January 2010

Called to Contribute

January 28, 2010

in Staff

Having worked here before in 2000-2001, I feel as if I was called back here by God. I feel so comfortable working here, I know I belong here to help these students in whatever way God gives me the knowledge to do. Everyone who works here has something good to contribute to these students. I am even amazed at the things that I have learned by listening to other staff speak.

Kathy A.

Honesty Helped the Most

January 20, 2010

in Alumni

The road which I am talking about would not have been in sight if not for The Family Foundation School. Before I came, I sought out what now seems like every form of self-sabotage. Drugs and alcohol just so happened to fall under this category. Overdose was not enough to stop, and misery only fueled the fire.

On April 26th 2007, I willingly came to FFS. One thing which stuck out to me from the start was the degree of happiness all around. Recovery for me did not start until months into my stay after I stopped lying to myself. I then realized the severity of my situation: life versus death. Once the doors of dishonesty were broken down, I was finally able to learn about myself. This, although a very painful process, has probably been what has helped me the most. Thank you John, Frank, Eric, and Chris for giving me the tools to break down the door.

I always thought that sobriety was like a fun-sucking leech. The friends that I have met at the Family School have taught me that this is not the case. Whether pulling pranks on Chris Barr in the dorm or watching Alex getting beat up by inanimate objects, I can honestly say that its been fun. Even ballet had its moments!

T. O.  Alumni, Dec. 2009

All the wonderful efforts

January 2, 2010

To Jeff Thanks Jeff for your update on these important issues which Sherry and I totally support…we feel so blessed that we discovered the Family Foundation School and appreciate all the wonderful efforts you and the dedicated staff do to assist young people who have lost their way…Again, our deep appreciation to all of you. [...]

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A Vision, A Dream, of Another Life

January 1, 2010

My dear staff of the Family Foundation School, Each of you has given of yourselves, not to my Anna only, but to children upon children – to give them a vision, a dream, of another life. You have given my daughter and our family something we alone could not. At first I resented this (the [...]

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