SUPPORT
Families
Home-Start Deeside, Alford and Strathdon have recently merged with Home-Start Kincardine and we are now known as Home-Start South Aberdeenshire. 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. But we know 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, please contact: office@homestartsa.org and someone will get back to you.
Home-Start South Aberdeenshire covers the Kincardine and Mearns area.
If you live in this area and believe we can help, contact us to self refer, or speak to your Health Visitor or GP.
Home Support
Home-Start South Aberdeenshire 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.
- Reducing isolation access to groups in the community.
- Emphasising the positive aspects of family life.
