A new support service called The Baby Steps Project is now available for care-experienced parents and parent-to-be aged 16 to 25 in Herefordshire.

Home-Start Herefordshire support parents from all backgrounds during their most challenging moments. They recognise that care-experienced parents also encounter these difficulties, which are intensified by the emotional and practical challenges of becoming a parent. The Baby Steps service is designed to offer practical and emotional support to help care-experienced parents navigate the challenges of parenthood and create a nurturing environment for their children.

The support includes home visits and various services tailored for parents and children. Home-Start Herefordshire strives to create a safe space where every family feels accepted and understood. Support of even just a few hours each week can make a real difference.

The Baby Steps Project has been possible due to Herefordshire Community Foundation’s success in securing UK Community Foundations Care Leavers Project funding, supported by CCLA (via the Local Authorities’ Mutual Investment Trust) to support local care leavers. Bridie Sullivan, Herefordshire Community Foundation’s CEO says that, ” We are delighted to be working in partnership with Home-Start Herefordshire and enable them to deliver the Baby Steps service to support more families throughout the county.”

Home-Start Herefordshire has a team of over 50 volunteers who work closely with families in their homes, providing personalised support to help parents create the best possible lives for their children.

If you would like to learn more about The Baby Steps Project, general Home-Start family support or how to become a volunteer, please get in touch. You can call 01432 371 212 or email admin@hsherefordshire.onmicrosoft.com