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When Collette saw a film about a Home-Start volunteer on breakfast television, she knew it was something she wanted to do. Having lived with a disability all her life, she knew she had strength, wisdom and positivity to give to others. It's been a life-changing experience. Read more
In this personal blog, dad Emil confesses the challenges of fatherhood and how support from Home-Start has helped the whole family. Read more
Home-Start supports thousands of families each year. Every person has their own story. Here, some of the families and volunteers share their experiences.
"I will push myself to limit to help ensure we can continue to be there to support mums and their little ones" Read Sian's story on how volunteering for Home-Start to support mums who have experienced domestic abuse has inspired her to run the London Marathon. Read more
When Shannon's twins girls were diagnosed with cerebral palsy, life changed completely. Her relationship began to fall apart and she felt increasingly isolated looking after them alone. Then support came in the form of Home-Start groups... Read more
Being put down constantly by her partner made Rebbekah believe she was failing as a parent. When she left her relationship, she turned to Home-Start for support and thanks to her volunteer began a happier new chapter. Read more
Having fled her home country for safety, Alvina's life turned further upside down when she gave birth to a premature baby just as the nation went into lockdown. Read more
Becoming a single parent, losing a child and experiencing life as a refugee has been a total rollercoaster for Vongayi. Here, she shares how Home-Start has helped her find a new way to live. Read more
Driven by a desire to give back to his community, David signed up to become a Home-Start volunteer. Since then he has supported a family with two sets of twins, a refugee family and also helps out with a children's group. He encourages everyone to volunteer too. Read more
Following an emotional rollercoaster of emergency transplant surgery and baby loss, Laura experienced post natal depression. She says her Home-Start volunteer helped her live again. Read her incredible journey. Read more
When she gave birth three days before lockdown, Kirsty was unprepared for the lack of post natal support and how isolated she would feel. Home-Start helped her get her joy back. Read her story. Read more
From being supported by Home-Start to becoming a trustee, read Caroline’s amazing journey and why she is encouraging mums to seek support for maternal mental health. Read more
Journalist and comedy writer Emily-Jane Clark steps out from #BehindTheMask of perfect parenting to explain why she stopped pretending to be ok and how Home-Start helped her journey to recovery. Read more
Tracey was struggling with her mental health but believed she had to wear a mask and hide her troubles. With support from Home-Start, she was able to finally find the help she needed. Here she tells her story. Read more