Home-Start Medway offers free, confidential, and compassionate support to parents and carers of children under 5 living in Medway.
If you are going through a difficult time—whether feeling isolated, coping with post-natal depression, managing your own or your child’s illness or disability, grieving a loss, or struggling with the demands of young children—our service is here for you.
What we offer:
- Regular visits (2-3 hours per week) from a carefully selected and trained volunteer with parenting experience
- Emotional and practical support tailored to your needs
- A listening ear and adult company
- Help with playing and engaging with your children
- Reassurance, encouragement, and motivation
- Support to access other local amenities and services
- Flexible, responsive help based on what you agree would be most useful
Our volunteers visit you in your own home, providing a safe and supportive environment. We aim to reduce isolation, boost confidence, and help you navigate challenges so you and your children can thrive.
How to access support:
- You can self-refer, or be referred by a friend, family member, or professional (such as a Health Visitor, Midwife, Children’s Centre, or School Support Worker).
- Once we receive your referral, we will contact you to arrange a visit and discuss your needs.
- Our service is independent, confidential, and always provided at your request.
Eligibility:
- Live in Medway
- Have one or more children under the age of 5
Cost: This service is free for eligible families.
If you need support, please get in touch—we are here to help, because childhood can't wait.
You must live in Medway.
Have one or more children under the age of 5