Kinship Roadshow Grimsby

(5 hours)

McMenemy's Function Suite Grimsby Town Football Club, Blundell Park, Cleethorpes DN35 7PY

Free

For: kinship carers

Morning tea and lunch provided

Book your free ticket

We’re delighted to invite you to our free Kinship Roadshow in Grimsby. A place where you’ll meet other kinship carers just like you and where you can connect and learn together.

To get a sense of what to expect, watch our short video where we follow Kieron, a kinship carer to his 3 grandchildren, as he attends a Kinship Roadshow for the first time.

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  1. About the event
  2. About the venue
  3. Who will be there?
  4. What happens if you need to cancel your place?
  5. Book your space
  6. Get in touch

At Kinship, we know how much kinship carers do each day to support and raise children you love. We’re here to help you make connections with other kinship carers and feel more confident to deal with what comes your way.

Our roadshows help you connect with others and get vital information on how to navigate the system and make choices that work for you, so you can get the support your children need and deserve.

This roadshow is open to all kinship carers at any stage of their kinship journey.

A kinship carer is someone who steps in to raise a child when their parents can’t. They’re usually grandparents, aunts or uncles, brothers or sisters and sometimes friends.

The event is facilitated by our Kinship team, which includes kinship carers. There will be opportunities to share experiences, in small groups, but there is no pressure to talk if you don’t want to. Just do whatever you’re comfortable with. And if you need to, there will also be plenty of space to take some time out.

What happens on the day

  1. 9.30am to 10am

    Registration

    Arrive and register – grab yourself a cuppa and meet the Kinship team.

  2. 10am to 10.15am

    A warm welcome

    Get to know each other and learn more about kinship care.

  3. 10.15am to 11am

    Workshop: Making decisions for your kinship child

    Understand the legal framework, your rights as a kinship carer, and where to get support.

  4. 11am to 11.15am

    Morning break

    Stretch your legs, have a hot drink and chat with other kinship carers.

  5. 11.15am to 12.15pm

    Workshop: Introduction to trauma and attachment

    Learn how trauma and attachment can affect the children you care for and how you can support them.

  6. 12.15pm to 1.05pm

    Lunch

    Enjoy lunch, chat with other kinship carers, and visit the information stalls to learn about other support available.

  7. 1.05pm to 2pm

    Workshop: School systems for kinship children

    Learn practical tips to help you work with schools and get the right support for your child.

  8. 2pm to 2.30pm

    Workshop: Self care and support

    Tips to look after your physical and mental health, and build emotional resilience.

  9. 2.30pm to 3pm

    Leaving as friends

    Find out about other support available from Kinship. The team will be around until 3pm to chat.

Book your place

About the venue

Our Kinship Roadshow takes place at McMenemy’s Function Suite, Grimsby Town Football Club, Blundell Park, Cleethorpes DN35 7PY.

Free onsite parking is available for visitors, including accessible parking spaces located close to the main entrance.

The nearest bus stop is Imperial Avenue, just a few minutes walk from the venue.

Visit the Stagecoach website to plan your journey.

The nearest railway station is New Clee, which is a 4-minute drive or 8-minute bus journey from the venue.

The venue can also be reached by bus from Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes railway stations.

To plan your journey and buy train tickets, visit National Rail or Trainline.

Accessibility

The venue is fully accessible. The event will be held on the first floor, accessible via stairlift.

If you have any additional accessibility needs, you will be asked about this in our booking form. Please let us know so we can make this event as comfortable as possible for you.

Who will be there?

Our roadshows offer a welcoming, supportive space for kinship carers to meet and connect. Many of our staff and facilitators are also kinship carers themselves. This event is open to 40 kinship carers.

Local authorities will not be in attendance.

The event is organised for you to join us from 9.30am to 2.30pm. We hope you can stay the whole time to attend the different workshops and meet other kinship carers. However, we understand that some of you may need to arrive later or leave early. Please let us know at registration if you can only stay for part of the day.

Unfortunately, we ask that children do not attend this event.

What happens if you need to cancel your place?

We understand that life gets in the way sometimes, so if you need to cancel your place please do try and let us know as soon as possible.

You’ll be able to do this through:

Book your space

When you book your free place, we’ll ask you about your experience as a carer, your gender, age, ethnicity and other demographic information. This helps us make sure that the services and experiences we offer are as inclusive as possible and that our advice is relevant to your locality.

We will also ask about your accessibility needs. This is to ensure that you have a comfortable experience on the day.

Event system information






Event information
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If you have any questions or concerns about this or any other event, our team can help. Just fill in our training and support enquiries and complaints form and someone will get back to you.

Did you know we run workshops and events for kinship carers all over England? Browse our upcoming workshops and events now.

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