The first Home-Start scheme opened in Leicester in 1973. There are now over 250 Home-Start schemes in the UK. Each is an independent charity which adopts the Home-Start Constitution and Standards and Methods of Practice, all Home-Start schemes:

Home-Start Shepway based in Folkestone since 1995

locally managed by a multi disciplinary management committee

Recruit, train, support and supervise volunteers

locally funded

Many parents need help, friendship,advice or support during those early years when their children are young. If you have at least one child under five then we can help.