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Volunteer writes children's books for Home-Start

When her cancer went into remission Home-Start volunteer Jane Huddleston was inspired to write children's books about the secret life of dragons
Your baby's tears

It can be tough to experience your baby crying - especially when it’s a guessing game to figure out why. Crying is how a baby communicates with us, letting us know they need our help. Watch Home-Start's video on responding to your baby's tears. #HomeStartTipsForParents
Lin Hinnigan - Chair of Trustees
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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

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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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.
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

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

More than a third of parents we support ask for our help to cope with postnatal illness, their own or their child's mental ill-health...

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.

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