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

This group is led by kinship carers and open to all kinship carers in Chichester and the surrounding area. The group gives kinship carers a chance to meet and get to know other kinship carers in Chichester and the surrounding areas. It is also an opportunity for kinship carers to talk to people who understand.

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers in Hereford and the surrounding area. The group provides a safe and supportive space for kinship carers to talk openly and gain support. We are looking for a volunteer to lead this group. If you’re interested in learning more, please speak to Lisa.

This group is run by special guardians but supported and hosted by the local authority. It is open to special guardians in Luton. They organise informal monthly get-togethers for special guardians/special guardianship order (SGO) holders in Luton. It is a chance to have a coffee and a chat, and support one another.

This coffee morning is organised by social workers in Northumberland Kinship Team and is open to all kinship carers in Northumberland. The coffee morning is an opportunity to meet other kinship carers in your area, come together to chat and share your experience and advice over coffee.

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. Their group gives kinship carers a chance to meet and chat with other carers over a nice cuppa! The group is led by kinship carer Susan with the support of a Kinship volunteer coordinator.

This group is led by the local authority and is open to all kinship carers in Cumbria. They run informal coffee mornings for kinship carers to meet other carers in similar situations to themselves for friendship, advice and support. These alternate between Kendal and Carlisle but they are also looking at other areas of Cumbria to run the coffee mornings.

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.

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 a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer themselves. The group is open to all kinship carers in Killingworth and the surrounding areas. The group is a space for kinship carers to meet and empower each other. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available.

This group is led by kinship carers and is open to all kinship carers and Special Guardians in Leicestershire. Our group is a space for kinship carers and special guardians to meet together to share experiences and support each other.

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

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.

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

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 Family Support Group, a registered charity run by kinship carers. The group is open to all kinship carers and foster carers (kinship or otherwise) in Frimley and the surrounding areas. Through the support groups, kinship carers and foster carers (kinship or otherwise) can feel listened to, get local advice, and realise that they are not alone. Visit their website for more information about Family Support Group.

Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers in the Midlands.

Chill and Chat aims to do what it says – to give kinship carers a space to relax and chat to other carers who have shared experiences.

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer themselves. The group is open to all kinship carers and special guardians in Bedfordshire. This group brings kinship carers and special guardians together to have a chat. It is an online group, that uses the platform Zoom. It is led by special guardian, Amanda.

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer themselves. The group is open to all kinship carers in Whitehaven and the surrounding area. The group is a chance to meet other local kinship carers; to have a coffee and chat and to give or receive support as needed.

This group is led by Kinship staff and the local authority and is open to all kinship carers from Notts City and Nottinghamshire.