Parenting Groups

Boogie Mites Portsmouth offer educational music groups and sessions for Nurseries / preschools, parent and carers, parties and events. We also offer Intergenerational music sessions partnering nurseries/ preschools with local care homes and care homes with families.

All our sessions enhance learning, language and literacy skills and are in line with the EYFS.

Boogie Mites are currently partnering with Homestart Portsmouth to offer family sessions at Family Hubs. Please check Family Hub activity schedules each term to find out where these groups are running.

Fusion Families Foundation is a developing community organisation focused on improving outcomes for mixed-heritage families through identity-based support, cultural education, and practical toolkits for families and professionals. We collaborate with universities, local authorities, and community partners to build evidence-informed resources that address the unique challenges and strengths of mixed-race children.

Our aim is to create a scalable, research-aligned model that strengthens belonging and representation across schools, services, and communities.

Help 4 Children is a small, local, non-profit making Charity that offers help to any child or family that has special needs.

Informed Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond is a grassroots, not for profit community group.
We are committed to supporting families to create community and find the information they need when pregnant, birthing and finding their way as a new family.
We facilitate three peer support groups each month.
Portsmouth Group - Second Friday of Each Month at 10am.
Fareham and Gosport Group -Third Tuesday of Each Month at 10am.
Online Group via Zoom -Last Thursday of each month at 8pm.
We also have a Facebook Support Group for peer support through pregnancy, birth, postnatal recovery and parenting.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/pregnancybirthandbeyondcommunitygroup

Our LGBTQIA+ inclusive Stay & Play Group for parents and children under the age of 5, every Friday afternoon at Northern Parade Family Hub.

This group will be a safe place for families and a chance to connect with families who share the experiences that come with parenting when part of the LGBTQIA+ community,

It will give children a chance to see versions of their own family reflected back at them. There are craft’s, play, messy play, stories and singing facilitated by our trained volunteers.

Portsmouth Parent Voice is for the parent carer of a child or young person with an additional or special need and/or disability; aged from 0 – 25 years old.

Portsmouth Parent Voice assists people to find the right support or service they need.

Rainbow Trust provides emotional and practical support to families whose son or daughter is affected by a life threatening or terminal illness. This includes parents, carers, the unwell child, brothers, sisters, grandparents and help with extended family members to support each other.

Any family can receive support from the moment of their child or young person’s diagnosis, (including antenatal and neonatal periods when diagnosis has been made) and support with young people during transition towards adult services up to the age of 18.

Portsmouth Library Service run weekly term-term rhyme times for babies and story times for toddlers and pre-schoolers.

We are a volunteer run parent carer support group. We are neurodivergent individuals with lived experience of parenting and navigating the world of special educational needs and disabilities.
We hold coffee mornings and drop-in sessions across Portsmouth four times a month, giving you a chance to meet others who share your experiences. Our committee are on hand here to offer support or advice as needed.

Stay & Play group - St Luke's Superstars meets weekly on Tuesday 10am to 11.30am (termtime only) at St Luke's Church ( in hall) PO5 4LH - for Children from 0 to 5 years FREE