Welcoming the First of our Two Co-Chairs- Jo Mason
Jo Mason is the new Co-Chair of Home-Start West Berkshire, bringing extensive experience in leadership, service management and organisational change, alongside a strong belief in the difference that practical, compassionate support can make to families. In her...
When Everything Changed: How Home-Start Helped One Family Find Hope Again
The moment Sienna was placed into our arms, everything changed. What should have been a happy first cuddle felt different almost straight away. Rhys was the one who noticed it first. As he adjusted her in his arms, he saw that her tiny arm didn’t look as it should....
Why the Page Matters – More Than the Swipe
Starting a home, as a family, one page at a time Article By Leon Mitchell BA (Hons), MSc Psychology At Home-Start, it’s said that “childhood cannot wait.” This has never been more vital. In the first few years of life, a child’s brain is a masterpiece in...
What It’s Really Like to Volunteer with Home-Start West Berkshire
Volunteering with Home-Start West Berkshire is not about having all the answers. It’s about being there, consistently, compassionately, and without judgement for families who are navigating some of the hardest moments of their lives. Sarah, one of our longest-serving...