High School Seniors weren’t the only one’s throwing their caps and tassles in the air this June, we had ourown exciting (and adorable) graduation at Home Start, celebrating our First 5 First Step Families Graduation! You may remember the story of Ahmed, whose family received support services through First 5 First Steps We are thrilled to […]
First 5 First Steps Graduation! Read More »
March is National Social Worker Month A time to celebrate the great profession of social work, March’s theme for National Social Worker Month is “Breaks Barriers”. WHAT IS SOCIAL WORK? Social work can be difficult to understand because the profession is so diverse. Social workers work in many different places, including schools, hospitals, mental health
Meet Phyllis Carlson, One of Our Amazing Social Workers, for National Social Work Month Read More »
March is National Social Worker Month A time to celebrate the great profession of social work, March’s theme for National Social Worker Month is “Breaks Barriers”. WHAT IS SOCIAL WORK? Social work can be difficult to understand because the profession is so diverse. Social workers work in many different places, including schools, hospitals, mental health
Maria came to Home Start during the pandemic because her family got sick with Covid-19. Due to the pandemic, she lost her job and her husband’s work hours got reduced. She was struggling financially, due to not having enough money for food or transportation. Through Home Start Communities in Action Program, Maria was able to
In June 2022, Andrea was referred to Home Start for Family Visit Coaching due to substance abuse and neglecting the needs of her infant. She was working on getting sober so she could have custody of her baby girl. Andrea worked with a Home Start Visit Coach and made incredible progress throughout their time together.
