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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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East Midlands | Kinship group
In person

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.

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South West England | Kinship group
In person

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.

View Exeter Kinship Carers Group
South West England | Kinship group
In person

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.

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South West England | Kinship group
In person

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.

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Yorkshire and the Humber | Kinship group
In person
Online

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.

View Doncaster Kinship Care Support Group
West Midlands | Kinship group
Online

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.

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West Midlands | Kinship group
In person

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.

View Birmingham South Kinship Carers
South East England | Kinship group
In person

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.

View Chichester Kinship Group
West Midlands | Kinship group
In person

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.

View Hereford Kinship Carers
East England | Independent group
In person

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.

View Luton SGO Forum
North East England
In person

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.

View Blyth Coffee Morning
North West England | Kinship group
In person
Online

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.

View Preston and Surrounding Areas Kinship Group
North West England
In person
Online

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.

View Cumbria Kinship Care Support
East England | Kinship group
In person

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.

View Watford Kinship Carers Group
Yorkshire and the Humber | Kinship group
In person

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.

View Harrogate and Knaresborough Kinship Carers Support Group
North East England | Kinship group
In person

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.

View Killingworth Kinship Group