Offers friendship
and informal support to
parents with young children in Stoke-on-Trent so that every
child can have a good start in life
Offers
home-visiting support to families
under stress where there is at least one child under five years of age
Runs daily Family
Groups for parents and
their children. The children are cared for in our OFSTED registered
crèche by trained and qualified childcare workers.
Believes that
children need a happy and
secure childhood and that parents play the key role in giving their
children a good start in life and helping them achieve their potential
Supports parents
as they grow in
confidence, works towards strengthening parents’
relationships
with their children and encourages them to widen their links with the
community.
Wants to see a
society in which every
parent has the support they need to give their children the best
possible start in life
Aims and Objectives
Offering support,
friendship and practical assistance to families
Being available to
families who are experiencing frustrations or difficulties
Visiting families
in
their own homes where problems exist, respecting the dignity and
identity of the individual
Developing a
relationship
with the family in which time, flexibility of approach and
understanding can be shared
Encouraging the
parents'
strengths and emotional well being for the ultimate benefit of their
children
Reassuring parents
that
difficulties in bringing up children are not unusual and emphasising
the pleasures of family life
Encouraging
families to
widen their network of relationships and to use community support and
services effectively
Working towards
the
increased confidence and independence of the family
Home-Start
Stoke-on-Trent is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England
and Wales. Company No: 05122087
Registered as a
charity in England and Wales. Registered Charity no: 1104245.
Patron: HRH Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy, GCVO.