Home Start Medway

Who we are

Our Vision

For every parent or carer  to have the support they need to give their child/ren the best start in life

 Our Ambition

• Help parents and carers in Medway grow in confidence
• Help parents and carers strengthen their relationships with their child/ren
• Widen their links within the local community

What we want to achieve

• All child/ren in Medway will have the opportunity to achieve their full potential
• All child/ren in Medway will feel safe in their home environment
• To drive greater awareness of Home-Start and it’s services throughout the Medway area
• To offer a greater range and diversity of volunteered services

Our culture and values

About Home-Start Medway

Home-Start Medway opened in 1987, 14 years after the original Home-Start began in Leicester. Across the UK, there are over 250 Home-Start schemes. Home-Start Medway is an independent charity which adopts the Constitution, Standards and Methods of Practice of Home-Start UK.

Where do we cover?

Home-Start Medway is based in Strood and covers the whole Medway area.

Governance

We are managed by a Board of Trustees who are from the local community and come from a variety of different backgrounds. The Board of Trustees are responsible for governance and setting the direction of the service.

There are ten members of staff, together with a team of trained volunteers who carry out the home-visiting parent support service, and run groups for children and families with under 5’s in the local area. We have strong Partnerships with many local organisations and companies which allow us to utilise local expertise to enhance support for families.

Quality Assurance

Home-Start Medway is affiliated to the national organisation, Home-Start UK, but we are autonomous and responsible for our own management own funding. Home-Start UK provides advice and support together with a stringent Quality Assurance review process to ensure the scheme operates effectively. We are proud to report that we achieved Home-Start UK Quality Assurance Standards!