Home-Start was very helpful to me and my family. Our lives were full of anxiety and conflict but now family life is much calmer. After advice from our male Home-Start volunteer, I now deal with my work stresses better which means I’m more attentive to my son. I actually stop and listen to find out what it is he wants.
The volunteer helped us identify that the home conditions were a battleground for us. Now my wife and I have a calmer more thoughtful relationship and we share equally the household chores so it is fairer. The Coordinator came with us to Child Protection meetings which helped us feel supported. The good news is, not only have we been stepped down from Child Protection plan but also the file has been closed from the Child in Need plan and our children are happier.
Read more in our 2019-20 annual report, which also includes our annual accounts and a summary of our work over the year April 2019 to March 2020.
