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Home-Start Herts recognises a child’s early years make the biggest impact. A nurturing, stable family life teaches children how to love, learn and paves the way to a happy, confident adulthood. We help vulnerable parents to provide this positive environment so their children can have the best start.
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Situation
Parenting can be fun; but it can also be challenging. Some parents feel totally overwhelmed and unable to cope. Vulnerable families face issues like isolation, poor mental health, domestic abuse and managing children with additional needs or disabilities. When parents struggle they’re often unable to provide the love and security their children need, through no fault of their own. COVID-19 has exacerbated these issues, especially mental health and isolation, having an impact on children too.
Solution
We provide early intervention via an intensive support package tailored to meet each family’s needs. Our volunteer mentors provide weekly emotional and practical support to help parents build confidence and coping strategies. Usually this is in a group or 1:1 setting, currently delivered remotely.