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New podcast: helping Anna overcome domestic abuse

Domestic abuse will affect one in four women, and one in six men in their lifetime. In our latest podcast, Anna shares her story and explains how Home-Start Greenwich supported her.
Naughty is not nice – especially when you’re in Primary 1

Sue Palmer, a leading figure in the play-based education movement in Scotland, reminds us why we should question the way formal schooling affects very young children.
Kiddi Caru raise £6,000 for Home-Start UK

Kiddi Caru day nurseries have raised an amazing £6,000 for Home-Start by hosting 36 Family Fun Days throughout summer.
Sam Alcock - Rutland Half Marathon

Raising money for families going through tough times.

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About us

Home-Start is one of the leading family support charities in the UK. We help families with young children deal with whatever life throws at them.
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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.
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When a parent can't cope with whatever life is throwing at them, then their children will suffer. When a family asks us for help, it is a volunteer who makes the difference.
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Help parents and their children by visiting them for a couple of hours a week in their own homes.
Home-visiting

Home-visiting support, delivered by a volunteer in a family’s own home, is at the heart of what Home-Start does.

Supporting thousands of fragile parents and children every year

This year Home-Start UK wants to transform the lives of thousands of children who are facing tragedy and hardship. And it all starts with people just like you. This is a donation to support Home-Start UK's work across the country, if you want to support a local Home-Start and their work in your community please contact them directly. Read more

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