Home-Start Richmond, Kingston & Hounslow

**Home-Start Richmond, Kingston & Hounslow - Supporting Families with Young Children** **Overview:** Home-Start Richmond, Kingston & Hounslow is a community network offering compassionate and confidential support to families with children under five. Our trained volunteers, along with expert staff, provide a range of assistance tailored to meet the needs of struggling families. **Who We Support:** We offer support to: - Families with at least one child under five, including expectant mothers in their third trimester. - Families facing challenges such as: - Mental health difficulties (e.g., post-natal depression, anxiety) - Isolation or loneliness - Relationship issues or domestic abuse - Physical health problems - Financial instability or poor housing conditions - The demands of early childhood, including those with children with disabilities or developmental delays **Services Offered:** Our services include: - **Telephone Support:** Accessible guidance and advice. - **Walk and Talk:** Personal meetings for support and connection. - **Home-Visiting:** One-on-one support provided in the family's home environment. - **Family Play-and-Support Groups:** Weekly term-time sessions in a nurturing space to foster children's confidence and development. **Volunteer Support:** All our volunteers are parents or have parenting experience, enabling them to connect with families authentically. Each family is matched with a dedicated volunteer who provides weekly support through home visits or phone calls, offering a listening ear and practical advice. **Group Sessions:** Weekly play and support groups are held in each borough, providing a safe environment for parents and children to engage, play, and learn together. **Service Areas:** We serve families in: - The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames - The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames - The London Borough of Hounslow **How to Refer a Family:** Self-referrals and professional referrals are welcomed from: - GPs and health professionals - Midwives and perinatal mental health services - Health visitors, social workers, and early help providers - Children's centres, nurseries, schools, and not-for-profit organisations To refer a family, please [complete our online referral form](#). A team member will contact you shortly to discuss the family's needs. **Contact Us:** For additional questions or support, please reach out to us at: - Phone: [Insert phone number] - Email: [Insert email address] - Postcode: [Insert postcode] **Get Involved:** If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, don't hesitate—refer today and let us help make a difference for families in need.