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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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South East England
In person

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).

View Bexhill Kinship Carer Support Group
North East England | Kinship group, Regional online group
Online

Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers from Middlesbrough to Northumberland and across to Redcar and Cleveland.

View North East Kinship Group
East Midlands | Independent group
Online

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.

View Hetty's Monthly Kinship Zoom Group
East Midlands | Independent group
In person

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.

View Hetty's Newark Kinship Support Group
East Midlands | Independent group
In person

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.

View Hetty's Mansfield Kinship Support Group
East Midlands | Independent group
In person

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.

View Hetty's Bassetlaw Kinship Support Group
East England | Independent group
In person

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.

View Kinship Carers Cambridgeshire
South East Wales | Independent group
In person

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.

View The Parent Network Kinship Group
East England | Independent group
In person

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.

View Peterborough Kinship Carers Group
East England | Kinship group
In person

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.

View Norwich Area Kinship Carers
South 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 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.

View Weald Kinship Support