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Support and friendship for families, because childhood can't wait
Home-Start Edinburgh
"Home-Start has helped me so much and has turned my life around"
We work with you to build on your strengths and give you the support you tell us you need.
Volunteers who know about being a parent, support other parents by visiting them at home.
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What we do
Home-Start Edinburgh…
- Support parents with young children at home
- Recruit and train volunteers to provide this support
Additionally, as part of its on-going programme, HSE runs regular parent and children groups and arranges social events for referred families.
Being a parent, whatever your age, background or other circumstances, isn’t always easy. This, coupled with other pressures in life such as illness, stress or financial worries can make parenting even more difficult and overwhelming.
Nationwide, Home-Start support 27,000 families each year
13,500 trained volunteers throughout the UK
Home-Start volunteers visit families once a week for a couple of hours in their own homes, supporting parents in situations as diverse as isolation, bereavement, multiple births, illness, disability or who are just finding parenting a struggle. They provide non-judgemental practical and emotional support and help build the family’s confidence and ability to cope.
Our volunteers are trained to a high standard, checked under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) legislation and understand the needs of families. HSE works with all families in need of support who have at least one child under the age of five.
Based in Leith since 1986, HSE is a registered charity managed by a Board of Trustees and the registered office is 4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW.
Our team is friendly, approachable and caring. It consists of a Manager, Senior Coordinator, Family Support Coordinator, Administrator and a team of Volunteers.
Background information
The earliest years make the biggest impact, make sure those years count
Starting in the home, our approach is as individual as the people we help
We give compassionate, confidential help and expert support
Sharing local expertise can drive local, regional and national change
“Walking into your office that day was one of the best things I’ve ever done, as the support we’ve had has been invaluable!”
