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  1. About us
  2. Where we work
  3. Home-Start in Northern Ireland

Home-Start in Northern Ireland

More than 1,500 families are being supported by 300 Home-Start volunteers in 16 communities in Northern Ireland.

Home-Start volunteers help families with young children deal with whatever life throws at them. We support parents as they learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their children.

Find out how you can volunteer

Home-Start knows that well-trained volunteers complement the early-years workforce, significantly contributing to the support families receive and enabling them to access services when they are most needed. We are pleased to be involved in Family Support Hubs, working towards a seamless offer of services so that the needs of children and families are not missed.

Home-Start was founded in 1973. The first Home-Start in Northern Ireland was established in East Belfast in 1983.

If you want to find other support available for your family, click here to visit the Northern Ireland Family Support website, a comprehensive database of family support and childcare services across Northern Ireland.

Find a Home-Start in Northern Ireland

Find a Home-Start in Northern Ireland

Find your nearest Home-Start in Northern Ireland Read more

Published: 25th April, 2016

Updated: 30th January, 2018

Author: Matt Hann

Help to access services

Help to access services

One of the most important roles played by a Home-Start volunteer is to help people access local services in their area. Read more

Published: 18th November, 2016

Updated: 18th April, 2019

Author: Matt Hann

Home-visiting

Home-visiting

Starting in the home, our approach is as individual as the people we’re helping. No judgement, just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2016

Updated: 20th February, 2020

Author: Matt Hann

Our impact in Northern Ireland

Our impact in Northern Ireland

In the past year Home-Start supported 1,456 families in Northern Ireland, with 540 people volunteering their time. Read more

Published: 4th August, 2017

Updated: 25th October, 2019

Author: Matt Hann

Register your interest

Register your interest

Are you interested in volunteering and want to find out more? Get in touch today by filling out our form and someone will be in touch. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2019

Updated: 13th November, 2020

Author: Matt Hann

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  • Press and PR Manager

    Press and PR Manager

    A fantastic opportunity to lead the development of a media and PR programme at Home-Start UK, increase our profile and make sure Home-Start and the families we support are at the heart of the conversation.

  • Welcome to Family Matters - Spring 2022

    Welcome to Family Matters - Spring 2022

    Mum of three, Kelly, welcomes you to the Spring 2022 edition of 'Family Matters' magazine. She shares how Home-Start built her confidence and changed the future prospects for her children. Now she is training to become a Home-Start volunteer herself.

  • Aamira's Story: I didn’t know anyone, I didn’t speak the language and I had no idea what to do next

    Aamira's Story: I didn’t know anyone, I didn’t speak the language and I had no idea what to do next

    Pregnant with her third child, Aamira fled civil war and found safety in the UK. She says Home-Start helped her family build a happy new life. This is her story.

  • Cultivating better mental health

    Cultivating better mental health

    Growing veg has led to a growth in confidence and better and mental wellbeing for mums, thanks to an allotment project run by Home-Start Slough. Find out more.

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  • Find your Home-Start

    Find your Home-Start

    Find your nearest Home-Start using our online map.

  • About us

    About us

    Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.

  • Work for Home-Start UK

    Work for Home-Start UK

    The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff. Please find below current vacancies within Home-Start UK.

  • Find a Home-Start in Scotland

    Find a Home-Start in Scotland

    Find your nearest Home-Start in Scotland

  • Find a Home-Start in Northern Ireland

    Find a Home-Start in Northern Ireland

    Find your nearest Home-Start in Northern Ireland

  • Make a referral

    Make a referral

    We receive referrals from health visitors, GPs, social care and child care practitioners as well as those involved in mental health services, education, early years and probation.

  • Find a Home-Start in Wales

    Find a Home-Start in Wales

    Find your nearest Home-Start in Wales

  • Ways to volunteer - home visiting

    Help parents and their children by visiting them for a couple of hours a week in their own homes.

  • Home-visiting

    Home-visiting

    Starting in the home, our approach is as individual as the people we’re helping. No judgement, just compassionate, confidential help and expert support.

  • Find support for your family

    Find support for your family

    Family pressures can sometimes be difficult to manage without emotional support and guidance around you. Find out how you can get the support you need.

Because childhood can't wait

Because childhood can't wait

The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so no child's future is limited.

Donate here to support Home-Start UK’s work around the country. To support a local Home-Start, you can find their details here. Read more

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Published: 19th March, 2015

Updated: 14th April, 2022

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