At Home-Start York, we know that being a parent isn't always easy and that life can bring stress and challenges that get in the way of an enjoyable family life.

We support parents with pre school children, helping them give their children the best possible start in life. Offering a unique, confidential family support service, Home-Starts approach has a proven, lasting, positive impact on the development of children and the health and well-being of their parents. We provide support to families with children under 5 who are finding parenting a challenge due to external stresses such as depression, loneliness, illness or disability.  Our team of volunteers visit a parent in their home each week for a few hours to support, empower and motivate, encouraging positive change.

Home-Start York is an independent charity that began in 1988. We are affiliated to the national Home-Start UK network who provide us with training, information, support and guidance but we are responsible for our own management and securing our own funding. Our carefully recruited volunteers are all people who understand the demands of being a parent or carer and bring care and kindness to their role. 

To find out more about receiving support or to refer a family to Home-Start York, please download our referral form click Get Support box below.

Home-Start is not a crisis organisation. We work with families consent and engagement and in partnership with other support providers.