Success Stories

At a time when most boys dream of sitting behind the wheel of a car for the first time, Jason was fighting an unimaginable war – a war with his past, a war with his present, and a war with his future.

When Jason was only 8 years old, he was removed from his home because of the addiction taking its toll on his family. For the next four years, he bounced from home to home, only to end up in the custody of the Department of Social Services. During that tumultuous time, Jason struggled with a lot of fear; he was afraid of never finding a home, and he was afraid of the emotions welling up inside him.

Jason acted out sexually. He desperately needed help. That’s when he entered a specialized service offered by Children’s Hope Alliance: Treatment for Sexualized Kids, or TASK for short.

The TASK program is designed specifically for youth like Jason – it helps identify the underlying mental health issues responsible for sexually problematic behavior. Once he started working with CHA staff, he was able to face the shame, guilt, and embarrassment he felt. He started managing his emotions and communicating effectively. He was finally able to confront a past that devastated him.

Today, Jason’s mental health needs have been met. He lives with his loving grandparents and is making consistent progress. He is successful in school, participates in athletics, and is an extremely hard worker. Jason has won the war – he defeated the stigma that attempted to define his life.