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This group is led by Kinship staff through our Kinship Connected service, and is open to all kinship carers in the Leeds area.

This group is led by kinship carers and is open to all grandparents who are kinship carers in Leeds and the surrounding area. This group is a space for grandparents, who are raising their grandchildren to share experiences and get information from other kinship carers.

This group is organised by Health for All and is open to all kinship carers in the Leeds area. They offer peer support to kinship carers and special guardians.

Free support group led by the local authority for children and young people growing up in kinship care, as well as their carers, in Kirklees.

This group is led by a kinship carer and supported by a Kinship volunteer coordinator. The group is open to all kinship carers in the Shipley area. They are a diverse group with experience and knowledge of different kinships, such as kinship foster care and special guardianship. The group is led by James who is a kinship carer.

This group is led by Kinship staff through our Kinship Connected service, and is open to all kinship carers in the Halifax area. This group aims to build a community of kinship carers who can offer peer support to each other. It is situated inside the cafe at Shibden Park. On summer days we often go for a wander around too.

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer and is for any kinship carer, including those starting their journey. Meetings offer kinship carers the opportunity to talk to others facing similar challenges and a chance to support one another.

This group is led by Kinship volunteers who are kinship carers themselves. The group is open to all kinship carers in Harrogate, Knaresborough and the surrounding areas. They provide a safe and confidential space for kinship carers to share and discuss their experience of being a kinship carer. This support group is run jointly by Angela Webber and Aileen Morris.

This group is led by kinship carers and supported by Kinship staff. The group is open to all kinship carers in the Keighley area.

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is also a kinship carer. The group is open to all kinship carers over the age of 18 in the Barnsley area.

Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers from North Lincolnshire to Sheffield and across to Hull.

This group is led by kinship carers and supported by a Kinship volunteer coordinator. The group is open to all kinship carers in Doncaster and the surrounding areas, regardless of what legal order or private arrangement you may have. It is a great opportunity to meet other kinship carers in the Doncaster area to share stories and experiences.

This group is led by Home-Start in East Lancashire and is open to all kinship carers in Pendle and Ribble Valley. We support kinship carers in a group setting by offering advice and support, signposting when needed and building friendships. We also get professionals in to advise and support the group.

This group is led by Kinship volunteers who are kinship carers. The group is open to all kinship carers in Sheffield. They support kinship carers in Sheffield by sharing and gathering information, and seeking outside advice as needed. They discuss common issues e.g. education, contact, finance and help members with specific needs.

This group is led by kinship carers and supported by a Kinship volunteer coordinator. The group is open to all kinship carers and special guardians in Chesterfield and the surrounding area. The group gives kinship carers and special guardians a safe, friendly space to come together to chat, get support, share experiences, and make connections. The group is run by Andrew and Janet who are kinship carers.

This online group is for kinship carers in East Lancashire to come together and share experiences and peer support.

This group is led by Hetty's and is open to all kinship carers and potential kinship carers in Bassetlaw. The group connects local kinship carers in a warm and friendly environment without judgement. It is an opportunity for kinship carers to share their views and experiences, and discuss issues around kinship care. They also have opportunities to join National campaigns & initiatives.

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer. The group is open to all kinship carers in Hull and the surrounding area. They are establishing the group for kinship carers to come along, have a chat over a tea or coffee and support each other. There is also a WhatsApp group you can join by emailing using the details below. As they are in the early stages of development, they would like more members to join them and help them develop the group.

This group is led by a kinship carer and supported by a Kinship volunteer coordinator. The group is open to all kinship carers and those thinking about becoming a kinship carer in Preston and the surrounding areas. There is currently a WhatsApp group, with the potential for in-person meets if people are interested.

This group is led by Hetty's and is open to all kinship carers and potential kinship carers in Mansfield. The group connects local kinship carers in a warm and friendly environment without judgement. It is an opportunity for kinship carers to share their views and experiences, and discuss issues around kinship care. They also have opportunities to join National campaigns & initiatives.

This group is led by Embrace Wigan and Leigh, a charity who support disabled people and their families. It is open to all special guardians and kinship carers in Wigan. This group is a chance for carers to share information, meet others, feel less isolated and provide practical and emotional support for each other.