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Dad Matters

Supporting dads across Greater Manchester in the perinatal period

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Family Support

Empathetic, holistic & non-judgemental support for families with young children

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Infant Feeding Support

A range of support for breastfeeding parents in Tameside & Oldham

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Cascade Family Essentials

Providing clothing and essential items for babies and children

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Volunteering

Enhance your skills and enrich your life through our volunteer opportunities

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Home-Start HOST supports parents when they need it most, because childhood can't wait.

Home-Start HOST is a local charity of trained volunteers and dedicated, experienced staff.  We help families with young children flourish during the years of early childhood, supporting parents across Tameside, Oldham, Stockport, Bolton & Glossop.

Children who are raised in a stable and loving family environment are more likely to have a positive and healthy future.  We are here to support parents, so they can give their children the best start in life.

Our support is compassionate, confidential and non-judgemental. We know how tough parenting can be and the difference the right support can make.

We offer a range of support, from one-to-one support in the home to specialist early learning, breastfeeding and perinatal support.

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Request Home-Start support for a family

Our Services

View our range of support for families with young children.

Home-Start raises self-confidence, improves social networks, reduces difficult behaviour on the part of the child and improves mental and physical health
'Every Child Matters'

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What our families say…

My breastfeeding journey would have been cut very short without the help and
support from the ladies at HOST and I am so thankful to them today.

Elizabeth, Tameside Borough

Because of the support I received from Home-Start, I feel like my relationship with my son is more meaningful.

John, Oldham Borough

My volunteer coming means I can do so much. This service from HOST has made such a difference to mine and my children’s lives and I am truly grateful for all the
support.

Helen, Stockport Borough

HOST have been absolutely amazing during this time checking up on me and ensuring that I have what I need for my new baby, I cannot go out myself due to self-isolating.

They are dedicated and brilliant and deserve praise for all their hard work.

Louise, Tameside Borough

 Speaking to Kieran at a Dad chat group , helped me voice my concerns about becoming a first-time Dad and feel more confident and able to support my wife.  I will always be grateful to HOST and Dad Matters for this support.

Tim, Stockport Borough

With thanks to our supporters

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