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Family Groups

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.

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 and healthy snacks are provided for everyone.

We find that parents 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.

What's happening this term?

As well as the varied craft and play activities there are a number of special events and projects being planned for this Spring Term.

Here are some quotes from our Family Groups :-

"I'd feel lost without the group"
"Time drags when I am at home on my own, but when I'm here with everyone else time flies by"
Couldn't you run the Family Group all day"
"I feel very welcome"
"the staff are really warm and friendly"
The lady from Southdowns College was very helpful and useful"
I feel stressed and tired when I arrive, but when I leave I am feeling calm and refreshed"
It's so nice to be able to sit round a table and have breakfast with the children. I never have time to have breakfast normally"
"It really seems as if it is our group They listen to what we want"

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?

Family “Drop in” - United Reform Church Hall, College Street, Petersfield

every Thursday anytime between 9.30am till 11.30am.

Family Group – Horndean Technology College, Barton Cross, Horndean SF Block, Room SF2/3

Wednesday mornings between 9.30 & 11.30      Cost 50p per family to cover refreshments

PLEASE   NOTE     From February 26th 2009 the Petersfield Family Group is moving to the new
Children's Centre at The Bluewood Building, Readon Close, Petersfield       9.30 to 11.30am.

Why not join us for a chance to meet with other parents?

Chat over coffee, make new friends and let your children have fun at the same time.
An opportunity to meet new people
Access to informal learning opportunities
A reason to go out and leave the problems and housework behind
Opportunities for the children to play with a wide range of stimulating toys and mix with others
Support from being with others, sharing experiences, listening to others who are having a hard time too
To help increase your confidence and self esteem in a non-threatening group.