A Safety-net for San Diego’s Most Vulnerable Children & Families Eighteen years ago, when Laura Tancredi-Baese stepped in as Home Start’s CEO, she saw something missing: safe, supportive housing for young pregnant women and new mothers in crisis/facing homelessness. Too often, these women and their babies were left without options. Laura listened — and acted. She […]
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It is with both gratitude and heartfelt emotion that I share an important milestone in Home Start’s story. After nearly 18 years of transformative leadership, our beloved CEO, Laura Tancredi-Baese, LCSW, has announced her retirement. Since joining Home Start, Laura has been the driving force behind our mission to strengthen San Diego’s most at-risk families
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New Staff + A Day in the Life Our staff come from all walks of life and have often stay with us for many years. We are overwhelmingly grateful for all their time, energy, and, above all, their hearts in the loving work that they do. Meet our newest hires and learn more about their
Twelve-year-old Elyce and her mother sought therapy from Home Start after Elyce experienced racially motivated bullying so severely that she had to transfer to a remote school due to high anxiety and panic attacks. Elyce disclosed thoughts of suicide and self-injurious behaviors. She also experienced sleep disturbance, pervasive negative thoughts, and social anxiety so severe
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What is our Maternity Housing Program? For over 15 years, Home Start has provided affordable, supportive housing and individualized future planning to women who are pregnant or have small children in unstable living environments. Our Maternity Housing Program offers a safe home and educational programs to help mothers become self-sufficient and develop healthy relationships with
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