HomeStart is committed to creating vibrant, healthy communities in Northern Illinois by connecting people and families to beneficial, affordable housing resources and by leading community-based solutions to local challenges. At HomeStart, we strive to create choice in housing, community in neighborhoods, and financially empowered clients throughout Northern Illinois. With offices in Freeport and Rockford, we serve a 10-county region in Northern Illinois. HomeStart’s housing counseling services are focused on helping people achieve successful, sustainable homeownership. We do that through both one-on-one counseling sessions and group education. Whether it’s helping a family to buy their first home, or helping a family save their home from foreclosure, HomeStart is there for the people we serve. We know home ownership and foreclosure issues can be overwhelming. HomeStart can help you find the answers to your questions, and the solutions to your problems.