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94.6% Reported 'Reduced Isolation': Survey on the Effects of Home-Start Child-rearing Support

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Published Mar 28, 2026 1:20 AM ・ Updated Jun 28, 2026 4:27 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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94.6% Reported 'Reduced Isolation': Survey on the Effects of Home-Start Child-rearing Support — Image: PR TIMES

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Interviews with public health nurses confirmed that Home-Start fills gaps in administrative support.
Users praised the service for its 'just-right distance'—not quite family or friends—which made it easier to open up.

Certified NPO Home-Start Japan surveyed 426 families and found that 94.6% of users felt their sense of isolation was resolved. Interviews with public health nurses confirmed that Home-Start fills gaps in administrative support. Users praised the service for its 'just-right distance'—not quite family or friends—which made it easier to open up.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000129991.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Mar 28, 2026

Certified NPO Home-Start Japan conducted a nationwide survey of families who used the Home-Start home-visiting child-rearing support service. The study revealed that 94.6% of participants felt their sense of isolation was alleviated. In addition to the survey, interviews with public health nurses in seven municipalities highlighted Home-Start's role in filling 'gaps' in public support services. Unlike professional-led support, Home-Start provides companionship and empathy, offering a unique form of assistance that is highly valued by users.

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FAQ

What are the effects of Home-Start?

94.6% of users reported that their sense of isolation was resolved, with over 80% also feeling reduced anxiety and improved interaction with their children.

How does it differ from other child-rearing support?

Unlike services that merely 'do things for' the family, Home-Start provides support 'together with' the parents and offers a 'just-right distance'—neither too close like family, nor too distant—for open conversation.

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