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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East England | Kinship group
Online

This online group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers in Suffolk.

East England | Kinship group
Online

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

Kinship group, Special Interest Group
Online

Meet other kinship carers to talk about the importance of racial identity, culture and heritage.

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.

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.

Kinship group, Special Interest Group
Online

Share your experiences and chat with other older grandparents who are looking after kinship children.

London | Independent group, Social activities
In Person
Online

The cooking club is run by Kinship Hub and is open to all kinship carers in South London. Kinship carers nationwide can also join the virtual sessions.

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.

North West England | Kinship group, Regional Online Group
Online

Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers from Cheshire to Cumbria and across to Manchester.

Yorkshire and the Humber | Kinship group, Regional Online Group
Online

Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers from North Lincolnshire to Sheffield and across to Hull.