Can we help?

 Are you a Knowsley family with at least one child under the age of 12?

Do you feel that a little bit of extra support in your home would help?

Parenting can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Whether you’re feeling isolated, struggling with everyday pressures, adjusting to a new baby, managing multiple births, supporting a child with additional needs, or simply need someone to talk to, Home-Start Knowsley is here to help.

Our trained staff and volunteers provide friendly, non-judgemental support tailored to your family’s needs. Support can take place in your home, in the community, over the phone, or through our groups and activities.

Whatever challenges you are facing, you don’t have to face them alone.

Home-Start Knowsley Leaflet

Other Support Available

Alongside our one-to-one family support, we offer a wide range of services, groups and activities for children, parents and carers.

See our timetable for venues, dates and times.

The Jigsaw Project

Supporting families with neurodiverse children and young people (no diagnosis required).

  • Jigsaw Sensory Tots – Weekly sensory sessions for children with additional needs and their parents/carers.
  • Jigsaw Sensory at The Pride – Fridays during term time, 10:00am to 12:00pm.
  • SEND Parent Support Drop-Ins – Regular drop-ins across Knowsley offering advice, information, signposting and support from Home-Start Knowsley and partner organisations.
  • One-to-One SEND Support – Tailored support and advocacy for families navigating SEND services.
  • Jigsaw Families – Family activities and trips during school holidays.
  • Jigsaw Saturdays – Fortnightly Saturday family activity sessions. Booking required.
The Jigsaw Project Leaflet

Additional Support

Flourishing Futures

Supporting families from pregnancy until a child’s second birthday.

  • Parent & Baby Yoga – Five-week courses for parents and pre-crawling babies.
  • Baby Massage – One-to-one sessions available when required.
  • Baby Sensory – Sensory experiences for babies aged 0-12 months to explore, learn and bond with their caregivers.
  • Bump and Baby – Support groups for parents from pregnancy through to age two across Knowsley.
  • Love, Grow & Bond – A seven-week programme covering bonding and attachment, baby brain development, healthy relationships, home safety, and taster sessions including baby massage, baby sensory and parent and baby yoga.
  • Trauma Response Support – One-to-one sessions delivered by 12 Million Minds for parents affected by past trauma.
  • Flourishing Minds – A five-week wellbeing programme focusing on emotional wellbeing, mindfulness, meditation and sound therapy.
  • Singing Mamas – Singing for wellbeing sessions for mums and babies.
Flourishing Futures Leaflet
  • Parent and Toddler Group – Weekly sessions during term time.
  • Holiday Allsorts – Family activities and days out during school holidays.
  • Hardship Assistance and Fuel Vouchers – Support with food, fuel and essential household items, subject to available funding.
  • Counselling Service – In-house counselling provided by a BACP-registered counsellor and counselling team.
  • What Now? – Peer support for adults who have received, or are awaiting, a neurodiversity diagnosis.
  • Time for Me – Wellbeing and mindfulness sessions including activities such as aromatherapy, baking, cooking, crafts and relaxation techniques.

You Can Refer Yourself

To access support, please complete one of the referral forms below or contact our team on 0151 480 3910.

If you require one-to-one support through Flourishing Futures (Pregnancy to 2 Years), please complete the Flourishing Futures Referral Form.

If you would like to access Flourishing Futures groups only, please complete the Flourishing Futures Group Referral Form.

Once we receive your referral, a member of our team will review the information and contact you to discuss the next steps.

Please note: Due to high demand, there may be a waiting period for some one-to-one services. However, many of our groups and activities can be accessed while you are waiting.

Important Information

Our support is informal and non-statutory.

We are here to listen, encourage and support you. If we identify concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child or adult, we have a responsibility to act and may signpost or refer you to other services to ensure you receive the most appropriate support.

Complete a Referral Form Group Only Referral Form Flourishing Futures Referral Flourishing Futures Group Only Referral HSK Counselling Referral Form

For further information please see ‘Groups‘ page and Timetables.