How do I refer a family?

At Home-Start Cotswolds we accept referrals from a number of different agencies such as health visitors, GPs, midwives, social workers, teachers and playgroup workers. We have also found that 25% of our families refer themselves.

To be referred, families need to answer "yes" to the following questions:

• Do you want Home-Start support?
• Do you have at least one child under the age of 5 years?
• Do you live in the Cotswold District Council area?
• Is the situation safe for Home-Start to visit?

It is advisable to contact our office to find out the availability of volunteers before making a referral. If volunteers are available our organisers will arrange to visit the family within two weeks of receiving a referral form.

(See the downloads page for a copy of the referral form.)