Annie and Eric Anderson began their foster parent journey thirteen years ago and since then they have made a huge impact on the lives of many children. Their story is one of love, heartbreak, growth and strength and shows how even the smallest of actions can make a huge difference in someones life.
After an argument spiraled out of control, Davis and Darlene were referred to our Intensive In-Home Services. With some help from Vicki, our ISS Specialist, Davis and Darlene began to work towards building healthier habits for themselves and their family.
Our team closely follows local, state, regional and federal safety recommendations to be able to continue providing critical services to children and families in this time of uncertainty. Now, more than ever, many in our community are facing food, child care, employment and transportation insecurities. Here are some of their stories — in their words — from the field.
Gabriela grew up in a very unstable home. During her teenage years, she was introduced to opioids, which led to harder drugs. When she discovered she was pregnant, she went into rehab. After her son was born, Gabriela worked with our intensive in-home services to learn parenting skills and put together a relapse prevention plan, which Gabriela says was a godsend.
Single but overwhelmed at the thought of dating again, Essence was in a bit of a rut and decided to give our ShowMe Healthy Relationships program a try. During the 5-week class, she learned a lot about herself, boundaries and what she was seeking. She also formed strong bonds with several classmates who have now become friends and travel mates.
