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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.

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.

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.

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 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.