The Telford and Wrekin Kinship Support Team facilitates a local coffee morning for all kinship carers on a bi-monthly basis and you can book through Eventbrite. 

Telford Kinship Carers is a local support group based in Telford which is led by kinship carers and is open to all kinship carers aged 18 and over in the Telford area. This provides a safe space for kinship carers to come together, get emotional support, share experiences, and make connections. This group meets on the second Friday of each month at 10:30am - 12 noon at Telford Fire Station, Stafford Park, TF3 3BW and you are more than welcome to drop in. 

Kinship also offers a Someone Like Me service which is a free service where you can speak to a specially trained kinship carer volunteer on the phone. Someone who can listen, understand and support you. Whether you have just taken on a kinship child or children or have been looking after them for a while and are going through a difficult patch, you can use the service to talk to a trained volunteer about your situation and how you are feeling. Any kinship carer in England and Wales can join Someone Like Me. You can register by completing a registration form on the Kinship website which aims to match you with another kinship carer in 10 working days. Once you’re matched, a convenient time to have your first call will be arranged between Monday and Friday.

Home-Start Telford and Wrekin is a UK charity dedicated to offering compassionate and confidential support to families with young children, particularly during difficult times. Their approach centres around trained volunteers who visit families at home, providing emotional and practical assistance tailored to each family's unique circumstances. Home-Start runs a free 11-week course called Something More, designed to boost confidence, self-esteem, and emotional wellbeing in a warm, supportive group setting. A free crèche is available, so your little ones are cared for while you participate. To book a place or if you have a question, you can email Home-Start Telford and Wrekin on info@homestarttandw.org.uk or call on 07551 205821.