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Some families prefer group support or enjoy the chance to meet and make new friends with other parents who live nearby.  Home-Start Family Groups provide a regular meeting place for families with at least one child under 5.

What is a Home-Start Family Group?

Family Groups are usually held once a week and last for about 2 hours.  They are informal and the atmosphere is always welcoming and friendly.  There are craft activities and play equipment for the children - and coffee, tea and drinks are provided for everyone.  Everything is free. 

Parents say they enjoy the chance to relax and make new friends, share ideas and experiences, find new interests, gain self-confidence and generally take advantage of the activities on offer.

Qualified and experienced Home-Start staff organise the activities and are always available to provide a 'listening ear' if needed.

Some of the activities & services offered in the Groups:

bullet Swimming trips
bullet Trips to play centres - Jungle Jims & Snappys
bullet Heuristic play session
bullet Visits by Kent Fire Brigade to talk about fire safety
bullet Visits to Environment Centre
bullet Paediatric First Aid courses
bullet Health Visitor visits
bullet Healthy eating
bullet Toy libraries
bullet Bounce & Rhyme in most sessions
bullet Physical play
bullet Parenting workshops
bullet Summer 'meet ups' in the school holidays
bullet Visits to library for story telling sessions
bullet Library visited groups to do story time
bullet Imaginative dressing-up
bullet Creative art & craft
bullet Parent/child interaction
bullet Yoga - child & parent
bullet Christmas parties
 

How to join a Family Group

For more information about Family Groups in your area you can contact us or ask your health visitor, social worker, midwife or GP.

 

Where are Family Groups held?

Faversham Family Group,
Faversham

Mondays 10.00am - 12.00pm

Joy Lane Playtime Family Group,
Whitstable

Tuesdays 9.30am - 11.30am

Hersden Family Group,
Canterbury

Tuesdays 10.00am - 12.00pm

St Andrews Family Group,
Whitstable

Wednesdays 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Harbour Playtime with Home-Start,
Whitstable

Wednesdays 9.30am - 11.00am

Greenhill Family Group,
Greenhill, Herne Bay

Thursdays 10.00am - 12.00pm

Querns Family Group,
Canterbury

Thursdays 10.00am - 12.00pm

Lucerne Family Group,
Seasalter, Whitstable

Fridays 10.00am - 12.00pm

Playtime with Home-Start,
Herne Bay

Fridays 10.00am - 11.45am

All Home-Start Family Groups meet once a week during term times.

 
                     

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