Testimonials from some of our Mums/Families
In November 2009 you may have heard on Radio Suffolk an interview in which a young mother, Janine Holmes, spoke of the transformation Home-Start volunteers brought to her life. Her story can be read by following this link.
Here is what some other Mums have to say about our Family Groups and visits by our volunteers:-
"I have been going to the Family Group for about a year, with my son Thomas. He had suffered with a heart condition, coming to the group has enabled him mix with other children and allowed him to develop in all areas."
"It has given me more confidence to go out with the children and join groups, and helped me learn to play more and do things with the children."
"The support I received was brilliant, because I have twins of 4 years and another of 3 years old, dentist appointment etc can be a nightmare. Having an extra pair of hands really helped".
"Home-Start really helped in the early days and now I have another friend in my volunteer".
"Home-Start has given me confidence in my abilities as a mum."
"At first I was reluctant to use Home-Start, but I am glad I did. My volunteer was a great help, a good listener when I needed one, nothing was too much trouble. My volunteer has become a friend of the family."
"My volunteer brought a lot of experience of handling children because of her working background, having children of her own and the Home-Start training."
"Home-Start support has give me more confidence to go out with the children and join groups and has also helped me learn to play and do more things with my children."
"Making an invaluable friend who is a firm favourite with all the family and someone who has already been through it all with their own children".
"I appreciated the full support, both from my own volunteer and the Home-Start Babergh Co-ordinators and feel fortunate that this help is available for those who need it in Suffolk."
"My son looked forward to our weekly visits from our volunteer who was more like a family member. We learnt to respect her wishes and liked doing the activities she provided."
"My volunteer listened and was great with the children, an all round lovely lady."
"Home-Start gave me the support I needed at a time when I was finding things hard."
"My children have benefited immeasurably from Home-Start Babergh. They have made a very special friend who loves to spend focussed time just with them and is always fun."