Home-Start UK
The National organisation was started in Leicester by Margaret Harrison in the 1970’s when she realised so many families were missing the vital family support that had been available in a former, less mobile, society.
Formerly a young mother facing trials and difficulties and lacking parenting experience, was able to call on a mother, aunt or older sibling close by for help and support.
Modern society sees young parents often miles away from family and friends. Alone, they were facing the difficulties of post-natal depression, multiple births, children with special needs, dysfunctional or bereaved family life.
Find out more about the history and structure of the organisation on the Home-Start UK website.
