Families Matter: And, they always come first

By Family Coach Frenchie Pulluaim

 

Mrs. L. C.’s family is one whose struggles made a successful exit from the program appear quite impossible.  But, one of the best things about our program is that we provide wrap around services that allow families to be successful against all odds.

 

Mom was in need of family counseling as well as assistance getting the correct services for her school age children. 

 

This may seem like something simple, but, believe me, it is not. 

 

Mrs. C. even lost good employment opportunities due to her son’s suspensions from school and the overwhelming number of meetings needed to address his behavior. 

 

Although there was an IEP (individual education plan), it was doing little to assist the child or the family.  Ryan, our Children’s Program Director, was able to get her son what he needs to be successful in school by stepping in to advocate for him, and creating some resources and services that helped the whole family. 

 

Our staff became the family and support that Mrs. C. needed to get motivated and back on track. Today, this thankful and happy family has a permanent place in a three bedroom home. 

 

Community LINC recognizes that families truly are unique, sometimes unpredictable, and always worthy of all the assistance we can give them.