Testimonials
With much appreciation to their Schools and Programs, parents and teens share the hope and encouragement they have gained by participating in their School’s Community. As you will see, Community offers a platform for the School and parents to work together in partnership.
Uplifting
There have been times that I have felt discouraged or troubled. Reviewing
comments from others has been uplifting and reaffirming for me.
~ Pam H. / parent
We’re Not Alone
While it is sad there are so many families in our situation, it is good to
see that we are not alone, and that we can hope and work for a better future.
~ Charles and Georgia N. / new parents
Hearing from Others
Reading other parent’s input really helps, not to mention the kid’s
stories too.
~ Phoebe S. / parent
Hopeful
I cannot tell you how wonderful I feel to see my daughter write and post such
heart-felt words. So for all you parents out there who are just starting your
journey. . . there is hope . . . lots of hope. Stay focused and keep on posting.
Community is the link to your child’s life.
~ Lisa S. / parent grad
Aftercare
I have benefited a tremendous amount and love the opportunity to share with
others about my experience.
~ Dustin A. / student grad
Inspiring
Our Community has been a powerful influence for me. When I was tempted to
give up, I would read the inspiring stories there and I could go on.
~ Kristie K. / parent grad
Pay It Forward
Just wanted to let you know about a note I received from a dear family member,
thanking me for recommending the Program to them. They’d called me last
year, desperate for help, knowing that we’d found a Program for our son
several years ago. They now write that their daughter has graduated and is
a different person, so happy with herself now and about to go on a mission
trip with her church. Just wanted to pass on this bit of happy news . . . once
again we have another changed life and once again, I am very thankful for this
Program.
~ June R. / parent grad
Opportunity to Share
Thank you for the most wonderful opportunity to share my experience with others.
~ Tammy C., parent
Assurance
We are ‘new’ parents with a son in the Program for only about
four weeks now. I was glad to read the humor piece someone posted on what some
of the kids say to scare the heck out of us so we will bring them home. As
I read them I was feeling pretty good because all we had received were two
letters filled with apologies and contrition. Then it came! The letter that
sends the shivers up your spine. Thankfully I got to ‘talk’ to
some ‘older’ parents from our Community who assured me not to worry
about a thing. What a help it is to connect with others who are like me.
~ Esther T. / parent
Being of Service
We love feeling part of our Community and feel that in some small way we are
giving back to a Program that helped us find our family.
~ Chris H. / parent grad
Revealing
Reading the postings on Community has opened a flood of emotions, but was
very helpful to me.
~ Nell O. / new parent
Family Unity
It has been very healing for me to write. I remain very hopeful, yet nervous,
as we progress to this next ‘phase’ of family unity.
~ Pat S. / parent
Gratitude
I just wanted to take this time to thank the Program staff for all the wonderful
work you are doing. Our son is currently serving in the US Navy and has graduated
from language school and awaiting permanent deployment. There will always be
a warm spot in my heart for all the kids, parents and staff that make this
Program work.
~ Greg E. / parent grad