We operate in the Suffolk Coastal and East Ipswich areas of Suffolk. We train volunteers who visit families at home each week, supporting parents in situations as diverse as isolation, bereavement, multiple births, illness, disability along with those that are just finding parenting a struggle. Our volunteers provide non-judgemental, practical and emotional support and help build the family's confidence and ability to cope. We also run four family groups in the local area.

Home-Start aims to give children the best possible start in life. We support parents to grow in confidence, strengthen their relationships with their children, improve their Health and wellbeing and widen their links locally by;- offering support and friendship- visiting families at home, where the dignity and identity of individuals can be respected and protected - developing relationships with the family in which they gain time to share their thoughts-