Home-Start Omagh District
There for parents when they need us most, because childhood can't wait
Referrer Testimonials
Here is a selection of testimonials from Professional Referrers in Omagh District.
Home-Start Omagh is such an invaluable service to families sin our area. The difference it has made to families is amazing. It has made the difference between “Struggling” and “managing” their day to day lives.
Home-Start have provided a very high level of support to families which has prevented them from escalating to a social service referral.
Home-Start has made a big difference to any family I have referred to the service. Volunteers were carefully placed and filled that void/need within the household. This in turn kept them within core threshold.
They are a non- threatening service offering practical support to make life a bit easier for these families. Families trust this service and engage well when they see that they can be helped. Volunteers can be advocates for these families. The volunteers are often experienced parents who can share their knowledge and expertise to young parents. They can provide a listening ear to mothers who suffer from depression or just provide company to a mother who is isolated.
The service provided is invaluable, especially I would say in the area of emotional support. Also, Home-Start is it for rural communities who have no entitlements. For example, Surestart. There is nothing else.
Home visits are really beneficial to families. They feel more at ease in their own surroundings. Home-Start offer support in many different areas to families, and I personally feel this approach is the way forward in improving family cohesion.
Home-Start is a very valuable service to families in need of support with a range of issues (and usually Multiple issues). They are flexible in their support and the support offered is very person-centered and tailored to suit the needs of families.
Home-Start provide such a valuable support to parents, and this has continued during an incredibly challenging and isolating year for many parents. This type of support is so needed by families in this area and helps professionals ensure that families receive a rounded package of support. I regularly recommend this service to others and would hope to see it continue and continue to be invested in as a much-needed support to families in the local area.
The service has been very supportive is assisting the family with parenting demands and needs. I have had positive feedback from the family, and I feel it has improved home circumstances i.e., Improved routines, parent self-esteem/confidence and parent ability to respond to children needs/demands. I would certainly refer to Home-start again if he need should arise again.
The service is highly spoken of by parents who have received support and often is the only support service available locally with some of the more practical elements of parenting, including reducing isolation and increasing parents’ confidence in their parenting ability.
Excellent services and excellent staff. A valuable service and resource for families and professionals in the local area.
Home-Start is a very valuable service to families in need of support with a range of issues (and usually Multiple issues). They are flexible in their support and the support offered is very person-centered and tailored to suit the needs of families.
