About Us - Who the Service is for

For Mothers who are over 24 years:

Early Start is offered to Christchurch families with newborn babies, where social and family circumstances may put at risk the health and well-being of their children.

The service provided is entirely voluntary, free, long term (up to 5 years) and home based and promotes healthy child development within a nurturing family environment.

Family Information Leaflet

Agency Information Leaflet

For Young Mothers to be who are 24 years and under:

We will accept referrals for young mothers 24 years and under and their families/whanau from 12 weeks antenatal to 9 months postnatal.

Information for mothers under 24 years