Some families who feel isolated at home, prefer group support and 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 held once a week and last for 2 hours. They are informal, friendly and welcoming. The group is led by a qualified and experienced Home-Start Family Group Worker with support from a playworker and trained volunteers. As well as a time for parents to sit and relax with friends, various speakers come to talk to the group about issues such as : healthy eating, oral hygiene, the importance of play, first aid, safety in the home and debt management. Our Playworker organises craft activities and play for the children with a healthy snack. Coffee, tea and drinks are provided for parents. Everything is free.

How to join a Family Group

Please see below for more information on Family Groups in your area. You can contact us or ask your health visitor, social worker or midwife.

Where are Family Groups held?

  • Lancing

Lancing Children and Family Centre, 42 North Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 9AB. Every Monday 10.00am – 12.00pm.

  • Fishersgate

Stepping Stones Children and Family Centre, Gardner Road, Fishersgate, BN41 1PN. Every Wednesday 10.00am – 12.00pm.

  • Durrington

Northbrook Barn Community Centre, Squadron Drive, West Durrington, Worthing, BN13 3SL. Every Thursday 10.00am-12.00pm.

  • Worthing

South Lodge Children and Family Centre, 40 Crescent Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1RQ. Every Friday 10.00am – 12.00pm