SUPPORT
Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating, and over-whelming at times.
There are many reasons why families need support and Home-Start Dumfries can help tailor the support to the family’s needs.
Some of the reasons families need support include:
Feeling isolated and lonely and no support network
Poor mental health or postnatal depression
Multiple birth or several children under 5 years
Family breakdown
Bereavement within the family
Disability/illness in the family (parent and/or child)
Help with budgeting
Support with attending appointments
Some of the ways a volunteer can help are:
Be a listening ear and someone to talk to
Offer friendship and advice
Help accompany you to appointments
Encourage play and interaction with your child/children
Signposting to other services in the community
Build Confidence
What next?
If you are a parent in Dumfries with at least one child under the age of 5 and you need support, please complete the Contact Us form and we will get in touch.
Referrals
If you are a health visitor, social worker, GP or any other professional working with families and you know of someone who could benefit from our service in the DG1 and DG2 area you can make a referral with their consent.
Please complete the form on the Contact Us page and we will be in touch to discuss the needs and whether we can accept the referral.