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Our blog

Our blog will raise awareness of the need for family support and the difference small acts of kindness make to people’s lives.
Hands-on Early Years Parenting: What stands in the way of dads being more involved?

The Year of the Dad is the time to talk about how we help support men to play a more prominent role in the first years of their child’s lives.
Welcome to our new blog

Our new blog, inviting contributors from our Home-Start network and practitioners from health, education, social welfare and child development to talk about the issues surrounding early years parenting and support.
Home-Start joins celebrities at BGC Charity Day

Home-Start UK and our vice-president, Alastair Stewart, were very proud to take part in the BGC Charity Day in Canary Wharf on Monday 12 September.

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Find your nearest Home-Start

Find your nearest Home-Start using our online map.
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.
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.
Why volunteer?
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.
Great North Run

The Great North Run is the world's largest half marathon. Registration closes at midday on Friday 4 July, so don’t miss out!
Home-visiting

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

For Volunteers’ Week Home-Start is celebrating the 18,500 people who dedicate their time and skills to help families change their lives.
Mental ill health and post natal illness

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

Supporting thousands of fragile parents and children every year

This year Home-Start wants to transform the lives of thousands of children who are facing tragedy and hardship. And it all starts with people just like you. Read more

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