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The number of words children hear in their very first days, months and years has a huge impact on their development.
In many of our communities, up to one in two children arrive at school not ready to learn.
Help volunteers like Jasmine make a difference today. Because childhood can’t wait.
In many of our communities, up to one in two children arrive at school not ready to learn.

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Find your Home-Start

Find your nearest Home-Start using our online map.
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.
Find a Home-Start in Scotland

Find your nearest Home-Start in Scotland
Why volunteer?

Home-Start's team of trained volunteers make sure a child’s early years count. By volunteering just a few hours each week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in your community.
Find a Home-Start in Northern Ireland

Find your nearest Home-Start in Northern Ireland
Find a Home-Start in Wales

Find your nearest Home-Start in Wales
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.

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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