We’re 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
Making a difference in North Down
Number of Children Supported
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Volunteers Supporting Families
Number of Children Supported
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Volunteers Supporting Families
Period: 2017-2018
Home-Start North Down provides a service to North Down, including Bangor, Conlig, Donaghadee and Holywood in Northern Ireland.
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.
That’s when Home-Start North Down can help. A carefully selected volunteer, who has parenting experience, can visit regularly and offer emotional and practical support. This friendly parent-to-parent support is a simple yet effective way of enabling families to get back on track.
Please take a moment to browse through the pages of this website to find out more about our service, how to become a home-visiting volunteer or how you could offer your time by becoming a trustee of the charity.
Get Support
We work with you to build on your strength and give you the support you tell us you need.
Ways to Volunteer
By volunteering a few hours each week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community.
Why fundraise for us?
A child’s earliest years are the most important. Home-Start wants to make sure those years count. Can you help us?
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Latest News from Home-Start North Down
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New Instagram Account
We’ve Moved to a New Instagram Account! We’ve got some exciting news — we’ve launched a brand-new Instagram account! After our previous account became inactive, we’re starting fresh with @homestartnorthdown. You can now find us over there, where we’ll continue...
A Huge Thank You to our Volunteers
A Morning Out With Our Volunteers The sun was shining on our volunteers as we headed out to Mount Stewart for a much-deserved treat! We enjoyed a cuppa and bun and had a dander through the gorgeous gardens and house. We count ourselves lucky to have a wonderful group...
Volunteer Training this Autumn
Volunteers Needed for Autumn Training Session Home-Start North Down is looking for volunteers to join our volunteer training course this autumn. Perhaps you’re looking for a rewarding way to make a real difference in the community? We’d love to chat with you about...
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