This group is run by Kinship staff and kinship carers, and is a safe space for kinship carers to share experiences and stories.
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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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This group is led by a kinship carer and Kinship volunteer. It is open to all kinship carers and special guardians in Rutland and the surrounding area. Come along to meet other kinship carers in a safe space to listen and share with one another.
This group is run by kinship carers. A place for kinship carers to meet together with tea, coffee and biscuits to share experiences and support each other.
This group is led by a kinship carer and is open to all kinship carers in the Solihull area. The group provides a safe space for kinship carers to come together, get emotional support, share experiences, and make connections.
A relaxed monthly meeting to offer kinship carers in Northampton the opportunity to meet with others in similar caring situations.
This group is led by a volunteer and open to all kinship carers aged 18 and over in the Cannock area. Our group provides a friendly and confidential space for kinship carers to share experiences and get support.
This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers aged 18 and over in the Sandwell area. Our group provides a friendly and confidential space for kinship carers to share experiences and get support.
The aim of this support group is to offer a warm and inviting space for SGO carers in South Kirkby to come along to gain knowledge and support, meet new people in similar circumstances and create a network.
The aim of this support group is to offer a warm and inviting space for SGO carers in Castleford to come along to gain knowledge and support, meet new people in similar circumstances and create a network.
Coffee morning to meet other parents and carers of children in kinship care arrangements
Come along and meet other kinship care peer support group leaders to share tips and experiences and support each other with running groups.
Friendly peer support group for all kinship carers in the Leicestershire region to connect with other kinship carers.
A safe and welcoming space for Kinship carers in Plymouth, no matter how they came to be kinship carers.
Come along to our peer support group for kinship carers in the Bootle area. A chance to meet, listen, share and support one another.
This group is led by professionals at Achieving for Children and is open to all special guardians and kinship carers in the Kingston, Richmond and surrounding areas.
Free online support group for all kinship carers. Run by a kinship carer.
A group for all kinship carers to get together online and share their love of reading and enjoyment of stories.
This group is led by kinship staff and is open to all kinship carers in the Bourne area. Come along to meet other kinship carers, listen, share and support one another in a safe space.
Want to meet other kinship carers in Derbyshire? Join our virtual peer support group for a chance to listen and share with others who understand. This group is run by kinship staff and welcomes all kinship carers in the Derbyshire area.
A support group for SGO kinship carers in Wakefield to receive information and connect with each other run by Wakefield council.
This group is open to all kinship carers in Harrow and surrounding areas. Join us for a chance to meet, listen, share and support one another.
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