Overview
A monthly support group for kinship carers of children (age 5-12) living, or attending a school, in Berkshire. A small number of tickets are available for non-Berkshire kinship carers. The support group runs alongside our Let’s Get Creative session for kinship care children (age 5-12).
You can attend the Kinship Carer’s Support Group without a child attending Let’s Get Creative.
If you also want to book a child for the Let’s Get Creative session you can do so here: Let’s Get Creative! Kinship Care Children
We are very grateful to Children in Need and the National Lottery Community Fund for supporting this project.
Event outline
The Support Group offers:
- Extensive experience in attachment
- Emotional and moral support, information and advice
- Opportunities to socialise and build friendships
- A listening ear and a regular meeting place
Facilitators
Zobia Kalim
Director of Family Services
Zobia is a Specialist Parenting Practitioner with extensive experience and training in developing and delivering programs for families of children with special needs, including those who have experienced early life trauma. Since 2003, she has worked across the UK to provide valuable support and guidance to these families. Zobia’s personal experience as a mother of two special needs children, including an adopted child, gives her a deep, empathetic understanding of the challenges faced by families.
Nuala Hemphill
Parenting Practitioner and Trainer
Nuala is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in teaching and management within the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) sector. In her role with the charity, she delivers workshops and courses, contributing her extensive expertise to support and educate both families and professionals. She also plays a vital role in the Trauma & Attachment Education Advocacy service, where her background as an adult psychotherapist and specialist trainer is invaluable. Nuala is well-versed in trauma defences, reactive attachment, foetal alcohol syndrome, anxiety, and ADHD, bringing a wealth of knowledge to her training and advocacy work. In addition to her professional experience, Nuala has personal experience as an adoptive parent and kinship grandparent carer. This personal connection further enriches her understanding and empathy, allowing her to offer nuanced and compassionate support to those navigating similar circumstances.
Attending details
If you also want to book a child (age 5-12) for the Let’s Get Creative session you can do so here: Let’s Get Creative! Kinship Care Children
Please let us know if you book and then cannot attend so we can allocate your tickets to waiting carers.
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