“Home-Start has meant the world to me. I truly wouldn’t be where I am without your support. You have saved me and my mental health in more ways than one. I will forever be grateful and thankful for her and Home-Start services. Thank you!!”.
If parents can’t cope, children suffer. The impact of which can last a lifetime.
Life can be tough and parenting a challenge. There are so many reasons for this, poverty, poor mental health, disabilities, domestic abuse and isolation.
And this is where Home-Start steps in, we offer volunteer-led support to help prevent crisis and family breakdown. Volunteers that are recruited locally and who we train and support before they begin their home-visiting support for a local family.
Find out more about how we support families here
Watch our film of Chelsea’s Story:
Hear the story of Chelsea and her daughter Lillie, and how Home-Start Rochdale made such a difference to their lives.