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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.

An hour to come along to meet with other kinship carers as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

This group is led by Hetty's and is open to all kinship carers and potential kinship carers in Nottinghamshire. The group connects local kinship carers in the comfort of their own homes. You will meet friendly kinship carers to share views and experiences, and discuss any issues around kinship care without judgement. The group hope that by joining them, you make time for yourself and reduce any isolation that you may feel. They also have opportunities to join National campaigns and initiatives.

This group is led by Hetty's and is open to all kinship carers and potential kinship carers in Newark. The group connects local kinship carers in a warm and friendly environment without judgement. It is an opportunity for kinship carers to share their views and experiences, and discuss issues around kinship care. They also have opportunities to join National campaigns & initiatives.

This group is led by Hetty's and is open to all kinship carers and potential kinship carers in Mansfield. The group connects local kinship carers in a warm and friendly environment without judgement. It is an opportunity for kinship carers to share their views and experiences, and discuss issues around kinship care. They also have opportunities to join National campaigns & initiatives.

This group is led by Hetty's and is open to all kinship carers and potential kinship carers in Bassetlaw. The group connects local kinship carers in a warm and friendly environment without judgement. It is an opportunity for kinship carers to share their views and experiences, and discuss issues around kinship care. They also have opportunities to join National campaigns & initiatives.

Coffee mornings led by Kinship Carers Liverpool and open to all kinship carers in Liverpool and the surrounding area.

This group is led by kinship carers and is open to all kinship carers in Cambridgeshire. They aim to befriend and support all kinship carers, regardless of order or what stage of the kinship process they are at. They provide friendship and a place to share issues with those who truly empathise.

This group is run by a kinship carer working with The Parent Network. The group is open to all kinship carers and special guardians in Caerphilly. The group is for like minded people to come together to exchange experiences, views and to support one another in a relaxed environment.

These peer support sessions are run by More Than Grandparents and are open to all kinship carers in Sunderland and the surrounding area.

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer themselves. The group is open to all kinship carers in South West London. Kinship carers across London are also welcome to join the group.

This group is led by kinship carers, with a volunteer co-ordinator, and is open to all kinship carers in Peterborough and the surrounding area. They provide a space for kinship carers to share information about all aspects of kinship care and offer mutual support. All kinship carers are welcome regardless of their situation. Carers can attend as often as it suits them, stay for the whole session or just drop in.

The group is led by a kinship carer and is open to all kinship carers in Norwich. Kinship carers outside of Norwich are also welcome to attend. They bring kinship carers together once a month to chat and discuss problems we may have and help each other at the same time, while recognising we are not alone.

The group is led by kinship carers and is open to all kinship carers in Basildon. Kinship carers outside of Basildon are also welcome to attend. The group is a chance for kinship carers to meet and have a coffee and a chat. It is a space where there is no judgement, and you can relax and be with likeminded people.

This group is led by Kinship staff and is open to all kinship carers in Lincolnshire. This Zoom group is to make it easier for kinship carers to attend a group, and be able to share experiences with one another. All kinship carers are welcome.

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer themselves. The group is open to all kinship carers in Hawkhurst and the surrounding area. The group aims take the uncertainty out of the complex ‘world’ that is kinship care and explain the responsibilities and help available. They are a new group and therefore are feeling their way forward.

This group is led by the local authority and is open to all kinship carers in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area. We provide peer support to kinship carers and offer some social activities for carers and their families.

This group is kinship carer and volunteer led and is open to all kinship carers in Wallsend and the surrounding area. They are a friendly group and support all kinship carers regardless of what order they have.

This group is led by kinship carers and is open to all grandparents who are kinship carers in Leeds and the surrounding area. This group is a space for grandparents, who are raising their grandchildren to share experiences and get information from other kinship carers.

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer themselves. The group is open to all kinship carers in Southport, Sefton and the surrounding area. This is a chance to meet in person or online, listen, share and support one another.