We are so proud of how far this family has come! Arnold (name changed for privacy) is a single father of 3 teenagers. He has struggled to overcome addiction as well as serious health issues. He and his children were staying at St. Vincent’s when he enrolled in one of Home Start’s rapid re-housing programs. […]
We recently hosted a special drive-thru graduation in El Cajon for the families who completed our First 5 First Steps (F5FS) Program. Twenty families participated in this fun and socially distant celebration with organization and program staff lining the parade route to congratulate and cheer on the parents and children. What Is First 5 First
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There are so many different ways that Home Start helps strengthen families to protect children. One of our programs is Community Services for Families. CSF focusses on educating parents, prioritizing those who become involved with Child Welfare Services. The goal of Community Services for Families is to promote child safety, child well-being and stable living environments for
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A local father, whom we’ll call John, came to the attention of Home Start when his Child Welfare Services Social Worker requested a Family Visit Coach (FVC). Issues of substance abuse and neglect had brought his infant daughter into the Child Protective Services system. John grew up in rural San Diego where, despite its beauty,
We are so proud of our volunteers and board members at Home Start that we want to continue to share their stories. As a nonprofit organization, it’s an important way for us to manage many different aspects of our programs and allow the community to take part in what we do. Shane Paul is one
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