Home-Start Babergh

Home-Start, Babergh is a local charity, established in April 1990, which offers support, friendship and practical help to parents with young children (with at least one child under the age of 5). We deliver a unique service, recruiting and training volunteers who visit families at home and help give children the best possible start in life. Our qualified Family Group Leader also runs three family groups, meeting each week in Sudbury, Great Cornard and Hadleigh with the help of our Playworker.

 

Home-Start Babergh supports parents, many with mental health and learning difficulties, as they grow in confidence. It helps improve self esteem and strengthens relationships with the children and widens the links with the local community. 

 

The majority of referrals we receive are from statutory agencies (Health Visitors, GP’s, CMHT’s, Midwives, Social Care etc) - although families can also self refer.

 

Home-Start Babergh’s aim is to support families through crisis and difficulty, ultimately helping them to integrate more fully in the local community, therefore reducing the need for support from other agencies. We also offer a much needed and valuable support service to the statutory agencies and often empowering families to improve outcomes for themselves, potentially reducing the need for intervention elsewhere.