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UNCRC Bill referred to the Supreme Court

Christine Carlin, Director, Home-Start Scotland comments on the UNCRC Bill being referred to the Supreme Court.
NHS England announce new maternal mental health hubs

Home-Start welcomes new hubs but says more must be done to support the mental health of women and families during the perinatal period including more resource for community practitioners and the volunteer workforce.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering
Home-Start welcomes the Start for Life Review

Home-Start is urging the government to make tangible commitments to parents following the publication of their 'Start for Life' review into the first 1001 days of a child's life.

Give a Little Love

Home-Start's partnership between FareShare, John Lewis and Waitrose aims to create an outpouring of kindness to help Britain’s struggling families this Christmas.
BBC Radio 4 Appeal

COVID-19 places the greatest strain on families who are vulnerable, isolated, or facing mental health challenges.

Broadcaster Kaye Adams, shares the story of Mercedes and her young son Toby, for the BBC Radio 4 Appeal.

At a time when so many families are feeling alone, the power of human contact and connection is needed now more than ever.
Help us keep families connected

COVID-19 places the greatest strain on families who are vulnerable, isolated, or facing mental health challenges.

Home-Starts are working tirelessly to stay connected with families and support them remotely when they can’t visit. They are helping families get vital food, baby goods and other supplies delivered to them during the outbreak.

We can’t do it alone. We need your support.
Real Life Parenting

Six-in-ten parents feel pressure from social media to be the ‘perfect parent’. It’s time to talk about the realities of parenting #RealLifeParenting
Thank you for your interest in leaving a gift for Home-Start UK

Thank you for registering your interest in leaving a gift to Home-Start UK in your will. Someone will be in touch to discuss this further.
In many of our communities, up to one in two children arrive at school not ready to learn.
In many of our communities, up to one in two children arrive at school not ready to learn.

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Jasmine volunteers in her local community every week to support children like Daisy.

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The first five years of a child’s life are critical to their future education, health and wellbeing.

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Help children like Daisy. 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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