Author name: Mark Lagace

Joey is a single dad of two daughters Lucy age 5 and Giselle age 8 who was referred to Home Start’s In-home Parenting Classes by San Diego County. When starting services back in April, he quickly made the decision to leave his old habits and change for the better so that he could be reunified

Jodie and her precious 4-year-old daughter Liz are greatly enjoying the holiday season together, but that was not always the case.  This young mother and daughter are both formerly homeless. Thankfully, were referred to Home Start’s Maternity Housing Program a few years ago. Since moving into her Home Start-provided apartment, Jodie has shown nothing but

Lillian is a brave domestic violence survivor who fled from her abusive husband with her two sons, 4 year old Zach and 7 year old Arnold. She works part-time and spends the rest of her week taking her children to school, therapy appointments, and personal therapy sessions. Her older son is diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum

Today we are excited to introduce you to an amazing youth in our housing programs.  Marlene has been living in Home Start’s Housing Our Youth Program (HOY) for a little over a year. On the way to her intake appointment in the Fall of 2023, Marlene shared that she was crying. Negative thoughts and judgement