Home-Start North West Gloucestershire
There for parents when they need us most,
because childhood can't wait.
Are you a Parent in Need of Support?
Who we support?
We can support any parent living in the North and West areas of Gloucestershire which includes Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the Forest of Dean. We can support you if you have one or more children under the age of 5 and if you need some extra help during what, may be, a challenging period in your life.
There are many reasons why parents need support and these can include:
- Feeling isolated, maybe with no family nearby and struggling to make friends
- Suffering with post-natal depression and maybe finding it hard to talk to anyone about it
- Having a hard time coping with your child’s illness or disability
- Being affected by the death of a family member
- Struggling with the emotional and practical demands of twins, triplets or children under 5
- Finding it hard to cope with relationship difficulties
- Feeling exhausted or depressed
- Coping with your own illness or disability
If you are a parent with at least one child under the age of five then we may be able to help you. Find out what parents have said about us on our Testimonials.
What we offer?
Home Visiting Support
A carefully selected and trained volunteer, who has parenting experience, will visit regularly for 2-3 hours a week in the family home. Volunteers offer emotional and practical support which is tailored to what the parent decides would be helpful. Needs can vary from week to week so our support is flexible and responsive and can include:
- Being a listening ear or someone to talk to
- Reassurance, encouragement and motivation when facing parenting challenges
- Practical help and support
- Help to find out about and access other local amenities and services
- Emotional support to help parents find ways to manage and resolve problems
- Direct support for children including playing, listening, having fun, establishing routines, encouraging development and providing opportunities for outings and treats
- Outreach and family groups so parents can get out, meet others and become more involved in their own community
- Information and links to other organisations including health and educational services
Group support – Mothers in Mind
Home-Start North and West Gloucestershire offer Mothers in Mind Peer Support groups each term. Go to the Group page to find out more details.
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