Merry (late) Christmas and Happy New Year! I wanted to send a note and an update on my son. I know he was a very trying teen while going through your program. We all shared in our fustrations with him together! He has now been home with us (his family) since May. We’ve had some minor bumps along the way but overall we’ve seen a night and day change in him. Our family moved in August and he has settled in well at school. His grades are great and he’s on track to graduate High School in June! I know you all put your hearts and souls into helping all the teens that come through your program without always finding out their outcome or getting any thanks for that matter! I feel this is a long over due Thank You from Me (Mom) for everything you’ve done to lead him in a positive direction. It truly takes a village (sometimes a large city) to raise a child and I am so very grateful for the infulence you allhave had on him and the other kids that go through your program. I know you all must have tiring days where you might thinks you arent getting through to the kids, but you all make a difference. Seeds are planted even if you don’t see those seeds grow. Your work is Appreciated! Thank you so much from the bottom of my Mama’s Heart….

Dear 206, Thank you for keeping me safe and healthy. You guys helped me beyond anything I could imagine. Thank you all. You all are close to my heart. From: Former Resident

Dear 204 Depot, Thank you for the great job you do. Everyone I have spoken to or have met has been great. I especially appreciate your tolerance when I was calling daily. I was dealing with our son being out of our care for the first time… While showing infinite patience while dealing with my sons challenging behavior you still remembered that he is a kid who enjoys a sneak of cake or brownies at night… You guys are doing a great job and were certainly an answer to our prayers. Sincerely, Resident’s Parent “P.S. Kudos to Fred for being so”

Hi,. My son recently spent 3 months with you before being (finally) sent on to a Residential Treatment Ctr. I was very impressed with your staff during his stay there. Please find enclosed a donation to your program. While you may feel free to use the money as you see fit, my hope is that you will use it in the following way. Your staff is your greatest attribute. I hope that this might help you to recruit, retain, provide continuing education, or in whatever manner might help you to keep and reach out to quality staff. This in turn helps to benefit all the boys who pass through your doors. I think you are doing great work and will continue to do so. Sincerely,  A Grateful Parent  

Dear Staff at 119 River St. I would just like to say how much of an amazing impact you have made on me and my life. I know I have not been the easyest kid to deal with! I know this for a fact! Being in this program for 3 months and seeing all these girls Learn and grow because of you amazing people. It’s the most amazing thing to watch. To also see myself learn and grow while being here and to have the help and support to make the big steps that I needed to make possible. I never would have been able to do it without you guys. The one thing I was scared of when going into residential was there not being a family aspect and no one who cared about me! But being there with you guys made me feel like I won the lottery, I could never ask for more. Thank you for what you do, every girl who walks thru that door is lucky to have all of you.

Dear Depot St Staff, We just want to say thanks – our son is doing well partly because of the care and encouragement you’ve given him. We will always be grateful for that. Yours is a difficult and challenging job, yet you manage to keep kids physically and emotionally safe at a time when they have little control over themselves or their lives. Keep up the good work and thanks again.”