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.

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South West England | Kinship group
Online

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

Kinship group, Special Interest Group
Online

Come along to our social where you can bring a cuppa and have a chat with other kinship carers.

London | Kinship Connected, Kinship group
Online

This virtual support group is led by Kinship staff and is open to kinship carers who have been registered to our Kinship Connected service in North London (Enfield, Barnet, Camden, Islington, Haringey & Hackney).

London | Kinship Connected, Kinship group
Online

This virtual support group is led by Kinship staff and is open to kinship carers who have been registered to our Kinship Connected service in North London (Enfield, Barnet, Camden, Islington, Haringey & Hackney).

West Midlands | Kinship group
Online

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

Kinship group, Special Interest Group
Online

This is a space for kinship carers who have experienced a feeling of loss for the life they left behind.

North West England | Kinship group
In Person
Online

This group is led by a kinship carer and supported by a Kinship volunteer coordinator. The group is open to all kinship carers in Preston and the surrounding areas.

North West England
In Person
Online

This group is led by the local authority and is open to all kinship carers in Cumbria.

West Midlands | Kinship group
Online

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

West Midlands | Kinship group
Online

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

London South East England | Independent group
In Person
Online

This group is led by Families in Harmony, an organisation run by kinship carers. The group is open to kinship carers of African, Caribbean or Black Mixed Heritage in South London, Kent and Surrey. We also welcome kinship carers who are non-black, but caring for a black or black mixed heritage kinship child.

East England London | Independent group
In Person
Online

This group is led by Families in Harmony, an organisation run by kinship carers. The group is open to kinship carers of African, Caribbean or Black Mixed Heritage in North London, West London and Essex. We also welcome kinship carers who are non-black, but caring for a black or black mixed heritage kinship child.

East Midlands West Midlands | Kinship group, Regional Online Group
Online

Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers in the Midlands.

East England | Kinship group
Online

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer themselves. The group is open to all kinship carers and special guardians in Bedfordshire.

North West England
In Person
Online

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer themselves. The group is open to all kinship carers in Cheshire East.