Family Start
Free kaupapa Māori home-visiting service to support whānau with pēpi and tamariki (0–5 years).
Quick Facts
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Cost:
Free
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Who it’s for:
Whānau with pēpi and tamariki (0–5 years)
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Coverage Area:
Ngāti Awa rohe
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Strong Beginnings for Whānau
Family Start is a free, home-visiting programme that supports parents and whānau with pēpi and tamariki up to 5 years old. Our kaupapa Māori approach provides guidance, encouragement, and tools to strengthen parenting confidence and create safe, nurturing environments for tamariki.
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What This Service Offers
- Regular home visits to support whānau with pēpi and tamariki.
- Parenting support to build confidence and strengthen whānau bonds.
- Early childhood development guidance and resources.
- Advocacy and referrals to health, education, and social services.
Who We Help & Where
- Who: Whānau with pēpi and tamariki (0–5 years).
- Coverage: Whakatāne, Matatā, Te Teko, Ōhope.
Why Choose Us
Family Start addresses the challenges whānau face in raising tamariki. We combine kaupapa Māori values with clinical and social expertise to:
- Support parents with tools to create safe, nurturing homes.
- Strengthen tamariki development and wellbeing.
- Reduce risks linked to neglect, poor health, or developmental delays.
- Provide early intervention to set tamariki on a positive path.
Need extra support?
Our Family Start kaimahi can walk alongside you and your whānau.
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