Ciara’s Journey to Trust and Stability at Girlstown
Many children experience trauma as a result of abuse or neglect and being removed from their homes can even be traumatizing. Since 1958, Girlstown has been a home for girls in foster care who have are having difficulty coping with their past trauma. Ciara’s mother had a long history of abuse and neglect allegations and […]
From Foster Care to College and Beyond
Amal was 15 when she was placed in foster care, she was new to this country and did not speak English. She was away from anything familiar, and she was frightened but when she arrived at Guiding Harbor’s Girlstown residential program staff saw right away a glimmer in her eye. This glimmer was Amal recognizing […]
Amiri and Rowan Find Their Forever Home
Amiri and Rowan, two siblings who have faced significant challenges in their young lives, found themselves in the foster care system at an early age. Amiri, just one month old, and Rowan, born a year later, were placed in the care of their maternal grandparents, Alice and William Anderson, due to their parents’ struggle with […]
Jordan Builds His Future Through Guiding Harbor’s SIL Program
At the age of 15, Jordan entered foster care, finding support in the care of his maternal aunt, who provided him with the stability he needed. When he turned 18, Jordan wanted to join Guiding Harbor’s Supervised Independent Living (SIL) Program. This program is specifically designed to support young adults in developing essential independent living […]