Find a group that's right for you

Support groups are a great way to meet other kinship carers, share your experiences and exchange advice. Type your location to find groups near you, or join an online group.

Yorkshire and the Humber | Kinship group
In Person

This group is led by kinship carers and supported by Kinship staff. The group is open to all kinship carers in the Keighley area.

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Online

Come together online to chat to other kinship carers. For any kinship carers in England and Wales, in place of our regional groups during the summer holidays.

West Midlands | Kinship group
In Person

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer, and supported by Kinship staff. The group is open to all kinship carers in Shropshire and the surrounding area.

South East England | Independent group
In Person

Lets Get Creative is led by Parenting Special Children and is for all kinship carers in Berkshire, including Connected carers and Special Guardians, plus their children aged 5-12.

South West England | Kinship group
In Person

This group is led by kinship carers and open to all kinship carers in the Chippenham area.

South West England | Kinship group
In Person

This group is led by a kinship carer and open to all kinship carers in the Gloucester area.

South East England | Independent group
In Person

This group is led by kinship carers and open to all kinship carers in the Heathfield area.

North East England | Kinship group
In Person

This group is led by kinship carers and open to all kinship carers in Bedlington and surrounding areas.

North East England | Kinship group
In Person

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers in Berwick and surrounding areas.

North East England | Kinship group
In Person

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers in North Shields and the surrounding areas.

West Midlands | Kinship group
In Person

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers in Stafford and the surrounding area.

West Midlands | Kinship group
In Person

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers in the East Birmingham area.

West Midlands | Kinship group
In Person

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers in the North Birmingham area.

East Midlands | Kinship group
In Person

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers and special guardians in Derby and surrounding areas.

North West England | Kinship group
In Person

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers, and those thinking of becoming one in Wigan and the surrounding areas.