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Home Start, Inc.
Founded in 1972, Home Start exists to assure the safety and resiliency of children by strengthening families and communities throughout San Diego. Individuals and families challenged by economic, social and other barriers are provided with essential prevention and intervention services dedicated to child abuse prevention and family strengthening. To effectively prevent and treat child abuse, Home Start addresses the conditions that put children in risky or abusive situations – poverty, unsafe neighborhoods, lack of affordable housing and unemployment – while concurrently addressing individual self-sufficiency and emotional needs. Services are home and center-based and are provided free of charge.