I come from a broken, small family that experienced poverty firsthand. I grew up without a father and with a mother who had a drug addiction and a criminal record. Because of that, my grandmother adopted me at the age of four. I developed attachment and trust issues, chronic depression and anxiety. In later years,…
Our children face too many obstacles in their journeys to be grownups. Hardships like bullying, thoughts and attempts of suicide, lack of self-esteem, homelessness, untreated medical and dental issues, and being hungry are challenges kids should not have to face. But thanks to Communities in Schools (CIS), our children don’t have to tackle their realities…
