Finding Confidence Again

For months, Mum and her children rarely left the house, Mum’s anxiety and fear for her daughter’s health keeping them isolated from the outside world. With support from Home-Start Norfolk, that began to change. Overcoming Isolation After Birth Mum was referred...

A Mother’s journey towards a brighter future

Imagine being thousands of miles away from your home, in an unfamiliar country away from your friends and family. Imagine the weight of motherhood resting completely on your shoulders, being a first time mum of twins. Now, imagine carrying this responsibility while...

Parents Supporting Parents

  Marie, a devoted volunteer and mother of six, knows first hand the challenges of raising children with ASD/ADHD. Empathetic and armed with personal experience, she was the perfect person to step in and offer heartfelt advice, comfort and support to another family in...

A Mum’s experience of BABY PEEP

“I’ve seen my baby make amazing progress over the 6-weeks of the course. He really engages during the sessions and is much calmer afterwards. His sleep pattern has improved and he generally seems more content with the world. I guess I understand his needs a lot more...

Tackling Isolation

Mum Rachel was referred into Home-Start Norfolk by her health visitor. Rachel has a medical condition which significantly impacts her mobility. Simple things like taking her children to the park, shopping, or bathing the children is a massive struggle for Rachel. She...

Alex’s Story

Alex was referred to Home-Start Norfolk by Norfolk’s Early Childhood and Family Service. He has five children under the age of seven and is the primary carer due to his wife’s health issues and disabilities. Alex suffers with his own mental health and has a...