Ashley is a mom to 3 adorable, yet ornery, young boys, 1 teenage girl, and 1 teenage boy. Ashley loves her kids more than anything, and advocates for their safety and wellbeing. Her advocacy for her kids is helped her work hard to have DCF jurisdiction completely terminated on all 5 of her kiddos! She also received promotions at work during this process. She’s pretty radical!

Chad is one of the hardest working people you’ll meet. He’s determined to better himself and build a stable, healthy future. No matter what obstacles have come his way, Chad has never given up. He’s proof that steady effort and resilience can lead to real change. He’s pretty radical!

Chasity has created lots of radical change in her life. She is passionate about creating a safer and healthier home for her and her 2 teenage girls, and by being the best mom and role model for them possible. Chasity’s #1 priority is her family!

Hannah has worked hard to provide a safe and stable home for her sweet son, who is her world. She has obtained stable employment and is making strides to continue to grow in her emotional health, to set a good example for her son. She’s one radical mama!

Jaree is a hard-working single mom to two amazing and ornery teenage boys, a feisty, firecracker toddler daughter, and a sweet baby girl. She works full time and graduated from ESU with her Bachelor’s degree in December 2022! Jaree is doing something radical for her family by building a consistent community of safe and caring people to wrap around them. She is also a new homeowner!

Jessica continues to make major strides towards a radical, new life. She has begun working on GED classes and is looking forward to opening her own photography business. She and her son will move into their own house later this year. She is continuing to do the hard work of building a radically new life for herself and her children.

Kris is an awesome advocate for mental health. He is constantly seeking to improve his own mental health, not just for himself but for his sons as well. He is willing to work hard to make radical changes for his family. We need more dads like Kris!

Maurice is a proud dad to three amazing kids, and he loves them more than anything. He’s hardworking and committed to his growth, including planning to graduate from drug court. Maurice is focused, determined, and dedicated to becoming the best version of himself for his family.

Rachel is a proud mom of three daughters and a true example of perseverance. A hard worker with a determined spirit, she doesn’t let trials or adversity knock her down. Rachel lights up every room she walks into and is always willing to lend a hand to help others.

Selena is a hardworking mom of three who is committed to her children and their future. Through determination and persistence, she was able to have her three kids returned from DCF custody. She continues to work hard to break generational cycles, and create a safer, stronger foundation for their future.

There is the saying “healed people heal people”, which is what Vicki’s life is! She is constantly looking for ways to help, love, and support those around her and has been quick to give back to our program by stepping up as a leader. She also is such an advocate for her son navigating the IEP process at school.

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