Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support. We help families with children under five with practical and confidential support.
Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-start is there for families when they need it the most, because childhood can't wait.
The earliest years make a big difference. Home-Start helps to make those years count, so no child's future is limited.
Welcome to Home-Start Croydon
Home-Start Croydon is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.
We offer a unique service to families by recruiting and training volunteers, who are usually parents themselves, to provide informal, confidential and friendly support for parents in both their home or a group setting. Family life is important for all children but especially in their early years.
Latest news & events
Volunteers’ Week 2024
..A Volunteer Story… We are delighted to celebrate National Volunteers Week and all of the incredible Home-Start volunteers across London. It is...
Volunteer training
Training sessions for both our Family Support Volunteer role and our Stay & Play Group Volunteer (Parent Champion) role will be taking place in...
Get support
We work with you to build on your strengths and give you the support you tell us you need.
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?
With thanks to our supporters
