We’re there for when parents need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.

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Welcome to Home-Start Horizons

Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland

We're here for parents when they need us the most, because childhood won't wait.

Home-Start Horizons is the original Home-Start, a charity created in 1973 that birthed a movement that now spans 22 countries! As the original Home-Start, brain-child of our founder Margaret Harrison, we are proud to have supported tens of thousands of families and children locally. We are a network of expert staff and highly trained volunteers supporting families with young children through their challenging times. We work to reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences and focus on the crucial First 1,001 days, to give children the best start in life.

Our staff are qualified and trained in Early Years support and various parenting programmes, mental health support as well as Safeguarding Children and Adults. We use this expertise to support families so the child’s experience in their formative years is the best it can be.

Home-Start Horizons works with families within our local communities across Leicester, Charnwood, Melton and Rutland, Blaby District, Oadby and Wigston. Starting in the home, our approach is as individual as the people we’re helping. No judgement, it is just compassionate, confidential help and practical support.

Happy’s Story

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Who we are

Home-Start Horizons has a proven, lasting, positive impact on the development of children and the health and welfare of families.

Refer a family

Once a referral is accepted, we arrange an initial visit with the family to discuss their needs and tell them about what support is available to them from Home-Start Horizons.

Get support

We work with you to build on your strengths and give you the support you tell us you need.

Donate

Everyone needs help some time in their lives. Please give generously and help us to make a difference to a child’s life today.

Ways to volunteer

By volunteering just a few hours a week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in your community.

Why fundraise for us?

A child’s earliest years are the most important. Home-Start wants to make sure those years count. Can you help us?

Home Start Horizons support the Leicester, Charnwood, Melton and Rutland, Blaby District, Oadby and Wigston area.

A child’s earliest years make the biggest impact on their future. Home-Start Horizons makes sure those years count so that no child’s future is limited. We want to see a society in which every parent and carer has the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life.

We support families who have a least one child under five who may be dealing with issues such as:

  • Social isolation
  • Domestic abuse
  • Lone parenting
  • Poverty
  • Illness and disability
  • Post-natal illness
  • Coping with several children under the age of 5

Please take a moment to browse through the pages of this website to find out more about our service, how to become a home-visiting volunteer or how you could offer your time by becoming a trustee of the charity.

To find out more about Home-Start Horizons unique and rewarding volunteer service, please see our Volunteering page.

With thanks to our supporters

Become a Home-Start Volunteer Today

Home-Start’s team of trained volunteers make sure a child’s early years count. By volunteering just a few hours each week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in your community.
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