Please note, we are still taking enquiries about volunteering for Home-Start Leeds in readiness for when the current lockdown period is relaxed, when it is predicted that there will be an even greater demand for support to parents/carers support from Home-Start volunteer. If you would like to speak to a member of staff please call 07444380281 …
It is with great regret that, following government and HSUK advice to minimise social contact, we have taken the decision to postpone our home-visiting support at this time. Instead staff and some volunteers will be offering telephone, email support to families. Volunteers will continue to receive support from co-ordinators over the telephone, by email or text. In …
Coronavirus will place the greatest strain on families who are already vulnerable, including those already isolated, facing financial hardship and mental health challenges. Home-Starts across the country are working tirelessly to stay connected with families continue to support families remotely when they can’t visit them in person. They are working with community partners to ensure …
We are working in partnership with other organisations across Leeds and NHS partners to deliver Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service. Home-Start is delivering part of the specialist Perinatal support. Supporting families experiencing perinatal stress, depression, anxiety etc. during pregnancy/infants first 2 years. The overall service is here to help the people of Leeds get the right support, …
CONGRATULATIONS!! Home-Start Leeds have secured the IIV for another 3 years (Oct 2019 – Oct 2022). We would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that was involved and a big special thank you to our volunteers who came in and spoke with the assessor. Here are some quotes from some of our …
Hello Everyone We are now starting our next 2 Preparation Courses in the next couple of weeks. We have the Day Preparation Course beginning Tuesday 1st October 2019 and our Evening Preparation Course will begin on Thursday 10th October 2019. *Preparation Courses run for 15 weeks, once a week for a three hour session. The …
One of our Trustees partners will be participating in this years ‘Road World Championships in Harrogate’ by ‘Cycling 150km’ on Sunday 22nd September 2019 on behalf of Home-Start Leeds. Please take the time to visit Michael’s Just Giving page who is looking to raise an incredible £15,000. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/michael-coupe Here is his story: “I am cycling 150km in the Road …
Hello Everyone We have now started getting ready for our next Preparation course to begin on Tuesday 5th March 2019 from 10am. *Preparation Courses run for 15 weeks once a week for a three hour session. The first two sessions of every preparation course are mandatory for every volunteer. The last Preparation Course ran smoothly …
We are very pleased to announce we have received a grant to maintain our support for kinship families for the next 2 years.
We have received a generous donation of £750 from SLR Consulting, the employers of Vicki, a mum supported by our volunteer Jan when she had her baby triplets. The three girls are now energetic 4 year olds and starting school in September. Many thanks to Vicki for nominating us for this donation.
