Author name: RaeLynn Fuson

Here at Home Start, helping local children and families motivates us each and every day. We love sharing their stories with you. Meet “Casey.” This mother was recently referred to us by a community partner. In her initial meeting, Casey shared how she became homeless after her partner was hospitalized and placed on life support. […]

We recently held a graduation for some of our First 5 First Steps participants and wanted to share a little more about how this program is benefitting families in San Diego. As any mom will tell you, the first few years of parenthood are not always easy. So many questions, so much differing advice, and

A young father, Wyman, was referred to Home Start’s Community Services for Families program due to concerns regarding domestic violence at home.  When Wyman began working with a Home Start Family Support Partner, he was not engaged and had many excuses for not attending his sessions. After speaking with him over time, he started attending

The COVID-19 pandemic will likely have lasting effects on the health and wellbeing of families for years to come. With 3,725 deaths and counting in San Diego County, that leaves many families struggling with the loss of a loved one. The good news is, there is light at the end of the tunnel. With the increase

Home Start hosts our Blue Ribbon fundraising event every April in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. As a nonprofit organization, this event is an essential part of our efforts to help strengthen families in order to protect children. Last year, San Diego County Health and Human Services reported 38,653 abuse or neglect calls