We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.
Supporting parents with young children
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The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited
Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support
Home-Start's team of trained volunteers make sure a child's early years count. By volunteering a few hours each week, you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community
Volunteers are central to the work of Home-Start. They provide invaluable friendship, emotional and practical support to parents in need.
Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can't wait
The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited.
Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support
Making a difference in the Cotswolds
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Period: 2023 – 2024
Welcome to Home-Start Cotswolds
Our trained volunteers are parents so they understand how hard it can be to bring up young children. They visit families every week, working alongside parents, in their own homes, to help them through the problems they are facing. We also run groups in various locations across the region (see Family Support in menu bar above for more information).
Please browse our website to see if we can help you and your family. But if you would rather speak to someone from Home-Start Cotswolds please call us on 01285 885391 or send us a message on our Contact Us page.
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We work with you to build on your strengths and provide the support you tell us you need.
Ways to Volunteer
By volunteering for just a few hours each week, you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community.
Why fundraise for us?
A child’s earliest years are the most important. Home-Start wants to make sure those years count. Can you help us?
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Latest News from Home-Start Cotswolds
Below here we have the last three news items published by Home-Start Cotswolds. The latest information is at the top left of the section below, with older information to the right and down the page. To open an item, click on the title, image (if one is present), or the read more link.
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Our Baby & Me Groups: New dates for January 2025!
"It has been the highlight of my week. Each of the different sessions was helpful and informative and it was a really lovely group" (Mum who attended Baby & Me 2024) We're pleased to announce new dates for our our Baby & Me groups in the new year. ...
Christmas Shopping online? You can donate to us for free as you shop!
If you are shopping online for Christmas this year (or any time of year for that matter!) did you know that you can generate free donations to Home-Start Cotswolds? It's simple and free to register with 'Give As you Live' and each time you purchase online you'll...
Volunteer Get Together!
We had a wonderful get together with our volunteers last week. We took over a big table at the Old Prison Cafe in Northleach for a cup of tea and a good chat! It was lovely to see those who could make it, it's always a great opportunity for us to catch up,...
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