We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.
Making a difference in Stroud and Gloucester
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Period: 2021-22
Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester is a local charity which supports parents with children under 5 years of age who are going through challenging times.
We want to see a society in which every parent has the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. We believe that every parent plays a key role in ensuring that children have a happy and secure childhood.
Being a parent, whatever your situation, can be very difficult, especially when children are young. Many parents feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the stresses of family life, particularly if they have little support from family and friends when they need it most.
For some parents it’s a particular struggle because they are also having to cope with issues such as post-natal depression, their own or their child’s illness or disability, isolation or multiple birth.
That’s when parents need support. That’s when Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester can help.
We are support over 600 families every year through a plethora of different services including home visiting by trained volunteers, antenatal and postnatal groups, a perinatal mental health peer support programme and a Dad Matters project to specifically support dads to have the best relationships possible with their children.
We offer holistic support to families for as long as is necessary, ensuring that we have time to build up trust with them in order to walk alongside them, supporting them to make the positive changes necessary to deal with the challenges that they face and to create the best start in life for their children.
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Latest News from Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester
Below here we have the last three news items published by Home-Start Stroud & Gloucester. The latest information is at the top left of the section below, with older information to the right and down the page. To open an item, click on the title, image (if one is present), or the read more link.
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We are recruiting for a Family Support Coordinator
Family and Volunteer Co-ordinator Salary £29,777 FTE | £17,705 pro rata (22 hours) Have you got brilliant people skills? Do you share our passion for supporting families? If you have experience in early years, family support, mental health support or community work,...
Home-Start Dance Extravaganza – Celebrating 25 Years
Join us at our unforgettable afternoon of talent and joy 🌟 Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of talent, joy, and giving back at Nailsworth Town Hall on Saturday, 13th April at 2:30 PM! Get ready to be mesmerized by a dazzling dance display featuring countless...
Local Hero Awarded Volunteer of the Year in Trustee Category
Home-Start UK's Volunteer Awards, a celebration of the selfless contributions of volunteers, took place on Thursday, 18th January, honoring outstanding individuals from across the country. The event, held online and attended by more than 200 people, showcased the...