Families

Home-Start Deeside is your local Home-Start organisation. At the heart of our charity is the belief that parents have the key role in creating a secure and happy environment for their children. It’s just that sometimes they need a bit of help. That’s where Home-Start comes in.

If you would like to get home visits, or would like to volunteer, give us a call on 01330 824 443 and speak to our friendly staff. Our Banchory office is open Monday to Thursday, 8am to 3.30pm.

Home Support

Home-Start Deeside's family visiting volunteers will visit a family in their own home usually once a week for a few hours to offer support.

Our volunteers help parents going through difficult times including:

Friendly support through difficult times for as long as it is needed.
Understanding that when bringing up children, problems are not unusual.
Reassurance, all parents can sometimes feel overwhelmed. You are not alone!
A listening ear and a shoulder to cry on.
An extra pair of hands volunteers are not baby-sitters or home-helps but can offer you practical help with the children and daily routines.
Reduce isolation access to groups in the community.
Emphasising the positive aspects of family life.

Group Support

We offer local support at our Groups for Home-Start Deeside, Alford and Strathdon Families.

Our groups provide a space for parents to gather, meet and talk, and create their own local support network.

Banchory – Helping Hands

Tuesday Mornings

Banchory - Bits n Bobs
Thursday Mornings

Alford – Mums in Mind

Thursday Mornings

Alford - Bits n Bobs
Thursday Afternoons

We would like to request that due to the nature of these groups that ONLY families receiving support from Home-Start attend.

If you would like any more information about the timings and location, please call our office on 01330 824 443 . Our Banchory Office is open Monday to Thursday, 8am to 3.30pm. Or email info@homestartdeeside.org.