About us

Home-Start is my first port of call for support for families due to the service they provide, and the positive feedback I receive from families.

Helping families in Teesside since 1981. Home-Start Teesside is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Starting in the home, our approach is tailored to what the family needs. No judgement, it's just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. Home-Start Teesside covers Stockton, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland.

How we can help your family

Being a parent has never been easy. It can be lonely, frustrating and over-whelming. Life-changing events can happen to anyone. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to alongside you to overcome the challenges you are facing.

What we do

Home-Start Teesside offers befriending support along with practical and emotional advice in the homes of families who are having difficulties managing parenting for a variety of different reasons. It may be that parents are experiencing:

Poor mental or physical health
Postnatal depression
Bereavement
Financial worries
Loneliness and isolation
Multiple births
First time parent
Have a child with additional needs

Home-Start Teesside covers Stockton, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland.

Get support

They helped me with my confidence and helped me to feel better in my ability to be the best mum possible.

Alana

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