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This group is run by the local authority and is open to all kinship carers in Lowestoft. The group is a relaxed, helpful and supportive group for special guardians and kinship carers. They encourage special guardians and kinship carers to talk about their experiences and struggles to help find a more positive outcome. They also provide opportunities to gain an understanding of the children’s presenting difficulties through training if needed.

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers and special guardians in Leicestershire. The group gives kinship carers and special guardians a safe friendly space to come together to chat, get support, share experiences, and make connections.

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers over 18 in Exeter and the surrounding area. Our group provides a friendly, supportive place to chat with other kinship carers over a cuppa.

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers over the age of 18 in the Bournemouth area.

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers in St Austell and the surrounding area. The group provides a friendly, supportive place to come and chat with other kinship carers over a cuppa.

This group is led by kinship carers and supported by Kinship staff. The group is open to all kinship carers and special guardians over 18 in Plymouth and the surrounding area. Our group provides a friendly and supportive place to come together over a cuppa with other kinship carers.

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 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.

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

This online group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer. The group is open to all kinship carers in Dudley and the surrounding area. Our group gives kinship carers a safe space to come together, get support, share experiences, and make connections.

This group is led by kinship carers and is open to special guardians in the Coventry area. Our peer support group is a space for special guardians to connect and support each other.

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers in the South Birmingham area. Our group provides a safe space for kinship carers to come together, get emotional support, share experiences, and make connections.

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. Join to meet other kinship carers in your local area and talk to people who understand.

This group is led by Trudie 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.

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's Kinship Assessment and Support Team (KAST) 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. No need to confirm attendance in advance, however if you wish to speak with a Social Worker before attending, please do not hesitate to use the contact information attached to this Coffee Morning 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 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.