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Our work in Scotland

Home-Start delivers the Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) approach and is ideally placed to help the Scottish Government and others build stronger communities and brighter futures for all Scotland’s children.  Home-Start knows that well-trained volunteers complement the early years workforce, significantly contributing to the support families receive and enabling them to access services when they are most needed.

Find out about the different ways we are working with families across Scotland.

Support for families in the perinatal period

Support for families in the perinatal period

This summary report on families in the perinatal period and their contribution to PNIMH is based on a survey of local Home-Starts to gather information around current activities, areas of identified unmet needs and the support needs of the network to facilitate their work in this area. Read more

Published: 21st April, 2020

Author: Matt Hann

Reflecting modern Scotland

Reflecting modern Scotland

Home-Start is responding to the changing and diverse needs of families. Read more

Published: 12th December, 2017

Author: Matt Hann

Home-visiting

Home-visiting

Starting in the home, our approach is as individual as the people we’re helping. No judgement, just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2016

Updated: 29th November, 2024

Author: Matt Hann

Help to access services

Help to access services

One of the most important roles played by a Home-Start volunteer is to help people access local services in their area. Read more

Published: 18th November, 2016

Updated: 29th December, 2023

Author: Matt Hann

Working with dads and male carers

Working with dads and male carers

Home-Start UK is committed to working more effectively with more dads and male carers in Scotland. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2016

Updated: 18th April, 2019

Author: Matt Hann

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  • Eve's story: I didn’t know if my daughter would survive the journey home from the maternity ward

    Eve's story: I didn’t know if my daughter would survive the journey home from the maternity ward

    Donna was Eve's volunteer who walked into her life at her lowest point. With Donna's support, she found the courage to open the door again and even step out. Before Donna, she couldn't.

  • Emily's story: Having Judith there means I can breathe

    Emily's story: Having Judith there means I can breathe

    Mum Emily tells us how isolating being a parent became for her and how living with a disability adds another layer. Judith, her Home-Start volunteer helped to make life's challenges feel easier.

  • Lauren's story: I felt invisible, but someone finally believed in me

    Lauren's story: I felt invisible, but someone finally believed in me

    Lauren had complications during her pregnancy, but that was just the start of what she had to face. Her son was born with several needs which led to him having a gastrostomy. All of this, feeling anxious and overwhelmed meant her mental health collapsed. Lauren didn't want to accept Home-Start support at first, but her Home-Start volunteer Alison believed in her and that made all the difference.

  • Gina's story: Hopeless and homeless, until Home-Start helped us

    Gina's story: Hopeless and homeless, until Home-Start helped us

    Mum Gina explains how her family faced isolation, eviction and homelessness. Vital support through Home-Start helped them survive a situation no family should ever have to face.

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  • Where we work

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    About us

    Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.

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    Work for Home-Start UK

    The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff. Please find below current vacancies within Home-Start UK.

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  • Find a Home-Start in Scotland

    Find a Home-Start in Scotland

    Find your nearest Home-Start in Scotland

  • Register your interest in Volunteering

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  • Find a Home-Start in Northern Ireland

    Find a Home-Start in Northern Ireland

    Find your nearest Home-Start in Northern Ireland

  • Find a Home-Start in Wales

    Find a Home-Start in Wales

    Find your nearest Home-Start in Wales

  • Home-visiting

    Home-visiting

    Starting in the home, our approach is as individual as the people we’re helping. No judgement, just compassionate, confidential help and expert support.

Because childhood can't wait

The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so no child's future is limited. Read more

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Published: 19th March, 2015

Updated: 2nd February, 2026

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Help us change a child's future

The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so no child's future is limited. Read more

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Published: 9th April, 2026

Updated: 30th April, 2026

Author: Beth Wilson

Help give another child the best start in life

The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so no child's future is limited. Read more

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Published: 9th April, 2026

Author: Beth Wilson

  • Having the support to build myself up from the ground up means the boys have a happier mum and a more stable home life.

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