Separation, divorce and relationship breakdown
How can Home-Start help?
Parents and carers are acutely aware of the impact of their relationship breakdown on their children – and in most cases do everything they can to make their new family arrangements work but it’s never easy.
You don’t need to struggle alone to give your children a good start in life – especially if you are trying to cope after a separation, divorce, or after leaving an abusive relationship.
CASE STUDY
Lauren’s story
Home-Start supported Lauren though a difficult relationship breakdown and helped her feel more positive about the future.
When Lauren’s marriage broke down more than five years ago, it sparked a series of events which left her feeling “trapped” with nowhere to turn.