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Outraged by her granddaughter’s behavior, Aubrey’s grandmother withdrew her from school and refused to let her return – even after Henley was born. The goal of home visitation program is to provide parents with education and support that leads to the prevention of child abuse and neglect; support and encourage care that promotes positive brain development in children; and improve school readiness in children. To be eligible for participation in the home visiting program, a family must: * Have a child less than three years of age in the home * Have a household income below 185% of the poverty line * A family whose child is in the custody of Children’s Division with an active plan for custody of the child to be returned to the family

Shawn is growing up surrounded by crime, violence and poverty. His mom works two jobs to pay rent, utilities, and very few extras

Baby Mariah knows what it is to be loved. Her parents, Samantha and Drew shower her with affection and are committed to giving her a safe and stable childhood

After assessing her needs, Cecelia’s LFCS caseworker suggested she attend the monthly support group for young moms. Fortunately, LFCS was able to provide additional support to Cecilia through counseling services that directly addressed Cecelia’s detachment and post-partum depression. She continued to attend the support group for new moms which helped her understand she was not alone and that many of the challenges she was facing were normal in the baby If you’d like to help create safe and stable home environments for families, like Cecelia’s, make a gift to LFCS today.