behind.

This is a space for kinship carers who have experienced bereavement.

Meet other kinship carers who are also looking after teenagers.

Come along to meet other kinship carers looking after pre-school and primary aged children.

An hour to come along to meet with other kinship carers who are looking after children on their own.

Come along to meet with other kinship carers looking after their nieces and nephews.

A space for male kinship carers to come together each month.

An hour to come along to meet with other kinship carers as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Share your experiences and chat with other older grandparents who are looking after kinship children.

This group is led by the local authority and is open to special guardians (post order) in West Essex. They provide a supportive environment for special guardians (post order) where the pleasures and challenges of special guardianship are understood. The group offers a chance to benefit from peer support and meet and get to know other special guardians with similar experiences in your area.

A cooking club for kinship carers run by Kinship Hub in South London.

A group run by Families in Harmony open to kinship carers of African, Caribbean or Black Mixed Heritage in South London, Kent and Surrey

The group is led by kinship carers and is open to all kinship carers in Luton. Kinship carers outside of Luton are also welcome to attend. This group brings kinship carers together to have a chat and a cuppa.