



By: Maricela Rios-Faust, Chief Executive Officer As we enter the season of gratitude, we at Human Options take a moment to reflect on the incredible support we receive from this

Mariah was once full of life and joy—a mother of two, embracing every moment as a mother with excitement. But everything changed when she entered an abusive relationship. What began

Vanessa’s story begins like many others: from the outside, her life appears perfectly normal. She lived with her husband and three daughters, maintaining the façade of a happy family. But

By Arezoo Shahbazi Roa, MSW, Prevention & Community Education Director As the director of our prevention and community education efforts, I am deeply invested in the stories that come through



Meredith, an assistant for the County of Orange, always dreamed of a better life for herself and her three daughters. In 2018, she and her partner purchased a home together,

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re excited to feature an inspiring interview with Soledad Contreras, dedicated Children’s Activity Leader at Human Options. With a deep understanding of the vulnerabilities