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Registered charity no: 1108847
We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.
Home-Start's partnership between FareShare, John Lewis & Waitrose aims to create an outpouring of kindness to help Britain's struggling families this Christmas
The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited
Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support
Home-Start's team of trained volunteers make sure a child's early years count. By volunteering a few hours each week, you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community
Volunteers are central to the work of Home-Start. They provide invaluable friendship, emotional and practical support to parents in need.
Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can't wait
The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited.
Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support
Making a difference in Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere
Number of Children Supported
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Number of Children Supported
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Period: 2018-2019
Home-Start Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere is a charity providing a service throughout the whole of Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere Districts in Hertfordshire.
Being a parent, whatever your situation, can be very challenging, especially when children are young. Many parents feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the stresses of family life. For some parents it’s a particular struggle because they are also coping with issues such as post-natal depression, their or their child’s illness or disability, isolation or multiple births. That’s when parents need support.
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By volunteering a few hours each week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community.
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Latest News from Home-Start Watford, Three Rivers & Hertsmere
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National Gardening Week
It’s National Gardening Week and we know that the little ones love to be outside and in the garden. It engages all of their senses when they touch, feel and take care of plants, and it’s great for their motor skills. We’ve popped below a few ideas that you can do...
Useful Contacts
We know things are a little tricky at the moment so we wanted to share some useful contacts. Citizen advice Bureaus – opening times and telephone numbers. Oxhey: Monday - Friday 10.00 - 4.00 - local advice number 0208 515 8321, if no answer please leave a message and...
Merry Christmas from Home-Start Watford!
Home-Start staff and volunteering team will be having a Christmas break from 24 December 2020 – 3 January 2021 inclusive. This means that mobile phones, the office phone and emails will not be picked up until Monday 4 January 2021. We know that Christmas time,...
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