Home-Start Hampshire is a voluntary support group in The Meon Valley. Highly trained volunteers offer regular support and practical help to families under stress to help give their children the best possible start in life. Support is confidential, non-judgemental and as individual as the families they help.
Home-Start Hampshire works because the volunteers understand how hard being a parent can be. They work alongside parents, in a group setting or in their own homes, to help them cope with the stresses and strains of life and make sure they have the confidence, skills, time and strength they need to nurture their children.
They provide a range of support to families with children aged 0-11 years old across the county, with one-to-one home visiting support or at our family support groups.
A donation by the James Tuttiett Charitable Trust, has enabled the charity to establish a new family support group in The Meon Valley. The funding has enabled them to provide much needed support to local families facing common parenting challenges and facing isolation.
At the groups parents are given the opportunity to build relationships and networks with other parents experiencing similar challenges. Families can seek support from an experienced member of staff or from one of their highly trained volunteers.
Family support groups provide parents and children with the opportunity to:
Develop skills to manage and navigate common parenting challenges
Help parents and children make new friends and feel more connected with your community
Support well-being and develop ways to manage this
Join in with fun games and activities with your children
Feedback from parents attending the group say:
“It’s very helpful and you feel relaxed. Offload or just having a minute to yourself it’s great ☺”
“It’s a lovely group where my son can make friends and no judgement when we’re having an offish day the ladies that run it and help run it are angels”
For more information about Home Start Hampshire or to volunteer please email:
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