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Home Start

Leading the fight against child abuse in San Diego

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Home Start provides five different programs designed to strengthen families and protect children

Community Services for Families (CSF)
The goal of CSF is to promote child safety, child well-being and stable living environments for children. Learn more

Maternity Housing Program (MHP)
The Maternity Housing Program provides pregnant or parenting homeless women ages 18-24 and their children with housing and wrap-around supportive services. Learn more

Behavioral Health Services (BHS)
The Behavioral Health team at Home Start provides therapy services to children, families, and adults, both in the community and at the Home Start Inc. Counseling Center. Most services are FREE to clients. Learn more

First 5 First Steps (F5FS)
This program provides in-home parent education to pregnant women and their families. Our highly trained Family Support staff provides services to teens, military families (including active duty and veterans), immigrants, and low-income women. Learn more

Communities in Action (CinA)
CinA offers families a hand up through a continuum of care including employment services, financial coaching and income support services designed to help move individuals and families towards self-sufficiency.  Services are tailored to the client’s specific needs. Working from a culturally competent approach, each client is treated as a partner in the creation of their individualized service plans.  Learn more


Want to help an at-risk child? There are many ways to get involved and support Home Start’s mission.

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  • Who We Are
    • Our Vision
    • Home Start’s Executive Team
    • Home Start’s Board of Directors
    • Home Start In The News
    • Home Start Success Stories
    • Home Start’s 2019 Annual Report
  • What We Do
    • Behavioral Health Services
    • City of El Cajon Utility & Rental Assistance
    • City of Santee Rental Assistance
    • Communities in Action
    • Community Services for Families
    • COVID Response
    • First Steps
    • Free Tax Prep
    • Helix Helps Customer Assistance Program
    • Host Homes
    • Maternity Housing Program
  • Shop to Help
    • Thrift Boutique
    • Bright Futures Candles
  • Get Involved
    • Attend an Event
      • 2021 Blue Ribbon Virtual Gala
      • Hallo-Wine Fall Festival
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Adopt-a-Family & Holiday Toy Drive
    • AmazonSmile
    • Host Homes
    • Careers
  • Donate
  • Contact
    • Our Locations
    • Get Services

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