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Upcoming Events

October 2026

Live Well Hub

Join an informal drop-in at Malinslee Healthcare Centre on Tuesday 6th October from 9:30am - 11:30am to meet members of the Kinship Team, find out about the Kinship Local Offer and available support, collect information and ask questions.

Live Well Hub

Join an informal drop-in at Wellington Live Well Hub on Thursday 8th October at 10am - 12pm to meet members of the Kinship Team, find out about the Kinship Local Offer and available support, collect information and ask questions.

Meet the Team Supporting Kinship Families

Meet the Kinship and Fostering Linked Systemic Practitioner and Parenting Support Practitioner. Discover the services available, learn how to access support, and ask any questions in a welcoming and supportive environment. To find out more or request a place, please email kinshipenquiries@telford.gov.uk or call 01952 380353.

Building Emotions: Exploring Feelings Through LEGO

A fun and creative session for kinship families, helping children explore feelings and express themselves through LEGO and play. Places are limited. To find out more or request a place, please email kinshipenquiries@telford.gov.uk or call 01952 380353.

Walking the Kinship Care Journey: One Family’s Experience

Hear from a family about the support they received, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. To find out more or request a place, please email kinshipenquiries@telford.gov.uk or call 01952 380353.

Keeping Children Safe Online: Practical Tips from a CATE Practitioner

This session offers practical advice from a CATE practitioner to help carers understand online risks and support children to use apps, games and social media more safely. To find out more or request a place, please email kinshipenquiries@telford.gov.uk or call 01952 380353.

Walking the Journey: A Kinship Carer’s Story

A kinship carer shares their lived experience, including the challenges, strengths and support that have shaped their family’s journey. To find out more or request a place, please email kinshipenquiries@telford.gov.uk or call 01952 380353.

How to help children thrive at school

Join the Virtual School to discuss practical guidance for kinship carers on supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and engagement at school. To find out more or request a place, please email kinshipenquiries@telford.gov.uk or call 01952 380353.

Daisy Model

Join Dan to hear about the Daisy Model which is a simple visual tool that helps us understand the many influences on a child’s behaviour and wellbeing. To find out more or request a place, please email kinshipenquiries@telford.gov.uk or call 01952 380353.

Life Story Work

An introduction to life story work and practical ways carers can help children understand their experiences, identity and family story. To find out more or request a place, please email kinshipenquiries@telford.gov.uk or call 01952 380353.

Lived-experience talk: Reunification

A kinship carer shares her journey from the beginning of a kinship care arrangement through to the reunification of a child with their parent. To find out more or request a place, please email kinshipenquiries@telford.gov.uk or call 01952 380353.

Telford KinFest

Join us for our Kinship Week celebration event, bringing together kinship families for an afternoon of fun, connection and community. Enjoy a range of family-friendly activities, including games, crafts, music, face painting, food and much more. To find out more or request a place, please email kinshipenquiries@telford.gov.uk or call 01952 380353.

Activities - Telford Autism Hub

The Telford Autism Hub offer a variety of regular activities and social groups for children, young people and families. This is a great opportunity to meet others, build friendships, and access support.

Family Hub Drop In's

Come along and meet your local family hubs practitioner at a drop in near you where you can access financial advice, behaviour support, online and community safety and connect with local organisations.

Yoga

Enjoy a free outdoor yoga session at the Bowring park every Sunday. There is no need to book, just bring a mat or towel to join in. All abilities are welcome for this.

Football

Join in with weekly free football youth sessions. Learn a new skill or improve your game through 4 All Foundation.

Bounce and Rhyme

This session is aimed at babies and toddlers under 5 to come along and share nursery rhymes and songs.

Kinship Coffee Morning

Join us for Kinship coffee morning to have a chat, ask any questions, talk to other kinship carers and get some advice if needed.