Staff Spotlight

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 backgrounds and roles in the posts below.

Meet Shannon Beresford, Probation Housing Navigation Coordinator

January 14, 2025
Shannon Beresford

I’m Shannon Beresford, and I was recently hired as the probation housing navigation coordinator with Home Start Inc. I live on the Mesa Grande Indian Reservation near Julian and hold an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Kaplan College (2014). Since graduating, my career has included roles in Security, Corrections, […]

Meet Home Start Social Worker, Marilyn Fabellar

March 26, 2021

When a family crisis prompted Marilyn Fabellar to move from Los Angeles to San Diego, she began searching for ways she could contribute to her new community. She initially began working with Home Start as a volunteer in our VITA tax preparation program. Her background in finance made her invaluable […]

Meet Phyllis Carlson, L.C.S.W.

March 10, 2020

In honor of March being National Professional Social Worker Month, we wanted to highlight some of the amazing people who help make Home Start’s mission of strengthening families possible. Phyllis Carlson has been working with Home Start as a Family Visitation Coach for almost two years, reunifying parents who have […]

A Day in the Life at Home Start: Meet Juliana, Family Support Partner

November 7, 2018

In our new series of blog posts, A Day in the Life, we are pleased to take you behind the scenes at Home Start to introduce you to members of our dedicated staff that are committed to building resilient children and strengthening local families. Step into their shoes for a […]

A Day in the Life at Home Start: Meet Angel, Family Support Specialist – First 5 First Steps

September 21, 2018

In our new series of blog posts, A Day in the Life, we are pleased to take you behind the scenes at Home Start to introduce you to members of our dedicated staff that are committed to building resilient children and strengthening local families. Step into their shoes for a […]

A Day in the Life at Home Start: Meet Carin French, Visit Coach

August 21, 2018

In our new series of blog posts, A Day in the Life, we are pleased to take you behind the scenes at Home Start to introduce you to members of our dedicated staff that are committed to building resilient children and strengthening local families. Step into their shoes for a […]

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