Success Stories

LeAnn’s teacher first noticed the bruising on her arms when she leaned over to pick up her pencil off the floor. She thought it was strange and wondered if anyone could get that type of injury by falling down or bumping into something. Then she started thinking about the fact that LeAnn never seemed to wear clean clothes, frequently had messy hair, and sometimes didn’t smell very nice. That’s when she decided to make a report to social services.

LeAnn’s mother wasn’t surprised by the visit from the social worker. After all, trying to hold down a job and manage 6 kids wasn’t easy. She didn’t know how to keep them on a schedule or offer any type of structure. Fortunately for the family of seven, they qualified for Children’s Hope Alliance’s Intensive In-Home Services. The team stepped in to help LeAnn’s mother to have clear expectations for the children, creating chore charts and routines for the morning and evening. Over time, the structure brought a sense of peace to the home.

At 12, LeAnn was the oldest sibling, and she was grateful she didn’t have to try to keep things in order at home anymore. Instead, she is able to focus on things she loves – drawing, painting, and just being a kid.