Our Vision
Children will have the best start in life
Families will be safe, healthy and resilient
Home-Start Kirklees is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of children. We offer practical and emotional support to families living in Kirklees with at least one child under the age of 5 and not in full time education.
We recognise the ongoing challenges of raising our children in a safe and nurturing environment whilst coping with the stresses of ill health, isolation, disrupted relationships, insecure housing, financial insecurity, trauma, abuse and loss. Sometimes, we also just need someone to talk to, to be there to listen.
Since 1999 our volunteers have been visiting families in their own home, offering unique, needs-led support and sharing their own parenting experiences and helping families to build their resilience to
We also have a young parents project which allows us to offer further support to families in our community.
Welcome to Home-Start Kirklees
Home-Start Kirklees is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of children. We offer practical and emotional support to families living in Kirklees with at least one child under the age of 5 and not in full time education.
We recognise the ongoing challenges of raising our children in a safe and nurturing environment whilst coping with the stresses of ill health, isolation, disrupted relationships, insecure housing, financial insecurity, trauma, abuse and loss. Sometimes, we also just need someone to talk to, to be there to listen.
Since 1999 our volunteers have been visiting families in their own home, offering unique, needs-led support and sharing their own parenting experiences and helping families to build their resilience to
We also have a young parents project which allows us to offer further support to families in our community.
Latest news & events
Gemma’s story
I was referred to Home-Start Kirklees by my child’s nursery because I was struggling with my children and their behaviour. This was affecting my own...
Adrian’s story
When I first met my partner, who was pregnant and fleeing a violent marriage, I knew that I would potentially become a dad to her child. I was...