We’re 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.
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.
Click on the play button to view our video
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
Number of Children Supported
Number of Families Supported
Volunteers Supporting Families
Period: 2021 – 2022
August Updates, Opportunities, and Events
As we move into the final weeks of summer, we have lots of exciting August updates, opportunities and events to share with our Home-Start Camden & Islington community. From welcoming new volunteers and supporting families through our upcoming activities, to...
Walk, Run or Jog Your Way to Changing Families’ Lives
This October, Home-Start Camden & Islington will be taking part in the Lace Up for London: Regent’s Park 5K & 10K Run 2026 for our third year, and we’re inviting our amazing community of supporters, volunteers, partners and friends to join us as part of Team...
Every Child Deserves to Dream Big: Why Confidence, Aspiration and Educational Opportunities Matter
Where Belief Begins Recently, my seven-year-old daughter told me she couldn't be a teacher anymore. It has always been her dream job, but someone in her class told her she wasn’t good at maths. She got some answers wrong, everyone laughed, and now she thinks she’s not...
We are proudly supported by
