Home Start provides seven 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 Shelter Program (MSP)
The Maternity Shelter Program provides pregnant or parenting homeless women ages 18-24 and their children with housing and wrap-around supportive services. Learn more
Mental Health Services
The Mental 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
Housing Support Program
This program provides a Rapid-Rehousing model to CalWORKs families facing homelessness. Learn more
First 5 First Steps
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
Family Self Sufficiency Services (FSS)
FSS offers a hand-up through a continuum of care to help move individuals and families towards self-sufficiency. Working from a strength-based perspective, each client is treated as a partner in the creation of individualized service plans designed to help them achieve self-sufficiency. Learn more
Want to help an at-risk child? There are many ways to get involved and support Home Start’s mission.