Home-Start North West Gloucestershire
There for parents when they need us most,
because childhood can't wait.
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Why refer a family to Home-Start?
Every year we talk to families, volunteers and professionals about Home-Start support and the effects and outcomes we have achieved. Through this vital monitoring and evaluation of our services, we know that by supporting parents, Home-Start makes positive and sometimes invaluable contributions to family life and in ensures children have the best childhood possible.
Research shows:
- That our support is effective in reducing social isolation and connecting individuals to their communities.
- Parents appreciate our friendly and relaxed approach, especially when they find it difficult to access other support services.
- Home-Start volunteers and targeted group-work act as a bridge between families and the social and economic benefits and services in their community that they may otherwise miss out on.
- Home-Start’s non-time limited support means that families have time to build up a relationship of trust with Home-Start who are able to walk alongside the family for as long as is necessary and needed to overcome the challenges they are facing.
Who can refer families to Home-Start?
Home-Start North and West Gloucestershire is committed to providing a safe, efficient and responsive service to local families with young children. Referrals are accepted only with the consent of families and can include self-referrals from families themselves.
We work hard to build and maintain a relationship with referrers and families so that they are clear about what we can and cannot offer. The primary purpose of Home-Start is to offer support, friendship and practical help to families in their own homes or in group-settings.
Our main referrers are health visitors, midwives, social care and other professionals working with families and pre-school aged children. This includes GPs and those working in mental health, education, early years and youth support.
When a family is referred to us or refers themselves, they will be supported by an experienced, professionally run organisation that offers high quality support.
How to refer a family to Home-Start
Our referral procedures are designed to support all of our safeguarding practices, including informing referrers of any changes in and the ending of support.
For each referral, a form must be completed. Referral forms can be downloaded from this page or can be requested by emailing enquiries@homestartnwglos.org.uk
Referrers are more than welcome, but not obliged, to phone our main office on 07584 472025 to discuss a referral before making it. If you would like to refer yourself and your own family to us for support, please use the form below.
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