Working alongside Families
As a parent you may feel the need for support for all sorts of reasons. You may be:
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Lonely or socially isolated
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A lone parent
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Experiencing Post-Natal Depression
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A family with multiple births or several pre-school children
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Having difficulties with the emotional and physical demands of a young family
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Living with ill health or disability or additional needs
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Struggling with your mental health and wellbeing
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Having problems managing your childrens' behaviour
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Affected by bereavement and/or relationship problems
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Needing help for substance misuse
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Experiencing financial hardship
We offer practical and emotional support including:
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Budgeting and help with benefits or debt
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Cooking
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Managing the home environment
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Support to attend appointments
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Signposting to other services for additional support
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Guidance and support for managing children's behaviour
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Positive parenting strategies
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Widening families' social support networks in their community
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Opportunities for providing activities such as playing and reading
Families must have at least 1 young child and live in Newcastle Borough (if you have any queries about the geographical boundaries of Newcastle Borough, please contact the office).
Home-Start can deliver support in lots of different ways:
