Author name: Mark Lagace

She Built a New Life From Scratch — and You Helped Make It Possible.

When Rana, a Family Support Specialist in our First 5 First Steps Program, first met Angel, she had just arrived in California from another state.  Angel was pregnant, caring for two toddlers, supporting a husband with disabilities, and starting over in a place where she knew no one. No family. No friends. No support system. […]

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A Family Finds Its Way Back Together — Thanks to You

When Allen, one of our dedicated Family Visitation Specialists, first met the Johnson family, everything felt fragile… Their two boys, ages 9 and 12, had not been able to spend meaningful time with their parents in quite some time. Court-ordered supervised visitation brought the family to Home Start, seeking help to rebuild those vital connections. Even

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Laura’s Retirement & Farewell Happy Hour

Help us celebrate Home Start CEO Laura’s 18 years of tireless service to local children, families, and the San Diego Community Stop by and join Home Start’s Board of Directors in an Open-House / Happy Hour Style celebration to wish Laura well on her next adventures before she retires mid-June. We love you, Laura! Date.

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Shannon Beresford

Meet Shannon Beresford, Probation Housing Navigation Coordinator

I’m Shannon Beresford, and I was recently hired as the probation housing navigation coordinator with Home Start Inc. I live on the Mesa Grande Indian Reservation near Julian and hold an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Kaplan College (2014). Since graduating, my career has included roles in Security, Corrections, and Administration, providing valuable learning

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