The Story of Katie
Katie grew up in the mountains of North Carolina and at 15 years of age became pregnant. Katie’s child, Christy, was born in September and just two months later Christy was taken into the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) custody. Katie only had visits with Christy once a week for one hour. Unable to cope with her situation, she became depressed. Drinking alcohol and abusing drugs soon followed. Due to problems at home combined with the lack of resources in her home county, Katie was unable to find stable housing. Her answer to being homeless was to live in a tent near a river. Soon after Katie was taken into custody and brought to Florence Crittenton along with Christy.
Katie, now reunited with her daughter, has been living at Florence Crittenton for two years. In that time she has graduated from high school, enrolled and completed her first
year of college (now in her second year), and has secured employment. Katie saved her money and purchased a car. She is now a manager at her place of employment. Looking back on her journey Katie says “I wouldn’t be where I am today without Florence Crittenton.”
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