Our ‘Stay and Play’ Family groups provide a great place to chat with other parents, build friendships in a supportive and welcoming space.
Each week there are fun activities, sensory play and song time along with healthy snacks and a welcome beverage for adults.
Family Groups take place in:
- East Wittering (Open group, anyone can attend)
- Chichester – Baby Group
- Chichester – Toddler Group
- Midhurst
- Southbourne
Join the Fun
Would you like your pre-schooler to benefit from some weekly fun and socialisation?
Complete our self-referral form or send us a message through our contact us page
Family Group News
To view our family news please click on the image (if one is present, or the read more link to view the details for the item.
Spring Newsletter
Winter Wonderland! Well we really ended the year with a bang, so much activity and so much support from our partners! The team at John Lewis & Partners kindly donated funds enabling us to provide Weaning Packs for families of young children; complete with hand...
High Sheriff of West Sussex visits Home-Start
High Sheriff of West Sussex, Dr Tim Fooks, visited Home-Start Chichester & District families at local group Home-Start Chichester & District were delighted to welcome Dr Tim Fooks to their Chichester family group session where he took the time to chat with...
Trip to Beaky’s Forest!
Home-Start families enjoyed a wonderful trip to Dell Quay to explore Beaky’s forest on the 15th of May 2025. The event was kindly funded by the Chichester Harbour Conservancy Education Centre. This connection is well established, and we have been fortunate enough to...












