WHO CAN MAKE A REFERRAL

However, anyone may refer to Home-Start

with the consent of the parent. 

      Links:  

• Information for partners and referrers leaflet

• Feedback form 

• Referral form                       Download adobe reader here

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A REFERRAL IS MADE?

• The referral will be allocated to the appropriate Co-ordinator

• An appointment is made for a Co-ordinator to visit the family in their own home to explain what Home-Start is all about

• The family agree to accept Home-Start and decide, with the Co-ordinator, whether to have a volunteer, family group, both or none

• The Co-ordinator will then carefully select a volunteer, a Family Support Worker or arrange a place in the  group

• The Co-ordinator will introduce the volunteer or the Family Support Worker to the family or alternatively the family will be introduced to the Family Group

• Regular support is then provided by the volunteer or Family Support Worker

• Regular reviews are undertaken involving the family, volunteer, referrer and Co-ordinator

• The family receives support from Home-Start for as long as it is necessary