This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer themselves. The group is open to all kinship carers in Cheshire East. Our group is open to all kinship carers, including regulation 24 carers, carers going through court, special guardians before and after applying, and kinship foster carers. The group helps give carers, or potential carers, the drive to fight for their needs.
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Whether it’s a shared cup of tea, or a shoulder to cry on, support groups create an invaluable space to connect, learn and share with others in a similar situation. Find your nearest peer support group.
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Come along to meet other kinship carers looking after pre-school and primary aged children.
Share your experiences and chat with other older grandparents who are looking after kinship children.
This group is led by kinship carers and is open to all kinship carers in Stowmarket and surrounding areas. This group brings kinship carers together to have a chat and a cuppa. It is an opportunity to meet other kinship carers in the area and receive support.
The group is led by kinship carers and is open to all kinship carers in Chatteris. Kinship carers outside of Chatteris are also welcome to attend. This group is run by kinship carers and offers a safe space for kinship carers to have a cup of coffee, express feelings, share experiences and make connections.
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.
An hour to come along to meet with other kinship carers who are looking after children on their own.
This group is led by Sanctuary Family Support. The group is for carers and kinship carers who have a family member with a substance misuse problem in Liverpool and the surrounding area. The peer to peer group is a place where carers, including kinship carers, can meet weekly for a chat and a cup of tea or coffee. They aim to provide support, advice and information to carers.
The cooking club is run by Kinship Hub and is open to all kinship carers in North London. The club is an opportunity for kinship families to meet, cook healthy food on a budget and enjoy a meal together. They provide all the ingredients to cook our club menus – as the cooking club is grant funded, there is no cost to kinship families.
A cooking club for kinship carers run by Kinship Hub in South London.
This group is led by kinship carers and supported by East Sussex Family & Friends Service. The group is open to all kinship carers in Peacehaven and the surrounding area. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where kinship carers can meet to support each other emotionally and practically, and build friendships. We also share information and provide guidance to kinship carers.
This group is led by kinship carers and supported by East Sussex Family & Friends Service. The group is open to all kinship carers in Hastings and the surrounding area. The group is a chance for local kinship carers to come together. They provide a safe and welcoming environment where kinship carers can meet to support each other emotionally and practically, and build friendships. They also share information and provide guidance to kinship carers.
This group is led by kinship carers and supported by East Sussex Family & Friends Service. The group is open to all kinship carers in Bexhill and the surrounding area. The group gives kinship carers a private and confidential space to talk openly to other kinship carers (professionals won’t attend the group).
Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers from Middlesbrough to Northumberland and across to Redcar and Cleveland.
Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers from Cheshire to Cumbria and across to Manchester.
Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers from North Lincolnshire to Sheffield and across to Hull.
Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers from Essex to Norfolk and across to Bedfordshire.
Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers across London.
Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers from Southampton to Buckinghamshire and across to Kent.
Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers from Cornwall, to Bristol and across to Bournemouth.
An hour to come along to meet with other kinship carers as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
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