Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support. We help families with children aged five years or under with practical and confidential support.
Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start is there for families when they need it the most, because childhood can't wait.
The earliest years make a big difference. Home-Start helps to make those years count, so no child's future is limited.
Welcome to Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire
Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families who have at least one child aged five years or under.
We provide emotional and practical support to families with our trained home-visiting volunteers, parent and baby groups and expert support, helping them through their most challenging times.
We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.
Concerned about a child?
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Welcome to Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire
Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families who have at least one child aged five years or under.
We provide emotional and practical support to families with our trained home-visiting volunteers, parent and baby groups and expert support, helping them through their most challenging times.
We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.
Latest news & events
Behind the scenes this week
15 August 2025 Tuesday was a big day, as we were visited by our allocated representative from the Step Change Fund. This brilliant organisation is...
We’re looking for volunteers!
Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire is looking for people who would like to become a Home-Start home-visiting volunteer! Our home-visiting volunteers...
Get support
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 supporters
