Families with children under five years of age can find life difficult at times. It often helps to have someone who is able to share these difficulties and will listen to what parents have to say... someone who understands. Home-Start - now an international voluntary organisation - was set up to offer families this kind of support. Home-Start East Fife covers the North East of Fife in Scotland and has been supporting families with young children for over 25 years. Fully trained volunteers visit families on a weekly basis offering support, friendship and practical assistance helping to prevent family breakdown or crisis