Since 1972, Home Start has provided services that "start in the homes" of families who "need help to get help." Using state-of-the-art home visiting strategies. Home Start promotes the safety and nurturing of children, develops their resiliency, strengthens their families, and works with numerous partners to create helpful communities. Today, Home Start works with over 5,000 low-income families a year providing comprehensive, customized, and family-centered services that stabilize families in crisis; prevent and treat child abuse, neglect, family violence, and other serious family issues; and increase family self-sufficiency.