Home Start Daventry and South Northants

01327 353139

Providing practical support and friendship to families in need in Daventry and South Northants

Home-Start offers support and friendship to families with at least one child under five struggling to cope with issues such as postnatal illness, disability, multiple births or isolation. Our volunteers understand that being a parent can be overwhelming, particularly if a family is going through a difficult time. They will visit a family in their own home usually once a week and give friendly, informal, practical and emotional support that helps build the family's confidence and ability to cope.

Why the community needs us
Home-Start volunteers provide vulnerable families with the support that they need to manage the difficulties that they are facing and to enjoy family life. Families often welcome Home-start's informal approach, even when they are reluctant or unable to take up other forms of support. Volunteers commonly give parents the confidence and support to access community activities and other services

Our impact on the community
During the year 2013 to 2014, Home-Start Daventry and South Northants supported 45 families. Within these families there were 128 children - 81 under 5 years old and 47 over 5's. Eighteen of these children were considered to be disabled by their main carer and we supported 14 lone parent families. We organised a Craft Morning, an outing to Salcey Forest as well as a Christmas Party. Six new volunteers were recruited and trained.

Volunteers needed

We are currently recruiting home-visiting volunteers. Prep Course starts January 2015. Parenting experience required. Also live in the Daventry and South Northants area. Please call us on 01327 353139 for further information.

What your gift could provide

£17

A volunteer's weekly expenses enabling them to visit a family

£250

One month of home visiting support for a family

£250

A full year's training for a volunteer

Charity Information

Home Start Daventry and South Northants

Telephone: 01327 353139

Address: 1st Floor, Victoria House, 138 Watling Street East, TOWCESTER Northamptonshire NN12 6BT

Established in: 1996

Registered charity no.: 1105831