We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.

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Because childhood cannot wait

The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited

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How we work with you

Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support

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Why Volunteer

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

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Volunteering

Volunteers are central to the work of Home-Start. They provide invaluable friendship, emotional and practical support to parents in need.

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About Us

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

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Donations

The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited.

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How we work with you

Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support

Home-Start Southwark
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Welcome to Home-Start Camden & Islington

​Home-Start Camden & Islington  (HSC&I) offers free, confidential support and practical help to parents of children under five in the London Boroughs of Camden and Islington who are struggling.

Being a parent, whatever your situation, can be very difficult, especially when children are young. Many parents feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the stresses of parenting, particularly if they are isolated. That’s when parents need support. That’s when Home-Start Camden & Islington can help.

Our staff work to understand the needs of the family and keep in touch to ensure the family gets what they want from Home-Start. We train, supervise and check volunteers for safeguarding purposes to ensure everyone is safe.

​A volunteer, who has parenting or childcare experience themselves, regularly visits a family in their own home, offering support for as long as it is helpful or needed.

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Referrals

We work with you to build on your strength and give you the support you tell us you need.

Volunteer

By volunteering a few hours each week you can change the lives of young children and their parents in your community.

Support us

We want to help as many families as we can. Can you fundraise for us or become a supporter?

Making a difference in Camden & Islington

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Period: 2021 – 2022

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