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We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.
The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited
Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support
Home-Start's team of trained volunteers make sure a child's early years count. By volunteering a few hours each week, you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community
Volunteers are central to the work of Home-Start. They provide invaluable friendship, emotional and practical support to parents in need
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
The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited
Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support
Making a difference in Bristol and South Gloucestershire
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Period: 2019 – 2021
Welcome to Home-Start Bristol
Being a parent, whatever your situation, can be difficult, especially when children are young. Many parents feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the stresses of family life, particularly if they have don’t have the support of family and friends when they need it most. For some parents it’s a particular struggle because they are also trying to cope with issues such as post-natal depression, illness or disability, isolation or multiple birth.
We deliver support through targeted groups in children’s centres across Bristol and South Gloucestershire and through home visiting.
Volunteers are at the heart of everything that we do. Our carefully selected volunteers are all parents themselves and understand the challenges families may be facing. They offer emotional and practical support to help families through difficult times. This friendly parent-to-parent support is a simple yet effective way of enabling families to get back on track.
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We work with you to build on your strength and give you the support you tell us you need.
Ways to Volunteer
By volunteering a few hours each week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community.
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Featured News from Home-Start Bristol
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Summer holiday activities
Despite the frequent and dramatic downpours the summer holidays are nearly here. At Home-Start Bristol we know that it can be hard, and feel very daunting to keep the kids entertained for six weeks so we've tried to put together some things to help. On this page you...
Mums in Mind
In 2023 Home-Start Bristol started delivering Mums in Mind groups in Children's Centres across Bristol. It can be really daunting to come along to a group, especially for the first time but in this case study below you can read about how S overcame her anxiety about...
Best Start – new peer support group for families
We have been funded by South Gloucestershire council to run these new groups for families with children under two who are struggling and would benefit from peer support and a an opportunity to talk about issues that are impacting on their family's well-being. The Best...
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