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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month and it’s always a great time to highlight many of the essential ways Home Start works throughout the year to prevent child abuse in San Diego. 1. COVID Response Home Start was intent on continuing our work to protect children by strengthening families throughout the pandemic. We stepped
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