Support groups for kinship carers and families
There are a range of support groups that will be able to offer you more informal support and advice:
View the list of local peer support groups
View the list of local support groups for kinship families
Carer and child meetups
A monthly group for primary school aged children and their carers. This is held at The Big Apple Play Centre (Old Sheffield Road, Canklow, Rotherham, S60 1DE) on Wednesdays, 4pm to 6pm.
Rotherham Council pay for each child to eat, and you pay a reduced entry fee. Non-Kinship children living within the family are also welcome.
Upcoming dates for 2025:
- Wednesday 8 October
- Wednesday 12 November
- Wednesday 10 December
Upcoming dates for 2026:
- Wednesday 14 January
- Wednesday 11 February
- Wednesday 11 March
- Wednesday 15 April
- Wednesday 13 May
- Wednesday 10 June
- Wednesday 8 July
Carer coffee morning and support group
A monthly meet-up held for carers only. Guest speakers are sometimes booked in to share advice and information.
It is held 10am to 12pm on a Thursday at The Community Room (up the stairs near the kiosk), Tesco Extra, Drummond St, Rotherham S65 1HY
It is a safe space to meet other carers and chat to staff about any worries and difficulties.
Upcoming dates for 2025:
- Wednesday 15 October
- Wednesday 19 November
- Wednesday 10 December
Upcoming dates for 2026:
- Wednesday 7 January
- Wednesday 18 February
- Wednesday 18 March
- Wednesday 22 April
- Wednesday 20 May
- Wednesday 17 June
- Wednesday 15 July
Annual summer picnic
This is a family friendly event the Council runs every year to try and get as many kinship carers and their blended families together.
It is held at Clifton Park as this is central for everyone to get to. Guests bring their own picnics and their own games if they want to. There are also games and treats available for the kids. An alternative venue is available to provide shelter in case of bad weather.
Rotherham Kinship Support Group
Meet other kinship carers, make new friends, find support and guidance through shared experiences.
Open to all kinship carers.
This support group is held from 10am to 12pm on a Tuesday at The Place Family Hub, Coleridge road, S65 1LW.
Upcoming dates for 2025:
- Tuesday 14 October
- Tuesday 11 November
- Tuesday 9 December
