We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.
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The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start Dunfermline makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited
Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start Dunfermline volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support
Home-Start Dunfermline's team of trained volunteers make sure a child's early years count. By volunteering a few hours each week, you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community
Volunteers are central to the work of Home-Start Dunfermline. They provide invaluable friendship, emotional and practical support to parents in need.
Home-Start Dunfermline is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can't wait
The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start Dunfermline makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited.
Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support
Making a difference in Dunfermline
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Period: 2021-2022
Home-Start Dunfermline provides a service to the whole of the West Fife and Dunfermline area – from Aberdour in the East to Kincardine in the West, and as far as the M90 motorway. Parenting can be challenging for anyone, especially when children are young. Many parents feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the stresses of family life. For some, it’s a particular struggle because they are also coping with issues such as post-natal depression, illness or disability, isolation or multiple births. That’s when parents need support and that’s when Home-Start Dunfermline can help.
A carefully selected volunteer, who has parenting experience, can visit regularly and offer emotional and practical support. This friendly parent-to-parent support is a simple yet effective way of enabling families to get back on track. We also run groups at which parents can meet other parents and get support from each other.
Explore our website to find out more about how we can help you, or how you can get involved in our work as a volunteer or a trustee.
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By volunteering a few hours each week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community.
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Latest News from Home-Start Dunfermline
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May Newsletter
MAY UPDATE 2023 Hello - General News Welcome to Home Start Dunfermline’s first newsletter of the year. Sorry we have been so quiet, it’s been a busy time for us all here. We have put this together to update you on the work we’re currently doing, and some of our plans...
We need more Trustees!
We are looking for more trustees to join our dedicated team. Our trustees make sure that everything runs smoothly within the charity, supporting the team with everything from recruitment to fundraising. You don’t need a specific set of skills though, just a...
We need more Volunteers!
We are looking for more volunteers to join our team. Our volunteers help by visiting families at home, making sure that parents have the skills, confidence and strength they need to nurture their children. They can help with things like bedtime routines, boundaries,...
