I came to Cedar 3 years ago a mess. Looking for safety. I was able to get into the canyon creek crisis center while I proceeded with divorce and protective order cases. I am a single mom of four daughter\’s I was homeless, unemployed and lost. At the time I had my two babies with me both under the age of two. My two oldest was with family. I am a recovering addict at the time was just under 5 years clean. My self esteem was beat down. I was horrified of people suffering high levels of anxiety and PTSD. The family support center is my saving grace. Angels upon earth. I do not have family here to help with my children. The family support center assisted me with my girls while I went to therapy, looked for employment, housing, and attended 12 step meetings. I now have an amazing full time job, 8 years clean,bought my own home, all four daughters with me full time. This being said a mom of four girls and what we have had to overcome has been hard. The family support center supported my family with two different parenting/ family education courses which we completed. Allowing us to re establish bonds and find new ways of living from the harsh ways of the past. The in homes have been a huge blessing they work wi th my girls on goals in our home so they are not always away from home after being in day care all day. My oldest was assaulted and they gave us emotional support and allowed us time to have one on one bonding and healing time. Allowed me time to have dates with my girls. Also support us by allowing me to be of service in 12 step recovery by taking meeting into the jail and doing step work with sponsees. The ripple effect is huge. The parent advocates I\’ve had and care givers have became my dear friends many tears I\’ve cried with them. Always getting the support I needed. I did not feel good enough as a mom like I was going to cave to overwhelmed doing this alone. They cheered me on. And now even with my current new healthy relationship we both sit with the advocate and ask questions about our children and blending 7 children. Miracles, Hope, Encouragement and so much more. I am deeply and profoundly grateful!!! A grateful mother xo