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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
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 North West Kent
Number of Children Supported
Number of Families Supported
Volunteers Supporting Families
Number of Children Supported
Number of Families Supported
Volunteers Supporting Families
Period: 2019 – 2020
Welcome to Home-Start North West Kent
Home-Start North West Kent offers free, confidential support, friendship and practical help to parents of children under five in Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and surrounding villages; who are going through a difficult time.
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 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 or their child’s illness or disability, isolation or multiple birth.
A carefully selected volunteer, who has parenting experience themselves, regularly visits a family, in their own home, offering emotional and practical support through difficult times for up to a year it is helpful or needed. We aim to work with families most in need with the volunteers we have on board. This friendly parent-to-parent support is a simple yet effective way of enabling families to get back on track.
Our staff team work to understand the needs of the family and keep in touch to ensure they get what they continue to feel the benefits of our service. We also train, supervise and check volunteers for safeguarding purposes to ensure everyone is safe.
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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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A Families Thank You
Volunteer and Trustee, Dawn has been the volunteer with Home-Start for a year. A lovely letter from the family she supports. Thank you Dawn for everything you do If you would like to volunteer for Home-Start and make a difference, all information can be found on our...
FAMILY PIZZA MAKING
Family Pizza Making During the summer holidays we had an amazing day at our pizza making event. As you can see the Children enjoyed themselves, creating and eating their pizzas. Home-Start NWK staff and volunteers would like to say a big THANK YOU!!! to Dartford Lions...
CORONATON LUNCHEON
Coronation Celebrations What a fantastic celebration at the King Charles coronation Luncheon held on Wednesday 24th May. The event was hosted by Home-Start NWK, Waterside parents Centre and Age UK Medway. A BIG THANK YOU TO Waterside Parents Centre - Jennie and the...
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