Dover District Family Hubs

09/10/2026

07/10/2026

⭐Understanding Autism⭐

Understand and embrace the diverse principles of autism.
Please see the flyer for more information.

🔍Booking Required - search Kent Adult Education

07/10/2026

👶🎙️ Help create a brand-new podcast series about the joys and challenges of early parenthood.

We're looking for Kent parents and carers of children aged 0-5 to join a small co-design group and shape the content from the start.

Sessions: 📱 15, 22 Oct & 5, 12 Nov (7-8pm online)
🎤 28 Nov (1-7pm, Maidstone)
🎤 12 Dec (9am-4pm, Maidstone)

To take part, you must:
✅ Live in Kent
✅ Be a parent/carer of a child aged 0-5
✅ Be registered with Kent Family Hub
✅ Feel comfortable sharing your story
✅ Be available for all sessions
✅ Be able to travel to Maidstone for recording

Interested? Contact the Partnership and Participation Team to express your interest [email protected]

05/10/2026

👻Spooky Crafts🎃
Make memories with your child as you design and create Spooky Crafts.
Suitable for children aged 3-11 years.

📍Buckland Family Hub - Friday 30th October, 10am - 12noon
📍Deal Family Hub - Monday 26th October, 1pm - 3pm

🔍Booking Required - search Kent Adult Education

05/10/2026

⭐Stay & Play - Multiple Births Group⭐

Come along and enjoy a range of activities in a friendly safe environment.
Suitable for children aged 0-5 years, for families with twins or multiple births.
This is a monthly session held on the first Wednesday of the month.

👉No need to book - drop in

03/10/2026

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02/10/2026

⭐NEW COURSE - Togetherness: Understanding Your Child⭐
10 supportive sessions helping you make sense of your child’s behaviour as they grow—from big toddler feelings to teenage changes.

You’ll learn simple, practical ways to stay connected, communicate calmly, and understand what’s behind their emotions.

Helping with building strong, supportive relationships within families.

👉Booking Required - follow the link to book your place:

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02/10/2026

⭐Time to Shine⭐
4-7 years
A calm, fun group for SEND children to build confidence and social skills.

👉Booking required - Contact your local Family Hub

01/10/2026

⭐Read, Play, Grow⭐
Join us once a month for stories, themed activities, crafts and playful learning for little ones aged 0–5.
A lovely chance to enjoy creative time together, meet other families and explore local support available to you.
👉 Drop‑in session — term time only.