WHO WE ARE
Yeovil4Family is a community-based Early Help programme supporting parents and carers across Yeovil. We run weekday Peer Support Groups during term time, with short-term 1:1 support available if you need a bit of extra help.
Parenting can be challenging, and no one should have to do it alone. Our groups provide safe, welcoming spaces where you can talk openly, share experiences, and connect with other parents who understand what you’re going through.
We’re passionate about helping families feel more confident and supported. By listening to the parents who attend, we shape our groups around real needs, helping you build skills, confidence, and supportive relationships along the way.
WHAT WE DO
Our Early Help Programme meets a real need for parents and carers by running Peer Support Groups across Yeovil every weekday during term time, and often some groups during the school holidays. These groups give you the chance to take a breath, have a cuppa, and talk things through in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Most of our groups run from The Gateway, with others based on the east and west sides of Yeovil, making it easier for families across the town to access support.
Groups are led by friendly, experienced Link Workers who are there to offer support. Each group has a specific focus, and we often work alongside partner organisations and professionals to provide workshops and make sure parents get the right support at the right time.
Sometimes life throws a curveball, whether it’s family pressures, wellbeing, behaviour challenges, or changes at home. If things feel overwhelming, we’re there for you and can offer our group members some short-term 1:1 support to help you through more difficult moments.
Busy Fingers
Busy Fingers is a fortnightly craft group for all ages, held every Monday during term time. It offers a friendly, supportive space for sharing skills, experiences, and advice while enjoying creativity and connection with others.
Bridges
Bridges supports all ages with SEN and mental health, providing a safe, empathetic space for children and parents. The group builds supportive networks and works with local professionals to offer practical, meaningful guidance for families.
Family Matters
Family Matters is a supportive group where families explore the ups and downs of family life. Covering children’s behaviour, emotions, SEN, relationships, healthy eating, and finances, it helps families connect, share experiences, and feel less alone.
Stepping Stones
Originally a monthly Y4F meet-up, this fortnightly group welcomes all families. With tea, chat, paperwork help, and one-to-one support, members build confidence, share skills, and enjoy a sense of belonging and community.
Balanced
Balanced is an adult-only group supporting mental health and well-being in a safe, non-judgmental space. Members share experiences, seek advice, and learn strategies, building connections and a caring community that makes a positive difference.
Join The Club!
Join The Club! is a weekly family-friendly group where children play and try activities while adults connect. It eases after-school stress, supports routines, and helps families feel happy, nourished, and part of a caring community.
Helping Hands
Helping Hands is a group supporting families with parenting, budgeting, SEN, behaviour, and housing. Children and adults connect, learn from local professionals, build school links, and feel supported, understood, and less alone.
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