Supporting families with children aged 5 and under because childhood can't wait....

South West, England
Joined March 2015
We invite you to join other families across the world by lighting a candle at 7pm tonight. We're sending a #WaveOfLight into the world, as we remember and honour every little life lost too soon. #BLAW26 #BabyLossAwarenessWeek
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The @OfficeforSandS has issued a Safety Alert today warning parents to avoid baby sleeping bags with hoods or without arm holes, as babies can suffocate, overheat or die in them. #ChildSafety #ChildHealth #BabySleep #SaferSleep
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Our #Honiton groups are open and welcoming new families. Drop in tomorrow 12th August ❤️
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As the heatwave is still with us, and schools have broken up, we wanted to share some tips for keeping littles ones safe whilst in the sun and how to deal with sunburn. 🌞 More info and advice here nhs.uk/.../seasonal.../sunsc…
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#VolunteersWeek is here! It’s time to celebrate all things volunteering and say thank you to our fabulous volunteers🥳#HeartofHomeStart #Exeter #Devon
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Good luck, and thank you, to the fantastic runners in the Great West Run in support of Home-Start Exeter, East and Mid Devon today. You are amazing! Thank you to all their sponsors for the generous donations, we're so very grateful ❤️ To donate localgiving.org/fundraising/…
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Its #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and the theme is around taking action to support good mental health; even small actions can help us feel hopeful. We're mindful of the saying 'you cannot fill from an empty cup' so let's start the week by filling your own cup🧡 #mentalhealthmatters
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We're excited for the ECI Volunteer Fair, 23rd April, at Exeter Cathedral. Come and meet us at Stand 31 and find out more about the wonderful work of Home-Start Volunteers. #Exeter #Devon #Volunteering
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It's time for #FridayFeels❤️ This family were struggling after a health crisis for one of the parents unexpectedly turned their lives upside down. Our Home-Start Volunteer supported them for 6 months as they negotiated getting back to some normality. Could you be that lifeline?
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VACANCY! We are seeking a part-time Co-ordinator covering #Torridge & #NorthDevon, responsible for recruiting, training, supervising, and supporting a team of volunteers, and working with families. Application details can be found here homestarteemd.org.uk/vacancy…
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For the Easter break our service will be closed from Friday 3rd April and will reopen on Tuesday 7th April. Wishing you all a Happy Easter 🐣🌷🐰
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🌟 Today is Thank You Day! 🌟 We’re dedicating this day to YOU—our incredible supporters, staff, donors, and volunteers. Your kindness changes lives every day. From all of us at Home-Start Exeter, East and Mid Devon, THANK YOU! 🙌 #HSThankYou
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Eid Mubarak! Wishing the families we support, and families everywhere, a blessed Eid filled with joy, peace and happiness 🌙
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We are hiring a Group Facilitator to run and develop our group support for mothers and families. Information and an application form available here homestarteemd.org.uk/group-f… Don't delay, apply today! Closes 10th April. #Exeter #EastDevon #Honiton
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Happy Mother's Day! Shout out to mums - you're doing an amazing job 🥰 #mothersday❤️ #weloveyou
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Our free group, Mothers in Mind, has spaces for women during pregnancy and those with their babies up to the age of 12 months old. homestarteemd.org.uk/contact… or call 07384 158388. (Due to flooding at the Beacon we are currently at another venue until the beginning of March) #Exeter
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We've been awarded a 5 year grant by The National Lottery Community Fund to strengthen our work with families, including expansion into North Devon & partnering with Home-Start South & West Devon to deliver digital support for families in these areas. Thank you #NationalLottery
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We read and see so much this time of year about 'a fresh start', making resolutions, booking holidays, healthy eating, the list is endless. Remember that every family is different, every parent faces different challenges, and there is no wrong or right way to start the year 💜
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