“I’m just looking around the table and all of these people who are here to help my son, and me, and I feel like I’m not alone anymore.”

“There was no judgment at all. It can be very intimidating to let someone in your house to see all of your flaws. She [family specialist] loved us for who we are. She met us where we were.”

“As a mom, I feel so much more confident because I’ve had somebody in the trenches with me… alongside me.”

“I just enjoyed it so much. There was so much love, and the teachers were so patient, so respectful, and so encouraging. It is hard to try and find people to encourage you in life. Sometimes you feel all by yourself, not knowing that there are people that love you and care about you. Strengthening Families truly blessed my soul.”

“I had support in people I knew who cared about me and that just gave me an extra boost of motivation. It was just the motivation and the people caring.  I think that’s what really set it off.”

“At Thornwell, kids from hard places have a chance to just be kids again.”