Home-Start Oxford provides non-judgmental, compassionate, confidential and individual support to families who are going through tough times, and have at least one child under 5.
Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Everyone needs help sometimes, and at Home-Start Oxford we are there for families when they need us most.
The earliest years make a big difference. Home-Start Oxford helps to make those years count, so no child's future is limited – because childhood can’t wait.
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Welcome to Home-Start Oxford
Home-Start Oxford is a voluntary organisation providing free, confidential support for families with at least one child under the age of 5 in Oxford, and the centre and west of the county.
We help ordinary people who are going through extraordinary times.
Being a parent has never been easy. Regardless of social standing, gender or culture, it can be lonely, frustrating, heart-breaking and over-whelming. Everyone needs help sometimes, and with our team of experienced volunteers and staff we provide non-judgmental, compassionate support for parents when they need us most.
There is no such thing as a typical ‘Home-Start family’ and the support we offer is as individual as the families themselves.
Welcome to Home-Start Oxford
Home-Start Oxford is a voluntary organisation providing free, confidential support for families with at least one child under the age of 5 in Oxford, and the centre and west of the county.
We help ordinary people who are going through extraordinary times.
Being a parent has never been easy. Regardless of social standing, gender or culture, it can be lonely, frustrating, heart-breaking and over-whelming. Everyone needs help sometimes, and with our team of experienced volunteers and staff we provide non-judgmental, compassionate support for parents when they need us most.
There is no such thing as a typical ‘Home-Start family’ and the support we offer is as individual as the families themselves.
Latest news & events
Hearing from our families – one mum’s story
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Get help
We work with you to build on your strengths and give you the support you tell us you need.
Ways to volunteer
By volunteering just a few hours a week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in your community.
Why fundraise for us?
A child’s earliest years are the most important. Home-Start wants to make sure those years count. Can you help us?
With thanks to our wonderful supporters, including…
