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Home Start

Leading the fight against child abuse in San Diego

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    • Annual Report | 2021 Fiscal Year
    • Annual Report | 2020 Fiscal Year
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Home Start is Here to Help

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Do you need help?

Home Start offers wraparound programs for vulnerable San Diego children and families. If you need help, please contact us and explore our programs below.

Food
Access to food can be obtained through our Communities in Action program.
Learn more about Communities in Action.

Housing
If you are in need of housing, please contact us via email: housing@home-start.org
Learn more about our Maternity Housing Program.

Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral Health Services at Home Start provides individual therapy services to children under 18 years of age across San Diego County.
Learn more about what Behavioral Health Services are available.

Employment Assistance
Home Start is committed to helping families reach self-sufficiency.
Learn more about employment assistance through our Communities in Action Program.

Tax Assistance
Free tax preparation services and back taxes are available through our VITA program.
Learn more about our Free Tax Prep.

Parenting Classes
Parenting classes and services are free of charge and are offered in several regions of the County by Home Start and partner agencies.
Learn more about our Community Services for Families.

Pregnancy Services
Learn more about our Maternity Shelter Program
Learn more about our First 5 First Steps program

If none of the above programs address your immediate needs, we encourage you to call 211 or visit 211sandiego.org for more resources and information. 

 

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To report child abuse, contact the Child Abuse Hotline at (858) 560-2191

It is never a mistake to get help for a child or adolescent you feel is in danger.

  • Who We Are
    • Our Vision and Mission
    • Home Start’s Executive Team
    • Home Start’s Board of Directors
    • Home Start In The News
    • Home Start Success Stories
    • Annual Report | 2021 Fiscal Year
    • Annual Report | 2020 Fiscal Year
  • What We Do
    • Behavioral Health Services
    • City of La Mesa Mortgage and Rental Assistance
    • Communities in Action
    • Community Services for Families
    • COVID Response
    • Family Visitation Program
    • First Steps
    • Free Tax Prep
    • Host Homes – Addressing Youth Homelessness
    • Maternity Housing Program
    • Oceanside Ratepayer Relief Program
  • Shop to Help
    • Thrift Boutique
    • Bright Futures Candles
  • Get Involved
    • Attend an Event
      • Blue Ribbon Gala
      • Hallo-Wine Fall Festival
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Adopt-a-Family & Holiday Toy Drive
    • AmazonSmile
    • Host Homes – Addressing Youth Homelessness
    • Careers
  • Donate
  • Contact
    • Our Locations
    • Get Services
    • Careers

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