I am a father of a happy 4 year old son. It's wonderful, but it's not all plain sailing.

When you become a parent, all of a sudden you find your self spending sleepness nights, with worries and anxieties, caring for this new little life, completely dependent on you. Your married life is all upside down, and the buzz in your life is a thing of the past.

For the less fortunate, add to that poverty, physical or mental illness, family disorders, post-natal depression or even simply isolation and lack of close-by family support. Then you know you can't manage on your own. You need support.

Home-Start offer so much needed support for families with children under 5, one of the most delicate times in family life, visting families in their own homes and providing reassurance, friendship and practical assistance. They help families all over UK, the backbone of our society. They must deserve support.

If you are a parent, you know you want to support Home-Start. If you are not, trust me.

Donate! Be Generous!

Manlio