It goes without saying that being a parent is not for the faint of heart. Juggling every day stresses coupled with the responsibility of raising the “perfect” child is enough to make even the steadiest person a bit frazzled. But, we must remember that as parents, we have the power to instill lasting qualities in our children from a young age.

Every young person I’ve been a Special Friend to over the years has had a unique story. Three I will forever hold close to my heart are Nancy*, Jolena* and Destiny*.

#GivingTuesday is a movement that inspires giving back in contrast to Black Friday and Cyber Monday that promote consumption of all things holiday related. It is often referred to as the opening day of the holiday giving season.

It is an amazing feeling to be able to help families find their new ‘normal’ and help them get them on a path towards healing. Child abuse and neglect don’t just affect the child; it affects entire families. That’s why employees like Mary are so valuable to our team.