Our Youth's Story
The children and youth at Place of Hope have experienced tragedies of abuse and...
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Success Stories
Success Stories
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Travis & Michelle's Story
Last Fall Travis and Michelle were in the process of adopting the child who was placed with...
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Luke & Jenny's Story
Luke, Jenny and their two daughters, Ellie and Kira, began their fostering journey with Place...
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Will's Story
Growing up, Will and his brother were forced to live in motels and bounced from one...
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Tiffany's Story
Tiffany came into the care of Joann’s Cottage at twenty-two years old. She...
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Rasool's Story
Rasool was born in Iraq where he lived until he was nine years old. His family...
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Kerri's Story
At a very young age Kerri’s dad passed away and her mother fell into a life...
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Dorson's Story
After his mom lost her job, Dorson was living on the streets. Trying to stay...
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Ryan's Story
At the age of 18, Ryan became homeless. Forced to leave their home, he and his...
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Mariah's Story
Neglected by her mom, Mariah was adopted by her grandmother at age three and lived with her...
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Josh's Story
Josh would describe himself as talkative, curious about the world around him, and an...
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Charity's Story
"When I was 14 years old I thought I had found love. He showed me all the attention I...
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Mario's Story
"Before I arrived at Place of Hope I was frequently moved from foster home to foster home....
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Rose's Story
"My Name is Rose Jean Phillippe and I was once a foster child at Place of Hope. While there,...
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Del’Monte's Story
At the age of 19, Del’Monte had aged out of a local group home and was trying to make it on...
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Robbie & Shawn's Story
"My brother Shawn and I bounced around from home to home until we were taken in by Place of...
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Gychnayder's Story
As a young boy, Gychnayder (“G”) came to the United States from Haiti to live with his...
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Tranard's Story
"My younger brother and I were removed from our home when I was eight years old. For several...
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Mike's Story
"I came to live at Place of Hope when I was 12 years old. It was hard for me, to be taken out...
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Nate's Story
"I came to Place of Hope with my older brother and younger sister, when I was in third grade. I...
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Jeannie's Story
Jeannie was kicked out of her house when she was eighteen years old. She was pregnant and...
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Mira's Story
"Everyone calls me Mira. I am a 17 year old girl and have been at Place of Hope for two and a...
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Monique's Story
When Monique was 18 years old, she found herself pregnant without any family support. With...
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Katie's Story
Katie is a 12 year girl who came to Place of Hope due to neglect and substance abuse. This is...
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Mick's Story
Mick was born to a teen mother and came into care because his mother tried to severely hurt him...
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Wesley's Story
Growing up, Wesley never knew his father. When he was 15 years old, Wesley and his brother were...
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Dawn's Story
"My name is Dawn, and this is my story…I left my home when I was 21 years old. I wasn't sure...
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