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How to get help from Home-Start Shepway

‘Focus groups empower parents to play a crucial role in how and what services we provide and develop to support families’

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HOME START Quality Assurance Self-Assessment 2024 seal PROTECTING FAMILIES.

6801+

Families supported

12,959+

Children supported

57,938

Volunteers trained

Helping families in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marshsince 1995

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How We Help

We offer a range of family-focused support designed to make a real difference:

One-to-one home-visiting support
Practical and emotional support when life feels hard
Group activities and parenting sessions
Online support and phone check-ins
Local groups for families with young children
Tailored support for parents experiencing domestic abuse or complex challenges

Our services are shaped around your needs, whether that’s help with everyday parenting, building confidence, or navigating a difficult patch

Supporting families with young children across Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh since 1995.

Parenting can be tough. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or just need a bit of extra support, we’re here to help. Our trained volunteers and staff work with you. We build on your strengths.

We also give the support you feel you need. Our support is confidential, non-judgmental, and compassionate.

We work with parents and carers of young children — helping make early childhood a positive experience for everyone. Many families come to us feeling stressed, lonely or unsure where to turn. You’re not alone and childhood can’t wait.

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We offer a range of family-focused support designed to make a real difference:

BBC Children In Need

£44,997

Home-Start Shepway awarded £44,997 by BBC Children in Need to develop the Three and Thriving Project supporting young children's emotional and social development.