Success Stories

The Hope for Families Center

Brenda And Tessa

With hard work and the help of the team at The Hope for Families Center, Brenda and her daughter, Tessa, have come a long way. Recovering from addiction, without steady employment or housing, and struggling to co-parent effectively with Tessa’s father, Brenda was having a hard time building a life for herself or Tessa.

After completing rehab, Brenda brought her daughter to The Hope for Families Center, where they lived for three months while setting a foundation for a positive future. Brenda has developed a routine, gained fulltime employment, and found daycare for Tessa. She has applied for food support and Medicaid, and both are receiving proper medical care at Treasure Coast Community Health. She has created a budget, built some savings, and transitioned into her own housing.

Brenda has maintained her sobriety and attends monthly meetings for outpatient addiction treatment. Hope for Families staff members have helped her develop a healthy co-parenting relationship with Tessa’s dad. Tessa is enjoying martial arts classes, and the pair are becoming confident in the life they are forging together.