We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.
The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited.
Making a difference in East Antrim
Home-Start East Antrim provides a family support service across the areas of Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus and Larne. Being a parent, whatever your situation, can be very challenging, especially when children are young. Many parents feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the stresses of family life. For some parents it’s a particular struggle because they are also coping with issues such as post-natal depression, their or their child’s illness or disability, isolation or multiple births.
That’s when Home-Start East Antrim can help. A carefully selected volunteer, who has parenting experience, can visit regularly and offer emotional and practical support. This friendly parent-to-parent support is a simple yet effective way of enabling families to get back on track. Please take a moment to go through the pages of this website to find out more about our service, how to become a home-visiting volunteer or how you could offer your time by becoming a trustee of the charity.
Looking for the news? we have the latest news at the bottom of this page and for all news and events please visit our news page
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We work with you to build on your strength and give you the support you tell us you need.
Ways to Volunteer
By volunteering a few hours each week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community.
Why fundraise for us?
A child’s earliest years are the most important. Home-Start wants to make sure those years count. Can you help us?
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Latest News from Home-Start East Antrim
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We are Hiring
We are Hiring! Home Start East Antrim family support charity has been at the heart of the community for 25 years, providing support to parents with children under 5, when they need it the most. Based in our main premises in Carrickfergus, we work on an outreach basis...
Volunteer Preparation Training Course Starting Soon
Could you volunteer with Home Start to befriend a local family in Carrick, Larne or Newtownabbey for 2 hrs per week? Volunteer preparation training course starting soon! Contact us to find out more. Time to spare, skill to share? Home-Start East Antrim need...
🌟 Home-Start East Antrim Support Services
🌟 Home-Start East Antrim Support Services 🌟 ➡️From January 2026 🏡 Home-Visiting Volunteer Support (Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus and Larne) Our trained volunteers provide weekly 2 hour home visits for families with a child under 5 offering: Practical help with routines,...
